Dubai offers traditional Arabic hospitality coupled with a world-class service industry, while an excellent infrastructure facilitates easy transport around the city.
The city has developed into the commercial hub in the region with recent additions, such as Dubai Media City and Dubai Internet City. Dubai has flourished, as a large number of multi-national corporations have set up bases in the city. A robust mix of technology, media, finance and healthcare facilities makes Dubai a viable and attractive destination for any business.
Dubai is also a world renowned shopping destination hosting the world's only annual shopping festival and home to some of the largest and most luxurious malls in the world. Dubai also plays host to many international sporting events such as the world's richest horse race: the Dubai World Cup, the Dubai Tennis Championship and the Dubai Desert Classic gives sports enthusiasts the opportunity to watch all the world's top golfers up close.
General Hotel Information
Accommodation in Dubai is of a very high standard, with many of the world's top hotel chains running their hotels in Dubai. The most prestigious of these hotels being the Burj al-Arab, the only seven-star hotel in the world.
Hotel locations
There are a variety of hotels within 5/10 minutes from the Dubai International Convention and Exhibition Centre. Some of these are hotels located along the beach, some in the business district and 5 star properties and others in the heart of Dubai.
Here are a few picks for accommodation in Dubai:
Dubai International Hotel Apartments
Offer up a wide variety of fully furnished and serviced apartments along with flexible leasing options. Choice of 1,2 and 3 bedroom apartments give you flexibility of accommodation needs. Conveniently located within the DWTC complex and walking distance from the exhibition halls.
Spacious apartments with abundant space, private balconies and kitchen facilities allow you to experience the finest in luxury living. Room Service delivery and health centre facilities come as standard.
Novotel
Novotel is part of the Dubai world Trade Centre complex, the region's leading convention and exhibition venue. It is located on Sheik Zayed road, Dubai's premier business address. Novotel offers its guests the pinnacle of business convenience.
Novotel World Trade Centre Dubai is equipped with 8 expansive conference rooms, each with soundproof walls and a welcome reception. Three of the halls are connectable rooms and can accommodate up to 150 people, making it ideal for conferences, meetings and seminars.
The meeting facilities at the hotel include electrically operated screens in all rooms, colour TV, video player, overhead LCD projector, flip charts, video conferencing and a dedicated are for coffee breaks.
In addition, high speed internet access and professional secretarial services are provided at the Business Centre.
Ibis
Ibis WTC is also part of the Dubai International Exhibition Centre complex. This hotel also caters excellently to business travelers with its location and comprehensive meeting and conference facilities. Ibis is particularly noted for its stunning modern design themes.
Seasonality
The choice of hotel and rates will depend on the time of the year and the facilities required. The year is divided into two seasons: Winter is considered to extend from October to May, with June to September being the summer months. Most hotels offer lower rates during the summer season.