General Information:
MEETING VENUE
Dubai World Trade Centre
Sheikh Zayed Road, Dubai, UAE
Tel: +971 4 3321000
Fax: +971 4 3312173
Website: www.dicec.ae
DATES
Monday, February 04– Wednesday, Thursday 07, 2008
Special Air Fares from Emirates Airlines:
Emirates Airlines is pleased to offer special fares for the
conference. To avail discounted rates please quote ICD-E/DXB/41/07
while contacting your local Emirates Office.
LANGUAGE
The Conference will take place in English and no
simultaneous translation will be provided.
CLIMATE
Dubai has a mild climate in February and temperatures range
between 10°C- 20°C.
Rainfall is possible.
BADGES
All participants, accompanying persons and exhibitors are
kindly requested to wear their badges during the conference
in order to be admitted to the venue and other scheduled activities.
BANKING AND EXCHANGE
The official currency in Dubai is Dirhams (AED/Dhs).
Banking hours are Sunday to Thursday 08:00 - 14:00. Weekends
and all afternoons closed.
Automated cash dispensers are located outside every bank and
other areas and cash can be withdrawn 24 hours a day.
Foreign currency may be changed at banks, hotels, airports
and in exchange offices.
All major credit cards are accepted in most hotels, restaurants
and shops.
LIABILITY AND INSURANCE
The organizers are not liable for any injury or damage involving
persons and property during the conference. Participants are
advised to take out their own personal travel and health insurance
for their trip.
VISA REQUIREMENTS
Participants are requested to check with the Dubai Consulate
in their home country or with their travel agency for visa
requirements. It is the responsibility of the participant
to obtain a visa if required.
VISA ON ARRIVAL
Travel to Dubai is now very easy with the introduction of
a VISA ON ARRIVAL facility for 33 nationalities:
- Andorra
- Australia
- Austria
- Belgium
- Brunei
- Canada
- Denmark
- Finland
- France
- Germany
- Greece
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- Hong Kong
- Iceland
- Ireland
- Italy
- Japan
- Liechtenstein
- Luxembourg
- Malaysia
- Monaco
- Netherlands
- New Zealand
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- Norway
- Portugal
- San Marino
- Singapore
- South Korea
- Spain
- Sweden
- Switzerland
- United Kingdom
- United States
of America
- Vatican
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The visa will be stamped directly in a passport at the port
of entry and will be valid for 60 days.
GCC residents can also visit Dubai without applying in advance
for a visa.
For all other citizens the following applies:
A visa must be obtained prior to arrival in the UAE.
If you need any further help regarding your Visa please contact:
icddd@dwtc.com or info@icddd.com
ON ARRIVAL
On arrival at the airport, visitors who have applied
for a visa should collect the original visa permit at the specially
designated desks located at the end of the Arrivals Tunnel before
taking the escalators to the passport control desks.
TRANSPORTATION IN THE CITY
Dubai offers an efficient and modern public transportsystem
consisting of buses and taxis.
BUS:
There are scheduled buses available at bus stations which are
conveniently located all over Dubai.
Airport
Information and Travel to DUBAI:
Located 5 km southeast from the city, Dubai International Airport
is a 15-minute drive from the Dubai International Convention
and Exhibition Centre.
TAXIS:
Taxis are available outside the arrival gate.
The journey to the city centre takes approximately 20 minutes
depending on the traffic and costs approximately AED 40.
EXHIBITION:
A commercial exhibition will take place within the
framework of the Conference.
SPONSORSHIP
& EXHIBITION SALES & LIAISON:
Contact: exhibition@icddd.com
ORGANISING SECRETARIAT:
Contact: info@icddd.com
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