Travel information

About Abu Dhabi

Abu Dhabi is well known for its year-round sunshine, pristine beaches, spectacular sand dunes and cosmopolitan lifestyle. Cultural sites abound in Abu Dhabi, whose name implies “Father of the Gazelle,” most likely due to the large number of gazelles and oryx that once flocked the emirate’s arid deserts. These heritage sites provide a glimpse of this emirate’s storied past—reaching as far back as 5000 BC—and insight into its people’s culture, values and aspirations.

The famous Liwa oasis in the south is home to some of the largest and most beautiful sand dunes in the world. It is also the frontier that leads to the legendary Rub Al-Khali (Empty Quarter), a vast expanse of desert that extends through Saudi Arabia and Oman, which has been the object of many explorers’ journeys in the past. To learn more about Abu Dhabi and obtain useful travel information, visit Abu Dhabi Tourism.

The official currency of the U.A.E. is the dirham (code AED, pronounced dir-ham). Dirham notes are in 5, 10, 20, 50, 100, 200, 500 and 1000 denominations. The dirham is divided into 100 fils, coins include Dhs 1, 5, 10, 25 and 50 fils.

Accommodations

Official conference hotels are

Shangri-La Hotel Qaryat Al Beri

Rates

The room rates quoted above are:

• Excluding 10% service charge and 6% tourism fee;
• Including Breakfast. Full American Breakfast will be served in the all-day dining restaurant of the hotel, Sofra BLD

For Shangri-la Hotel reservations please e-mail*: reservations.slad@shangri-la.com, call*: +971 2 509 8630 or follow the online booking process to make your reservations under the special rate.

*  Please mention “INCONET Conference” when making reservation to receive special conference rates

Traders Hotel, Qaryat Al Beri, Abu Dhabi

The room rates quoted above are:

• Excluding 10% service charge and 6% tourism fee;
• Including Breakfast. Full Buffet Breakfast will be served in the restaurant of the hotel, Afya

For Traders Hotel reservations please e-mail*: reservations.thad@shangri-la.com, call*: +971 2 509 8630 or follow the online booking process to make your reservations under the special rate.

*  Please mention “INCONET Conference” when making reservation to receive special conference rates

Local Transportation

Your hotels can help arrange transportation to Abu Dhabi from the airport. Car rental company booths and taxi services (Al Ghazal, Fast, and National Transport) are also available at the Abu Dhabi Airport.

Bus transfer from the Shangri La to the conference venue will be provided for the days of the conference.

Visa Information

Please visit UAE Immigration Services for up-to-date information on visas, fees, documentation requirements and other details.

• UK (with the right of abode in UK), France, Italy, Germany, the Netherlands, Belgium, Luxembourg, Switzerland, Austria, Sweden, Norway, Denmark, Portugal, Ireland, Greece, Finland, Spain, Monaco, Vatican, Iceland, Andorra, San Marino, Liechtenstein, United States, Australia, New Zealand, Japan, Brunei, Singapore, Malaysia, South Korea and holders of Hong Kong SAR passports will be granted a free of charge visa for a single visit upon arrival in the UAE. It should be noted that this list may vary slightly from time to time and it is therefore best to check with your local UAE embassy or the airline that you are using to fly to the UAE.
• AGCC Residents who are not GCC nationals but who have a high professional status such as company managers, business people, auditors, accountants, doctors, engineers, pharmacists, or employees working in the public sector, their families, drivers and personal staff sponsored by them, are eligible for a non-renewable 30-day visa upon arrival at the approved ports of entry.
• Citizens of other countries should apply to their nearest UAE embassy or consulate in their country.

Your passport should be valid for more than six months from the DATE OF ARRIVAL into the UAE.

Minimum Document Requirements:

1. Clear, color passport copy
2. One color passport-size photo with white background
3. Mother and Father’s Names
4. Contact Home Address and telephone number

Please visit UAE Travel: Tourist: Visa information – UAE interact for more information on UAE travel. Information concerning visa requirements is subject to change and visitors should always check with their travel agent or nearest UAE embassy before traveling.