Arriving by Air
Dubai Airport is minutes away from the RIPE 57 Meeting venue.
The easiest way is to travel by taxi.
Travel by Taxi from the Airport
Taxis are available in the taxi ranks outside the airport's main gates.
The concierge at your hotel can usually reserve a taxi for you.
The estimated taxi fare from the airport to the meeting venue is 35 AED
(one way).
You can reserve an airport pick-up service (189 AED, one way), taxi or
minibus through the JW Marriott hotel contact:
Leo Nebres
E-mail: jwdubai@marriotthotels.com
Dir Tel: +971 4 6077191
Dir Fax: +971 4 6077774
Visa Information
Find out whether you need an entry visa to the United Arabic Emirates on the Dubai Tourism Website.
We will be happy to send you an invitation letter, upon request, after you
have completed meeting registration.
Your hotel can also assist you in applying for a visa. Please contact your hotel for more information.
Caution
Dubai visitors must be aware that certain medicines are prohibited in
the United Arabic Emirates. If you are undergoing medical treatment in your country, be sure to carry with you a doctor's prescription of the medication which you are bringing.
Possession of certain prescribed medicines (especially those containing codeine, a common ingredient for pain relief and cold and flu medication) will land you in jail.
Be aware that there are no warnings posted at airports. Travel agencies may not inform you of such restrictions.
Information does change all the time, so if in doubt, we recommend that you contact the Ministry of Health before you travel.
Money Matters
Currency
The national currency in the United Arabic Emirates is the Dirham (AED).
The city has an extensive network of cash machines.
There are currency exchange and banking facilities at the airport (many are open 24 hours a day). However, changing your money
at these outlets or at hotels tends to be more expensive. More
competitive rates can be obtained from financial establishments in the city centre.
Business Hours
Government offices open from 07:00-07:30 until 13:00-13:30, Sunday to
Thursday. Some banks, private companies and shops open from 08:00 until
13:00-13:30, then again from 16:00 to 19-20:00 from Sunday to Thursday;
others work a straight shift until the evening. Shopping centres are
open until about 22:00 daily.
Electricity
220 Voltage, 50 Hz, G Plug
Weather
You can find a local weather forecast on ROSIE or on the following sites:
Emergency Telephone Numbers
Emergency Numbers in Dubai:
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