Dubai - the World's Meeting Point

Dubai’s MICE industry needs no introduction as the city is well known for its luxury hotels, resorts and meeting facilities. Of course, hotel and facilities are not the only factors in MICE destination selection. The fact that Dubai is located between the Asia and Europe, makes it a great central point for international meetings and conventions, and cutting down flight time and cost for MICE participants.

The Dubai International Airport is already an aviation hub with connections to many parts of the world. The airport serves 80 airlines flying to 220 airports in 214 cities across 94 countries. Over 89 million passengers transit through the airport in 2018. This makes it convenient for MICE participants to travel to Dubai no matter where they are from.

Dubai is a melting pot of cultures as 85% of the people living and working in the city are expatriates from all over the world. UAE is a Muslim country, and Emiratis are mostly tolerant and respectful of other religions. Hence, MICE participants from different cultures will feel at home in Dubai.

MICE organisers and participants are increasingly concerned about the safety and security of their event destinations. They can take heart that Dubai is one of the safest cities in the world. Strict law enforcement ensures low crime rate. Many Europeans have made Dubai their home and can vouch for the safety and security in this city.

But Dubai’s dynamism as a MICE destination also stems from the city’s continuous strive for innovation and development of new tourism and MICE products, while preserving its culture and nature. ​

This issue's MICEreview explores a brand new venue, and some tried and tested ones:

1. Newly Launched Mandarin Oriental Jumeira Dubai
2. Large Meeting Capacity in InterContinental Dubai Festival City
3. Dubai from the Sky
4. Dubai Desert Safari
5. Seeking Cultural Understanding in Dubai