GESS Dubai 2025 takes place at Dubai World Trade Centre, Sheikh Saeed Halls 1–3 from Tuesday 11 November 2025 to Thursday 13 November 2025, with opening times 10:00–18:00 on Tuesday and Wednesday, and 10:00–17:00 on Thursday (solo, corporate). Opening times differ by day.
Visitor entry to the exhibition and CPD-accredited conference is free with online registration; the show is a B2B trade event and under-16s are typically not admitted (solo, corporate). Not suitable for children.
Venue contacts and address: Dubai World Trade Centre, Sheikh Zayed Road, Convention Gate, P.O. Box 9292, Dubai. Customer care: +971 4 389 3999; toll-free 800DWTC (3982) (solo, corporate). Keep these contacts handy.
Public transport is the simplest option at peak times: take the Red Line to World Trade Centre Metro Station, a short walk from the halls (solo, couples). Metro is the fastest at peak.
Driving and parking: event-zone tariffs around DWTC are approximately AED 25 per hour during show hours, with some premium areas charging higher; a lost ticket can incur a fee of approximately AED 600 (solo, corporate). Parking capacity is limited.
Arriving from nearby Emirates: from Abu Dhabi allow 1 hour 15 minutes to 1 hour 45 minutes via E11 depending on traffic; from Sharjah or Ajman, plan 45–75 minutes and consider parking near a Red Line station to continue by Metro (solo, corporate). Start early from other Emirates.
What to do onsite: beyond the exhibition, expect free CPD sessions, workshops, and dedicated content zones for leaders and edtech; some workshops may require advance seat reservation (solo, corporate). Registration may be required for workshops.
Airport transfers: taxis from DXB to DWTC are typically approximately AED 30–45 depending on traffic and tolls; the Metro alternative is approximately AED 5–7 from Airport Terminal stations to World Trade Centre (solo, couples). Have a Nol card ready.
Daily reminder: Tuesday 11 November 2025 and Wednesday 12 November 2025 open 10:00–18:00; Thursday 13 November 2025 opens 10:00 and closes earlier at 17:00 (solo, corporate). Thursday closes at 17:00.
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