DUBAI. A REMARKABLE BUSINESS EVENTS DESTINATION DUBAI BUSINESS EVENTS

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1 DUBAI. A REMARKABLE BUSINESS EVENTS DESTINATION DUBAI BUSINESS EVENTS

2 Greetings from Dubai Business Events - A Division of the Dubai Corporation for Tourism and Commerce Marketing. Dubai as a city is evolving at a remarkable pace, and our business tourism and leisure offerings are growing exponentially with the building of new attractions, hotels and meeting venues. Our city is one where you can experience the wonders of the Middle East as well as legendary Arabic hospitality in a secure environment that boasts first-class infrastructure. The emirate is also the region s undisputed leader in business events, hosting over 50 percent of the Middle East s trade focused events, conferences and congresses. Dubai is perfectly located between the East and West - with one-third of the world s population living within a fourhour flight, and two-thirds, within an eight-hour flight. It is also home to a diverse population comprising over 200 nationalities. It is a vibrant and dynamic city where ideas exchange as freely as commerce. Within the city itself, transport options abound. These include the region s firstever metro system and the recently launched Dubai Tram network, as well as well-priced taxis, water taxis, buses and chauffeured cars. In terms of accommodation, more mid-market hotels are being built in the city to complement the high-end luxury offer to provide visitors with worldclass standards in all categories. In short, Dubai is a marvellous and welcoming city, and we hope you will visit us in the near future. Where else can you wrap up your meeting or incentive programme and spend time at the beach, go snow skiing or test your limits in a 4x4 while dune bashing in the desert? Hamad Bin Mejren Senior Vice President Dubai Business Events

3 DUBAI BUSINESS EVENTS ABOUT DUBAI BUSINESS EVENTS Dubai Business Events is the official convention bureau of Dubai and a division of the Dubai Corporation for Tourism and Commerce Marketing. Our main objective is to develop and increase Dubai s share of the international business events market in order to grow economic development, jobs and knowledge creation in the emirate. Our team of 20 professionals across offices in Dubai, London, New York, Sao Paulo, Beijing and Shanghai offer free and impartial guidance and support to international business event organisers in planning meetings, incentives, conferences and exhibitions in Dubai. As a member of the BestCities Global Alliance, we are committed to deliver the world s best service experience for organisers of international business events. AL SAfEER CONGRESS AMBASSADORS PROGRAMME Dubai Business Events runs an Ambassador Programme called Al Safeer - which means ambassador in Arabic. The Ambassadors Programme encompasses more than 150 well-connected professionals from associations, government institutions and businesses in the emirate who support Dubai Business Events when bidding for international business events. The ambassadors can help connect international organisations to their peers and other relevant stakeholders in Dubai. The Programme was set up five years ago and has been very successful in attracting a number of high-profile international meetings and congresses to Dubai.

4 SERVICES FROM DUBAI BUSINESS EVENTS Help you select locations, products and services Plan itineraries for your events Guide you to the best restaurants and shopping destinations Direct you to the right PCO and DMC Assist you in the bidding process Assist you in providing proposals from hotels and venues Host you for a site inspection Assist you in building event attendance Connect you to the right government contacts

