“Swiss Arbitration for Middle Eastern Disputes – Achievements & Innovation” is an in-person conference during Dubai Arbitration Week, spotlighting Switzerland’s track record in international arbitration and its growing ties with the GCC. It takes place on Monday, 10 November 2025, from 11:00am to 1:00pm, and features welcome remarks by Alain Farhad, followed by two panel discussions and networking over a light standing lunch. According to information compiled by Few.ae editor, the session is part of Dubai Arbitration Week’s 10–14 November calendar, giving counsel, in-house teams, and experts a focused two-hour window to exchange ideas and contacts.
Where it is held this season
The host venue is Al Aidarous Law Firm in Business Bay, inside the Anantara Downtown Business Tower on Marasi Drive. The address places attendees in the heart of Dubai’s business district, close to Downtown Dubai and the Dubai Canal corridor, with quick onward access to DIFC and Sheikh Zayed Road. The firm’s Dubai office is located on the 13th floor of the tower, which provides a corporate setting suited to a compact conference format and post-panel networking.
How to get there and arrive on time
Business Bay is served by the Red Line of Dubai Metro; from Business Bay station, a short taxi ride brings you to Marasi Drive and the Anantara Downtown Business Tower. If you prefer to drive, approaches from Sheikh Zayed Road and Al Khail Road feed quickly into the Business Bay grid; ride-hailing drop-offs on Marasi Drive are typically the most convenient at peak hours. Being adjacent to a five-star hotel complex helps with wayfinding and amenities, and places you within a few minutes of Downtown and DIFC if you are stacking multiple Dubai Arbitration Week engagements in one afternoon.
Inside the two hour program
The format is deliberately tight. After the opening by Alain Farhad, two panels examine achievements and innovation in Swiss arbitration practice, with an emphasis on Middle Eastern disputes and practical takeaways for parties selecting rules, seats, and procedures. The hosts trail a practitioner-to-practitioner conversation rather than a broad primer, designed to move quickly from framework to strategy. A standing light lunch follows, giving space for introductions, counsel-client conversations, and cross-border networking while the themes are fresh.
Why the venue suits arbitration audiences
Staging the session within the Anantara Downtown Business Tower places delegates steps away from hotel-grade meeting infrastructure. The adjacent Anantara Downtown Dubai lists multiple meeting rooms and a ballroom, with modern AV and hospitality support—useful if teams want to book side rooms for matter discussions before or after the panels. The hotel’s central location also reduces transfer time for visitors commuting from DXB, DIFC, or the World Trade Centre area.
Weather and what to wear
Forecasts for Monday, 10 November indicate hazy sunshine with a daytime high around 31°C and an evening low near 22°C. Business attire in lightweight fabrics will serve you well for brief outdoor segments, and a light layer is recommended for strong indoor air-conditioning. Comfortable formal shoes help if you plan to transit between multiple Dubai Arbitration Week venues that day.
Practical planning notes
Arrive ten to fifteen minutes before the 11:00am start to clear registration and settle in. If you are stacking meetings, book your car for 1:10–1:15pm to allow for post-panel conversations after the light lunch. The Business Bay location makes it straightforward to head to afternoon sessions in DIFC; factor in traffic buffers if your next stop is across the canal or on Sheikh Zayed Road at peak times. If you are new to the district, save “Anantara Downtown Business Tower, Marasi Drive” for accurate drop-offs.
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