Dubai has established a strong international reputation as a vibrant and diverse destination with a quality hospitality offering, first-class infrastructure and a range of headline grabbing attractions. While the city is well known for luxury, it also offers great value for those travelling on a budget. The emirate’s infrastructure is such that doing business in, and from the city is easy. Transport is expedited by Dubai International Airport (DXB), one of the busiest in the world in terms of international traffic that is served by over 145 airlines flying to 260 destinations across six continents. In addition, Dubai’s second international airport, Al Maktoum International at Dubai World Central (DWC), opened in October 2013 and is set to increase the emirate’s global accessibility even further.

Within the city itself, transport options abound. These include the Gulf region’s first-ever metro system, as well as well-priced taxis, water taxis, buses, chauffeured cars and the soon to be launched tram network. In terms of accommodation, there are currently over 89,000 hotel rooms in stock ranging from seven-star luxury to pocket-friendly mid-ranged options. Estimates show that 15,000-25,000 hotel rooms will be added to the market by 2016, increasing the options available to international visitors.

For business events, Dubai’s many hotels also offer a plethora of flexible facilities – whether that’s simply a meeting room for 10 people or a convention for tens of thousands. And of course, this is all supported with the expansive facilities offered at the Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC) – the host for over 50 per cent of all exhibitions in the Middle East region.

Backed up by a professional service and a ‘can do’ attitude, business event organisers appreciate the opportunities on offer in the city, which goes some way to explaining why Dubai has been named among the top three most vibrant cities in the world in the latest City Momentum Index released by the realtor, Jones Lang LaSalle in January 2014.

Dubai is one of the world’s safest and fastest growing tourist destinations. For incentive delegates it offers an array of truly memorable experiences, with itineraries that can capture the essence of Arabia with desert safaris, dune bashing, falconry and camel riding; while adrenaline junkies can go sky-diving over Palm Jumeirah, dive with sharks at the Dubai Aquarium or go skiing at the world’s largest indoor snow park. VIP groups, on the other hand, can take a seaplane or helicopter ride over the city and indulge in afternoon tea at the Burj Al Arab. The possibilities in Dubai are endless – where else can you wrap up your meetings and spend time at the beach, snow skiing or testing your limits in a 4×4 while dune bashing in the desert?

For more information and enquiries, please contact Dubai Business Events – the official Convention Bureau and a division of the Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing.

P.O . Box 594

Dubai UAE

Telephone: 00914 2821111

Fax: 00914 2821131

Email: askdbe@dubaitourism.ae

Contact:www.dcb.ae