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  Jumeirah Beach Hotel  

Jumeirah Beach Hotel

One of Dubai’s landmarks, Jumeirah Beach hotel’s is a dynamic 26 storey curved design built in the shape of an ocean wave. Consistently winning awards in for being the region’s top resort, the hotel has 618 rooms all with spectacular sea view. Guest can enjoy five swimming pools as well as 36,300 sq mts of private beach. Jumeirah Beach Hotel also boasts some of Dubai’s best and most popular restaurants and bars

Rate: 40 Ocean Deluxe Rooms for AED 1100 + 20% municipality taxes and service charge per room per night (excluding breakfast).

We have a very limited number of rooms available at the conference rate. The deadline for booking rooms at this rate is Mon 21st November, after this date Jumeirah Beach Hotel will charge standard rates depending on availability. If you would like to book a room at the conference rate, please contact Wenchie Senica.

Contact: Wenchie.Senica@jumeirah.com Tel: +971 4 406 8510

   
           

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  Westin Dubai Mina Seyahi  

Westin Dubai Mina Seyahi

The Westin Dubai Mina Seyahi Beach Resort & Marina offers a tranquil setting with exceptional views over the Arabian Gulf.  This ideal location is just 20 minutes from the cosmopolitan city centre with the bustling souqs of Dubai. Nearby is the Mall of the Emirates, the largest shopping mall outside of North America, which includes an indoor ski slope.

Rate:  AED 1350 + 20% municipality taxes and service charge. AED 125 for buffet breakfast
Contact Person: Ms. Christina Bernicki;
Christina.Bernicki@starwoodhotels.com
T: +971 4 511 7009

   
           

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  Holiday Inn Express  

Holiday Inn Express – Dubai Internet City

The Holiday Inn Express is located in the heart of Knowledge Village, Internet City and Media City. The hotel offers convenience for business and leisure travelers with easy access to the Dubai-Abu Dhabi highway and features 244 contemporary style bedrooms individually air conditioned, offering guests a comfortable, warm and friendly stay. All rooms fully equipped with complete amenities.

Rate: AED 275  + 20% municipality taxes and service charge.  With continental buffet breakfast (single / double occupancy).
Contact Person: Ms. Ayse Cele;
Ayse.Celep@hiexdubai.ae
T: +971 4 341 5657 / 323 4050; M: +971 50 103 3745

   
           

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  Gloria Hotel  

Gloria Hotel

Gloria Hotel & Hotel Apartment Dubai Media City is ideally located on Sheikh Zayed Road next to a metro station, offering 1010 one, two and three bedroom suites with all modern facilities and rich wooden furniture including fully equipped kitchen, private terrace, lounge and dining room. The hotel  features a coffee shop, restaurants, Gym, Sauna, Steam, 22-meter swimming-pool, kids-pool, kids-play-area, Jacuzzi, squash-courts, mini football-area, etc. An ideal location for corporate, leisure, shopping and entertainment lovers for long and short term stay.

Rate: AED 450 net for 1 bedroom suite and AED 690 net for a 2 bedroom suite.
Contact Person: Gerivi Luisa Battung ; GeriviB@gloriahoteldubai.com
T: +9714 399 6666 – Ext. #8042

   
           
 

Travel

   
      Set between Europe and Asia, on the southern shores of the Arabian Gulf, Dubai is the jewel in the crown of the United Arab Emirates. The second largest of the seven Emirates (the others are Abu Dhabi, Ajman, Fujaira, Ras al-Khaimah, Sharjah and Umm al-Qaiwain), Dubai is like an oasis in the sweeping deserts. A city of alluring contrasts, Dubai is a cosmopolitan society with a global lifestyle and a culture rooted in, and secured by, age-old Islamic traditions.


Direct flights to Dubai are available from major cities in America, Europe, Africa, Asia and Australia. Dubai International Airport is ranked amongst the world’s top 10 airports and over 21.7 million passengers passed through it in 2004.

Dubai airport has two terminals. These are located on opposite sides of the airport and offer car rentals, hotel reservations, and cash exchange services. Duty Free shops are located in both arrival and departure halls.

Visa requirements for entrance into the UAE vary. Some nationalities do not require a visa, others may need to obtain a visa upon arrival or have a sponsor. If you require a sponsored visa, the hotels will be able to provide this sponsorship. Hotels require a clear, scanned copy of your passport and a visa application form which can be obtained directly from the hotel seven days before arrival, depending on your nationality. Please check the visa regulations for your nationality with the UAE Embassy in your country. Your passport must have a minimum validity of 6 months upon entry to Dubai.  Processing of visas will take a minimum of 3 working days.  Alternatively, SunGard Higher Education can also provide a letter of sponsorship. Please contact the Conference Manager by email: info@sungardmeug.com.


Driving in Dubai is relatively simple. There is an excellent road network, usually with two to four lanes and all road signs are in English and Arabic.

Driving on a license from most countries or on an international license is permitted, but only for rented vehicles. Make sure to leave all license information with the rental agency. Cars may also be hired with a driver.

Main Car Hire Companies
Autolease: +971 4 282 6565
Avis Rent a Car: +971 4 224 5219 or +971 4 295 9899
Budget: +971 4 282 3030
Thrifty Car Rental: +971 4 224 5404


Most taxis in Dubai are metered, relatively cheap and very comfortable. Taxis are plentiful in the city and hailing one rarely takes more than a few minutes.

   

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