About Dubai

We welcome congress delegates to the exciting city of Dubai in the UAE. The city offers a wide variety of entertainment that is available to delegates to enjoy during their stay. Dubai also has one of the most relaxed visa entry requirements. Come and join us in Dubai in February 2025 when the weather will be perfect and outside activities can be enjoyed all day long.

Once a small fishing village in the Arabian Gulf, Dubai is today one of the most cosmopolitan cities in the world. One of the seven emirates that make up the United Arab Emirates, the city is home to more than 200 nationalities and offers an unforgettable experience to all visitors. Whether it is by the banks of the Creek, or at the top of the Burj Khalifa, the world’s tallest building, Dubai lives and breathes a sense of possibility and innovation. And with an unparalleled coastline, beautiful desert and magnificent cityscapes, memories are just waiting to be made here.

The experience of the emirate begins the moment attendees alight from Dubai International airport. They are able to seamlessly connect to the city via road or rail. Whether through the dedicated area for metered taxis, the airport’s own metro station, a wide choice of private car hire companies, chauffeur services or fast road links.

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Dubai visa requirements

An entry visa can be issued upon arrival at the Dubai International Airport for Nationals (Citizens) from the following countries:

GCC Countries: Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar and Saudi Arabia

Europe:  Andorra, Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Czech Republic, Cyprus, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Holland, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Kazakhstan, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Monaco, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia, San Marino, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Ukraine, United Kingdom, Vatican City

Americas: United States of America, Canada

Oceanic/Pacific: Australia, New Zealand

Asia: Japan, Brunei, Singapore, Malaysia, Hong Kong, South Korea

Nationals other than those of the above lists require an entry visa which will need to be arranged prior to arrival. If you require a Dubai visa prior to your arrival, there are three options available:

  • UAE Consulate in your Country: If your country is not listed above, please check the link to find out the nearest UAE embassy/consulate in your country: UAE Embassies.
  • Hotel: Request your hotel to arrange your visa. Not all hotels offer this option, please check prior to booking.
  • Airline: if you travel by Emirates Airline, they will be able to assist you in obtaining your visa.

Expatriate residents from the Gulf states (Kuwait, Oman, Bahrain, Qatar and Saudi Arabia), who are on the resident visa category of businessmen, company managers or representatives, auditors, accountants, doctors, engineers or employees working in the public sector, can obtain a non-renewable 30-day visa upon arrival in UAE.

If you require more information on visas, please click here.

*The visa information provided here is for information purposes and to be used at your own risk. Visa rules are subject to change without warning. Contact your nearest embassy for the most up-to-date information.