The Hospitality Network will stage its 2025 EMEA Stakeholder Conference on Thursday, 13 November 2025 at Lapita, Dubai Parks and Resorts (Autograph Collection). Sessions are scheduled from 08:00 to 14:30.
Organizers describe this as a senior-level, invitation-only day focused on hotel and mixed-use development across Europe, the Middle East and Africa. Registration is required.
As of Sunday, 9 November 2025, the organizers indicate the allocation is full for this date. The event is currently fully booked.
The venue is Lapita, Dubai Parks & Resorts, Sheikh Zayed Road, P.O. Box 334221, Dubai, UAE. Tel: +971 4 810 9999. Confirm your meeting room and badge pickup point.
Expect a concentrated agenda in a half-day format with keynote insights, stakeholder discussions and targeted networking around pipeline projects, refurbishments and supplier innovation. Arrive by 07:30 for smooth check-in.
For those staying onsite, Lapita offers complimentary self-parking and valet, plus EV charging, with meeting spaces a short walk from guest rooms. Parking and valet are complimentary.
If you prefer to base nearby, Rove At The Park and LEGOLAND Hotel are within Dubai Parks and Resorts. Overnights are convenient for early sessions.
Reaching the venue by car from Dubai Marina typically takes approximately 25–40 minutes via Sheikh Zayed Road (E11), depending on peak flow near Jebel Ali. Build a 15–20 minute buffer for morning traffic.
Public transport is possible: take the Dubai Metro to Ibn Battuta, then the DPR1 bus to Dubai Parks & Resorts Bus Terminal or VIP Parking P1. The bus fare is approximately AED 6–11.
A taxi from Dubai Marina to Lapita is typically approximately AED 80–140 each way depending on route and traffic. Use ride-hail pre-booking for early arrivals.
From Abu Dhabi (suitable for business visitors), plan approximately 1 hour 10 minutes to 1 hour 40 minutes via E11, with typical taxi fares around AED 250–350 each way. Start before 06:30 to avoid peak inbound traffic.
From Sharjah (solo or small teams), allow approximately 1 hour to 1 hour 30 minutes depending on the morning merge onto E11. Cross-emirate traffic can spike after 07:00.
If you are flying into DWC (Al Maktoum International), Lapita is approximately 20–30 minutes by car; DXB is approximately 45–70 minutes depending on time of day. Avoid DXB morning peak where possible.
Plan your day around coffee breaks inside the venue; casual dining is available across Riverland Dubai, a short walk from Lapita, for post-event meetings. Bring a card; most outlets are cashless.
Weather check for Thursday, 13 November 2025 shows hazy sunshine with highs around 32°C and lows near 22°C. Heat stress is still possible outdoors.
Looking to extend through the weekend: Friday, 14 November 2025, Saturday, 15 November 2025 and Sunday, 16 November 2025 are forecast to remain dry and warm, with highs near 32–33°C and nights around 19–23°C. No rain or mud is expected.
If you’re hosting side meetings, reserve a quiet lounge slot at Lapita or schedule private meeting rooms in advance. Quiet spaces may fill quickly.
For assistance with transport or wayfinding, Dubai Parks & Resorts can be reached on 800-AMAZING (2629 464) and Dubai’s RTA on 800-9090. Keep helplines handy.
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