5 WHY DUBAI? Dubai offers something for every type of business event, from world-class comfort to dynamic and prosperous business opportunities. Located on the Arabian Peninsula, Dubai is the natural meeting place at the crossroads of Europe, Asia and Africa, and a global hub for trade, commerce, knowledge exchange and innovation. Dubai dared to dream and the results of its realised vision are clear to see. In the blink of an eye, the city has transformed itself into a buzzing international metropolis. Today, Dubai embraces people from over 200 different nationalities who live and work in Dubai, calling it home. Dubai combines rich Arabic culture with excellent infrastructure, an international outlook and liberal government policies. Here are 10 reasons why Dubai is the ideal location for any business event. EASY TO GET TO Dubai s central location makes it one of the busiest travel hubs in the world. Dubai International Airport is ranked first in the world for international passenger traffic with over 7,000 weekly flights. The airport is operated by 125 airlines that connect to over 260 destinations across the globe. Dubai s new airport, Al Maktoum International Airport, will have the capacity to handle 160 million passengers when it s fully operational. Emirates Airline is Dubai s flag carrier, with flights to and from over 147 destinations worldwide. Since launching in 2009, flydubai has become the world s fastest start-up airline, flying to more than 65 destinations across the GCC, Asia, Africa, India and parts of Europe. WORLD-CLASS INfRASTRUCTURE Who ever imagined a small Arab village would become the powerhouse it is today? Dubai boasts a world-class infrastructure. Well-maintained roads, excellent public transport and connectivity, including the state-of-theart Dubai Metro are just some of the services you can expect here. Dubai also has modern medical facilities and emergency hospital services. HOTELS for ALL NEEDS AND BUDGETS Dubai has a diverse range of premium, standard and budget hotels offering services that cater to all needs and budgets. There are currently more than 625 hotels with more than 93,000 rooms. Current estimates show that in the range of 15,000-20,000 more rooms are expected by the end of STATE-Of-THE-ART VENUES Dubai has a plethora of flexible business event facilities, from a meeting room for 10 people to a convention for thousands. Dubai International Convention and Exhibition Centre (DICEC) has 100,000+ square metres of exhibition and meeting space and is only a 10-minute drive or a Metro Red line ride from the airport. In addition, an array of hotels in Dubai offer high quality and sizeable meeting space.

6 ABUNDANCE Of BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES Thanks to Dubai s ideal location, excellent connectivity and extensive business services, Dubai has become a centre of trade and commerce for the entire Middle East. Our government is pro-business, with the most transparent business regulations in the region, and provides tax-free zones, first-class physical infrastructure and access to an experienced and skilled labour force. With the newly established Dubai Association Centre, the emirate now has a platform that lets international associations easily setup an office or representation in Dubai to tap into the vast growth opportunities for associations in the region. A GROWING KNOWLEDGE HUB Dubai is a growing knowledge hub with a significant number of universities and research centres committed to paving the way for technological and scientific advancements. Dubai has established prospering communities to share knowledge and the exchange of ideas, including Dubai Biotechnology and Research Park, Dubai Media City, Dubai Internet City and Dubai Healthcare City. SAfE AND SECURE for ALL Dubai has a politically stable environment and is a safe city for citizens, residents and visitors alike. According to Interpol, Dubai is one of the safest cities in the world in terms of crimes and health, making it a reassuring ground for all delegates. Business event delegates also have access to state-of-the-art health facilities and paramedics in hotels. RICH ON ADVENTURES AND ExPERIENCES Adrenaline-pumping desert safaris, luxurious spa breaks, sumptuous meals, relaxing dhow cruises, highoctane skydives and exhilarating water park rides just some of the unique experiences Dubai offers its guests. And you ll find that our city is one of contrasts and our people are a melting pot of cultures. The contrast of old and new provides a cultural experience deeply rooted in Arabic tradition, set in a modern environment. RESTAURANTS AND ENTERTAINMENT TO SUIT ANY TASTE From Arabic to Asian, French to Mexican and everything in between, Dubai offers food lovers a tantalizing array of mouth-watering options to treat your taste buds. And the city is known for its vibrant nightlife and entertainment scene, where you can relax at blissful beach clubs or watch the world s most exciting horse race. ExPERIENCED INDUSTRY SUPPORT The business events community in Dubai is one of the most experienced, dedicated and service minded in the world. In Dubai, the strong teamwork between industry and government partners will ensure your success.

