General Show Information
2019 SHOW HIGHLIGHTS
VENUE
GESS Dubai 2021 will take place at the Dubai World Trade Centre, which is easily accessible from both Sheikh Zayed Road and Al Khail Road. DWTC is centrally located and is widely regarded as a 1st class business to business venue, with all the facilities required for a top trade event in one exhibition hall.
OPENING TIMES
Event Dates: 14 - 16 November 2021
Visiting Hours:
Sunday 14th November: 10:00 - 18:00
Monday 15th November: 10:00 - 18:00
Tuesday 16th November: 10:00 - 17:00
How to get there
Taxi
Taxis are very affordable in Dubai and are available from your hotel or can be hailed on the road. Please note that demand for taxis in Dubai can be high and at peak times such as the end of the show there can be a long wait for taxis. We do our best to get as many taxis on site as possible but taxi supply is unfortunately beyond our control.
Metro
Dubai's Metro system covers many key locations - the nearest stop to the show site is Dubai World Trade Centre Metro Station.
Private Car
Driving in Dubai is fairly straight forward with plenty of signs directing drivers to Dubai World Trade Centre. There is some free parking available at the site; in addition there is a multi storey car park which is charged by the hour.
Driving Directions
From the Airport: A 10 minute drive from the Dubai International Airport, Dubai World Trade Centre is at the heart of Dubai's Business District. Conveniently located along the arterial Sheikh Zayed Road.
HIGHLIGHTS OF DUBAI
For all highlights of traveling to Dubai please go to the Visit Dubai website, you can access the website by clicking here.
VISA & ENTRY INFORMATION
For detailed information on visa requirements please click here
The kind of visa you need to enter the UAE depends on several factors such as your nationality, the purpose of your planned visit and its duration. Currently, citizens of 48 countries apart from the GCC nations can get visa on arrival.
Citizens of the following countries do not require advance visa arrangements to enter the UAE and can obtain a visa upon arrival for 90 days:
- France, Iceland, Italy, Norway, Holland, Germany, Sweden, Austria, Finland, Liechtenstein
- Belgium, Greece, Luxembourg, Poland, Switzerland
- Estonia, Portugal, Malta, Spain, Cyprus
- Denmark, Croatia, Slovenia, Romania, Slovakia
- Bulgaria, Czech Republic, Hungary, Lithuania, Latvia
Please note:
- Citizens of the countries listed above can obtain a visa upon arrival for 90 days from the date of entry with their normal passports.
- It is not possible to extend this visa.
- Passports should be normal and valid for more than six months.
- The visa holder can use the 90-day visa upon arrival to be consumed within 180 days from first entry.
Citizens of the following countries do not require advance visa arrangements to enter the UAE and can obtain a visa upon arrival for 30 days with a 10-day grace period:
- Andorra, China, Malaysia, Singapore
- Australia, Hong Kong, Monaco, South Korea
- Brunei, Ireland, New Zealand, The Vatican
- Canada, Japan, San Marino, United States
- United Kingdom, Russia
Please note:
- Citizens of the countries listed above can obtain a visa upon arrival for 30 days from the date of entry with their normal passports.
- The visa is extendable and the total validity, if extended, would be 60 days from the date of entry.
- Passports should be normal and valid for more than six months.
- This visa is considered a multi-entry visa, which allows the visa holder to consume the 30-day visa validity regardless of whether the visa holder is inside or outside the UAE. Any number of days the visa holder stays outside the UAE would be calculated from the 40-day validity of the visa.
Local knowledge
Make sure you know the difference between success and failure for international companies looking to work in a new region. Educate your team on the local customs and knowledge for the Middle East.
- More info [1]
Visitor FAQ's
We have put together some of our frequently asked visitor questions, take a look to learn more about the event.
- More info [2]
Exhibitor Zone
Within your exhibitor zone you will have access to the exhibitor manual, approved contractors and answers to frequently asked questions.
- Exhibitor Zone [3]