Dubai International Airport
| Dubai International Airport (DXB) |
Dubai International Airport (DXB) is a major airline hub in the Middle East, and is the main airport of Dubai. It is the home base of Emirates (the largest airline hub in the Middle East), Dubai’s international airlines, FlyDubai and Emirates SkyCargo. The Dubai airport is only 12 km (~7 miles) from Hyatt Regency Dubai. Taxi can be used to reach the conference hotel. Hyatt Regency can arrange the pickup with prior arrangements.
Emirates Airlines – Official Airline Partner
A special discount on airfares have been arranged with IEOM Official Airline Partner, Emirates Airlines for the attendees of IEOM 2015 Dubai Conference. Use the below special booking code for your flight booking.
Promotion code: EVE6IEO
Travel Validity: 25th Feb 2015 -15th Mar 2015
Book your travel today at http://www.emirates.com, and enter the above promotion code when you book.
Visas
A Tourist or a Transit visa is required by all persons entering the United Arab Emirates with the exception of Citizens of Andorra, Australia, Belgium, Brunei, Canada, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Great Britain, Greece, Holland, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Kuwait, Liechtenstein, Luxembourg, Malaysia, Monaco, New Zealand, Norway, Oman, Portugal, Qatar, San Marino, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, South Korea, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, USA, Vatican City.
Hyatt Regency Dubai will process the visa for the 2015 IEOM Conference participants. Please contact: dubai.regency@hyatt.com or Raylene de Wet, raylene.dewet@hyatt.com, T: +971 4 209 6984 M: +971 56 683 8703 F: +971 4 209 6696.
Dubai Tourist Attractions
Burj Khalifa:Burj Khalifa is a skyscraper in Dubai and with its height of 829.84 m is the tallest manmade structure in the world.
Burj Al Arab:One of the most luxurious, and with height of 321m, it is fourth tallest hotel in the world; one of the most photographed monuments in the world and is recognized as the symbol of Dubai.
Palm Island Dubai (Jumeirah Palm Island):One of the most ambitious real-estate developments on earth, heralded as the 8th wonder of the world
Dubai Mall, Dubai Fountain, Dubai Aquarium
Desert Safari: One of the most visited and famous activities in Dubai are desert safari tours. Safari tours in Land Cruisers and Hummers take visitors right into the heart of the desert where they experience the excitement of a roller-coaster tour down the astonishing high dunes (dune bashing).
Dubai Marina
Dubai Museum( 5 km)
Jumeirah Mosque (10 km)
Gold, Spice and Textile Souks – Lean than 1 km
Dubai Walking Tour: Bastakiya, Dubai Creek, Shindagha and Old Deira
Near to Dubai:Abu Dhabi, Bahrain, Doha (Qatar), and Dammam (Saudi Arabia) are less than one hour flight as well as Jubail Industrial City of Saudi Arabia / the Saudi Arabian Basic Industries Corporation (SABIC) facilities.
Dubai Travel and Tourist Information
Definitely Dubai – DUBAI DEPARTMENT OF TOURISM AND COMMERCE MARKETING http://www.definitelydubai.com/
Dubai Tourism: http://www.dubaitourism.ae/
| Dubai Metro (green line station) | Less than 01km |
Tours
Desert Safari- the Sundowner
Highly popular – a classic, must-do Dubai experience
March 3 (Tuesday) 4:00 pm to 10:00 pm
March 5 (Thursday) 4:00 pm to 10:00 pm
$95 per person
The mysterious desert is the ideal venue for a magical and memorable evening. Leaving behind the hustle and bustle of the city, trained safari guides driving 4×4 vehicles lead the thrilling journey – over the sand dunes, and through the Dubai Desert Conservation Reserve – deep into the heart of the desert. A feast under the stars includes a Middle Eastern selection of grilled meats, fresh salads, delectable sweets and hand-picked beverages at the traditional Bedouin-style camp. Arabic style buffet with unlimited select beverages under the stars at our Bedouin-style camp. This tour involves driving over sand dunes camel riding. This safari is all-inclusive, there are no hidden costs. Hotel transfers, dinner, select beverages and activities as listed are included in the price. Pregnant ladies are not allowed in the safari for security reasons. This tour also includes:
- Dune driving through the desert with falcon viewing and sunset photo stop.
- Camel rides, henna hand painting and aromatic shisha available at the camp.
City Bus Tour Including Iconic Landmarks and Architectural Wonders
9:30 am to 1:00 pm (Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday)
$30 per person
This fascinating half day pride bus tour with guide provides tour the iconic landmarks and architectural wonders that make Dubai distinctive today, an insight into Dubai’s rich history – passing royal palaces, visiting historical buildings with their ancient wind towers, crossing the Dubai Creek by traditional abra (water taxi) and many more. This tour also features:
- Photo stop at the Burj Khalifa and Burj Al Arab
- A drive through Jumeriah Beach Residence
- Photo stop at the Jumeirah Mosque
- Drive past Zabeel Palaces
Please reserve your tours in advance by paying ONLINE.
All tours are arranged by Arabian Adventures.
If you have any question about IEOM Conference and/or IEOM Society, please contact: conference@ieomsociety.org or ieom-society@ieomsociety.org.
