From the Airport
Taxi service is available right outside the airport 24 hours a day. Make sure to carry Dirhams (AED) as taxis do not accept payment by credit card.
Emirates Airlines offer their First and Business Class passengers a complimentary return limousine transfer to Dubai locations. Please request and confirm this service when you book your air ticket.

Transportation
Transportation to and from the conference official hotels will be provided for all official functions, on complimentary basis, to all delegates who have booked their accommodation through Dubai Congress Management - DWTC. The transfer schedule will be provided to you upon arrival. Please note that transportation will not be offered to guests who have arranged their own accommodation directly, and not using the Conference Secretariat.If you stay longer in Dubai, it is useful to know that taxis in Dubai are easily available. They are metered and are a popular and inexpensive way to get around Dubai. Hiring a car is also easy as European and international driving licences are accepted by most car-hire companies.

Airport Transfers
Airport transfers are not included in the room rates. Some hotels offer complimentary transfer whilst some charge a nominal fee. The rates will be advised with the confirmation. There are plenty of local taxis available from the airport, and rates to most hotels featured will not exceed AED 70 (US$ 20).

Visa Process
Please note: Visas are available for registered conference delegates.

Should you require a visa to enter Dubai, this facility is available free of charge to all registered conference delegates. To process visas we require scanned copies of the passport together with your duly completed registration form with payment details to be emailed to the Conference Secretariat at icmp2008@dwtc.com. Please note that the passport should have at lease six months validity. The deadline to submit your passport copies for visa application is 3 April 2008.

The following Nationalities do not require visa to enter Dubai and can obtain the entry permit on arrival.
GCC residents, Andorra, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Brunei, Canada, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hong Kong, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Liechtenstein, Luxembourg, Malaysia, Monaco, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Portugal, San Marino, Singapore, South Korea, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, United Kingdom, United States of America, Vatican.

For all other citizens, a visa must be obtained prior to arrival in the UAE.

Internet Facility
Internet Facility On-site: There are several permanent stations available to access internet service in the Dubai International Exhibition and Convention Centre Concourse on both sides of Coffee Convention. This service is provided free of charge by Etisalat.