Dubai International Convention & Exhibition Centre
Dubai | United Arab Emirates

About Venue
DWTC (Dubai world trade centre) is the parent company that owns the Dubai International Convention and Exhibition Centre (DICEC). The first event that took place in the DICEC was the 2003 IMF Annual General Meeting. The venue offers world class exhibition and convention facilities. The two halls, Sheikh Maktoum Hall and the Sheikh Rashid Hall offer a combined meeting space of around 10000 sqm. There are also nine other interconnected halls offering a total column free space of around 60000 sqm. The venue hosts several national and international events round the year and has become one of the premier event facility in Emirates.

Exhibition Centre Information

Location: Getting to the Dubai international convention and exhibition center is very easy. The Dubai international airport is just a 15 minute drive from the center. It takes around 30 minutes to reach the Jebel Ali International Airport from the center. Metered taxis are the other best way to reach the DICEC from airport.

Number of Halls: 11

Coverage Area: 70,000 Square Meter


Facilities
The DICEC offers nine air conditioned interconnected halls that provide total of 60000 square meters of exhibition space. Apart from this there are two separate halls that can be used for meetings as well as exhibitions. Apart from this there is an elegant Al Multaqua Ballroom in the centre which offers ample space for banquets, weddings, private parties, cocktail receptions and art exhibitions. The venue also has separate meeting and breakout rooms. The venue is equipped with facilities like high-speed Internet connection, telephone and facsimile. The halls are interconnected through an air conditioned concourse.

Major Exhibitions
Dubai International Convention & Exhibition Centre hosts a variety of exhibitions, trade shows and trade fairs each year. Some of the major events organized at the venue are:

Dubai International Jewellery Week

Sweets Middle East

Middle East Natural & Organic Products Expo

Arabplast

Intersec Middle East

Arab Health

UAE International Dental Conference & Arab Detal Exhibition

Middle East Electricity

Paperworld Middle East

Dubai Pharmaceutical & Technologies Exhibition

Motexha

Aluminium Dubai

Middle East Update in Otolaryngology Conference and Exhibition

Dubai Derma

Arabian Travel Market

hardware + tools Middle East

Beautyworld Middle East

China Sourcing Fair: Fashion Accessories Dubai

China Sourcing Fair: Electronics Dubai

China Sourcing Fair: Gifts & Premiums Dubai

Automechanika Middle East

Materials Handling Middle East

  

Nearby Tourist Attraction
Dubai is fairly a modern city but it has still manged to preserve its historical and cultural wealth. The city is bestowed with some of the most world's amazing architecture and historical sites. Amazing beaches, spectacular oasis and delicious cuisine, the city has everything that makes it a visitor's delight. The old Bastakiya district of Dubai provides the visitors with a unique experience to relive the history. The district still preserves the old courtyard houses and wind towers. The other popular attraction are the souks or the markets of Dubai. The gold souk is visited by visitors from all over the world. The Dubai Creek is also a major tourist hub in the city of Dubai.

Other Trade Event Places in Dubai

Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC)

Dubai Airport Expo

Burj Al Arab Hotel


Venue Address
Sheikh Zayed Road, Dubai Central Business District
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
http://www.dicec.ae/

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Upcoming Events in Dubai International Convention & Exhibition Centre

Dubai International Jewellery Week

Date: 07-Oct-2010 to 10-Oct-2010

Exhibit Profile: Silver Jewelry, Watches, Gold Jewelry, American Diamond Jewellery, Precious Stone

No. of Exhibitors: 535+

Sweets Middle East

Date: 31-Oct-2010 to 02-Nov-2010

Exhibit Profile: Salted Snacks, Confectionery Equipment, Cocoa Beans, Chocolate Cream Pies, Cocoa Paste

Middle East Natural & Organic Products Expo

Date: 06-Dec-2010 to 08-Dec-2010

Exhibit Profile: Herbal Food Products, Herbal Shampoo, Organic Spices, Whole Food Supplement, Fabric Labels

Arabplast

Date: 08-Jan-2011 to 11-Jan-2011

Exhibit Profile: Petrochemical Plants, Resins, Cleaning Products, Dyeing & Printing Chemicals, Chemical Additives

No. of Exhibitors: 537+Visitors: 15000+
Area: 20000 Square Meter Halls: 1, 2, 3

Intersec Middle East

Date: 16-Jan-2011 to 18-Jan-2011

Exhibit Profile: Annunciation System, Automation Machines, Alarms & Buzzers, Automation Consultants, Biometric Access Control System

No. of Exhibitors: 700+Visitors: 17200+

Arab Health

Date: 24-Jan-2011 to 27-Jan-2011

Exhibit Profile: Hospital Cabinets, Medical Accessories, Pharmaceuticals Testing, Medical Apparatus, Pharmaceutical Packaging Supplies

No. of Exhibitors: 2,200Visitors: 45,000