7 Did you know? Dubai ranked world s 7th most influential city in the world Dubai International Airport is the world s #1 airport for international passengers 11.6 million tourists came to Dubai in 2014 Dubai is the 5th most visited city in the world 3rd Dubai was ranked the most dynamic city in the world in 2014 Dubai was named as one of the top 20 safest cities in the world in 2014 Dubai aims to welcome 20 million visitors a year by 2020 Dubai is the premier MICE destination in the Middle East One of the fastest growing tourism sectors in the world; increasing 11 percent annually over the last 15 years Two-thirds of the world s population lives within an eight-hour flight time to Dubai Dubai was ranked fourth for the lowest crime rate in 2014 Dubai government has a database of 23,000 volunteers Dubai Airports aims to cater to a passenger capacity of 120 million by 2020 Jebel Ali Port is the world s largest man made seaport The Dubai GDP was USD 88.6 billion in 2014 There are 22 public and private hospitals in Dubai and 68 ambulance stations and medical clinics here Hosts up to 56 percent of all international retail brands Dubai is a member of the world s first convention bureau partnership - BestCities Global Alliance Dubai is home to more than 200 different nationalities

8 PLANNING AN INCENTIVE IN DUBAI? Thinking of rewarding your top clients, delegates or employees or creating a team-building package? Think Dubai. Dubai offers an incredible variety of world-class attractions for everyone from adrenaline junkies and culture buffs to foodies, shopaholics and art aficionados whilst giving them a true taste of Dubai s remarkable hospitality. The essence of Arabia can be captured with dune bashing, desert safaris, falconry and camel riding. For the more adventurous, Skydive Dubai, Ski Dubai and Seawings will provide your clients or employees with an electrifying trip they will never forget. In addition, Dubai is an oasis of excellent golf courses and exclusive spas. Your best and brightest will come back to you refreshed and ready to work.

9 LET US HELP YOU find YOUR PROfESSIONAL ORGANIzER Dubai Business Events partner with a number of reputed Professional Congress Organizers (PCOs) and Destination Management Companies (DMCs) that offer a wide range of high-quality support services personalized to every event s specific needs. PROfESSIONAL CONGRESS ORGANIzERS The PCOs working in Dubai offer a wide range of support services personalized to every event s specific needs. Dubai-based PCOs can be relied on to seek professional accommodation organization for delegates, interesting and entertaining social activities in Dubai, outsource event coordination completely, in addition to a range of other services. Our Dubai-based PCOs can be relied on to seek full conference management services, including conference design, programme development, site and venue selection and booking, abstract handling, delegate registration and accommodation etc. The DMCs in Dubai offer event organizers extensive local knowledge, expertise and resources to plan and organize events, including delegate accommodation, local transportation, dinners, activities, tours and programme logistics. Let Dubai Business Events help connect you to the right professional partner in Dubai. DESTINATION MANAGEMENT COMPANIES Dubai s DMCs professional services provide events organizers extensive local knowledge, expertise and resources to plan and organize events, activities, tours, transportation and programme logistics, depending upon requirements. DMCs provide ground service based on firsthand local knowledge.

10 UPCOMING EVENTS MAY: Jeunesse Global Incentive Group MARCH: Women s Economic Forum AUGUST: World Chinese Insurance Conference JULY: International Society of Blood Transfusion MAY: World Free Zones Annual Congress february: Global Leadership Conference SEPTEMBER: World Meeting of the International Society for Sexual Medicine SEPTEMBER: Society of Petroleum Engineers International Conference OCTOBER: World Convention of Distripress NOVEMBER: Global Spine Congress JUNE: Academy of International Business Congress APRIL: World Congress of Hernia Surgery SEPTEMBER: International Association of Movers Convention MAY: The Institute of Internal Auditors World Congress SEPTEMBER: International Association of Professional Congress Organizers SEPTEMBER: World Congress of the International Federation for the Surgery of Obesity & Metabolic Disorders JUNE: Society for Brain Mapping & Therapeutics Conference MARCH: 13th Conference of Parties to the Convention on Wetland OCTOBER: The International Congress and Convention Association Congress 2020 APRIL: International Pulse Trade and Industries Confederation

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