Clear information for GITEX GLOBAL and future Dubai expos: visas, flights, hotels, and how to move between venues.
The same guide will later cover other Dubai expos and conferences. GITEX week is first.
The official event describes GITEX GLOBAL as the world’s largest tech, AI, and startup show. The summit is at Dubai World Trade Centre on 7 December. The expo moves to Dubai Exhibition Centre, Expo City Dubai, from 8 to 11 December.
A startup and investor event at Dubai Exhibition Centre during GITEX week. Official details are on expandnorthstar.com.
GITEX 2026 is not in one place for all five days. Build extra time into flights, hotels, and daily travel.
Dubai World Trade Centre. Official visitor guidance says DXB to DWTC is about 20 minutes by metro and about 15 minutes by taxi. World Trade Centre station on the Red Line serves the summit.
Dubai Exhibition Centre, Expo City Dubai. Expand North Star runs here from 8 to 10 December. Stay near Expo City / Dubai South, or pick a metro-connected neighbourhood and budget transfer time.
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UAE visit visa rules depend on your passport. Check whether you need a visa, prepare a valid passport, photo, and travel details, and apply early. December is a busy month. This is not a government visa office. Confirm official UAE requirements before you travel.
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Most visitors arrive at Dubai International (DXB). Al Maktoum International (DWC) can also work, depending on your route. If you are attending the 7 December summit, arriving on 6 December leaves more margin.
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For the summit, look at Trade Centre, Sheikh Zayed Road, Downtown, and Business Bay. For the expo days, consider Expo City and Dubai South, or a well-connected area if you prefer to stay in one hotel all week.
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The summit is at Dubai World Trade Centre on 7 December. The expo is at Dubai Exhibition Centre, Expo City Dubai, from 8 to 11 December.
Most visitors use DXB. DWC may also work depending on your flight.
No. Visit Dubai Expo is an independent travel and information guide. Tickets and official programmes are on gitex.com.
Yes. GITEX is first. Other Dubai expos and conferences will use the same guide.