Airlines: The Dubai International Airport is connected daily with numerous cities around the world. The official airline partner of the event is Emirates. For information on direct flight destinations to and from Dubai International Airport, please click here.

ATMs: They are widely available in Dubai for MasterCard or Visa cardholders.

Banks: Banks are open from Monday to Friday, 8:00-15:30 hrs; on Saturdays and Sundays they are closed. Central branches of some banks may have extended hours. For further details while in Dubai, please consult your hotel concierge.

Credit cards: All major credit cards are accepted in almost all hotels, shops, and restaurants. Stickers in the front windows will advise you as to which cards are accepted.

Currency: The currency of Dubai is the UAE Dirham (AED).

Climate: The average minimum temperature (usually the minimum temperature is noted during the night) in Dubai in November is 20.0°C. November is a dry month with an average of 10mm (0.4in) of rain. You can expect very pleasant temperatures during the day. The average maximum daytime temperature lies around 30.0°C.

Disabled Persons: The event venue and its surroundings are fully accessible to disabled persons. However, if you have any special needs, please inform the event secretariat.

Emergencies: UAE Emergency Number: 999. When in Dubai, international visitors may seek any help they might need (police, ambulance, fire brigade) by dialing 999.

Electricity: Electricity is 230 V/50 Hz. Plugs are the standard British type with three rectangular pins.

Healthcare: Emergency treatment is available in both public and private hospitals. Dubai has a wide range of healthcare facilities that provide high-quality medical care.

Language: Arabic is the official language. However, English is widely spoken and understood.

Local time: The local time zone in Dubai is 4 hours ahead of Greenwich Mean Time (GMT+4 hours).

Restaurants: Restaurants are normally open for lunch from 12:30 to 16:00 and for dinner from 19:00 to midnight. Many cafes and fast-food outlets serve food all day long and stay open till late at night.

Shops: Dubai offers a large variety of shops, from traditional souks selling antiques, curiosities, and jewelry, to modern malls with international brands. Shops typically operate from 10:00 to 22:00, with some malls open even later, especially on weekends.

Taxis: Taxis in Dubai are plentiful, safe, and metered. They can be found at taxi ranks, hailed on the street, or booked via phone or app. Taxi sharing is not common practice in Dubai.

Telecommunications: The international access code for the UAE is +971. The outgoing code is 00 followed by the relevant country code (e.g., 001 for the USA or Canada, 0044 for the United Kingdom). For information concerning mobile phone use in Dubai, please ask your provider.

Tipping: Tipping is not compulsory but is appreciated. A 10% tip is common in restaurants, and small amounts are usually given to hotel staff and taxi drivers.

Visa: Nationals of many countries do not need a visa to enter the UAE for stays of up to 90 days. For the full list of countries whose citizens need or do not need a visa to enter the UAE.