Logistic Arrangements

Before travelling to UAE, please make sure you are aware of the below conditions:

Your passport should be valid for a minimum period of 6 months

• An eye scan or a facial recognition will be taken at the Immigration desk in the airport
• Only normal passports can be used (i.e. no Diplomatic Passports)
• Visa on Arrival

If you are from the 82 countries listed below, you do not need to apply for a visa before you travel to the UAE. Simply disembark your flight at UAE International airports and proceed to immigration, where your passport will be stamped with visit visa free of charge.

Other Countries Pre-arranged Visas

Should you hold a passport not included in the 82 countries listed, you will require a pre-arranged visa to enter the United Arab Emirates. Getting your visa will take approximately one week and the fee may vary depending on the country of origin. 

For more information on visa requirements and application procedure, you may refer to the link here: 

Check if you need a visa to enter the UAE | The Official Portal of the UAE Government

Airport-hotel-airport transportation will be provided to all delegates by the host country during the event dates.

Transfers from the official hotels to the venue and to the locations where the activities scheduled in the official agenda will also be available.

International Airport

Airport transfers will be available at Zayed International Airport and Dubai International Airport.

1. Zayed International Airport (formerly Abu Dhabi International Airport)

Airport website - https://www.zayedinternationalairport.ae/en/

Add:Serves as a global gateway with over 30 airlines flying to and from approximately 120 destinations across 56 countries.

ADNEC Center is 90 minutes from Dubai International Airport by taxi or car

TAXI
ADNEC Center is 15 minutes away from Zayed International Airport. Taxi pick up areas are signposted in the arrival halls.

2. Dubai International Airport

Airport website - https://dubaiairports.ae/

Add: one of the busiest airports in the world, services more than 90 million passengers annually. Over 140 airlines operate and cover 270 destinations around the world

TAXI
Journey to Abu Dhabi by taxi is approximately 90minutes.

• Currency and banks : Local currency is UAE Dirham (AED). Major credit cards are widely accepted. Currency exchange available at the arrival zone
• Weather : Abu Dhabi is a destination with almost year round sunshine, little rainfall and near-perfect winter temperatures. Lightweight summer clothing is suitable for most of the year, but something slightly warmer may be needed for the winter months.
• Culture : Although the attitude towards clothing style is fairly liberal throughout the UAE, a healthy amount of respect for local customs should be considered, especially when shopping or sightseeing. Showing respect for local customs is recommended, especially when shopping or sightseeing. Ask permission before photographing people
• Power :Standard voltage, 220 V; standard frequency, 50 Hz
• Timezone : Four hours ahead of UTC (Coordinated Universal Time, formerly known as GMT). There is no daylight saving
• Timezone : Abu Dhabi is a multicultural city, with residents speaking a vast variety of world languages. The UAE’s official language is Arabic but English is also widely spoken and understood.