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Welcome to Dubai! A city and emirate in the United Arab Emirates, Dubai is a place like no other. A futuristic oasis in the Arabian desert, this city is known for its lively nightlife, amazing culture and perhaps most of all, for its sheer luxury, this vibrant city has so much to offer! From gorgeous architecture and amazing venues, to exciting activities for both the day and the night – it’s impossible to tire of Dubai! Dubai is all about over-the-top experiences and larger-than-life attractions. From the tallest building in the world – the Burj Khalifa, to some of the most luxurious restaurants in the world, we promise absolutely everything in Dubai will wow you. The city isn’t just all futuristic luxury however, Dubai has a rich culture just waiting for you to fall in love with it! Dive into Dubai’s old town known as Dubai Creek and explore the historic Al Fahidi neighborhood. Lose yourself in the narrow winding streets, check out the cool art galleries and cafes, and soak up the authentic Arabian vibes! We think Dubai would make the perfect destination for your next conference or incentive trip so read along to hear our picks of the top venues in Dubai for some inspiration to get you started!
Top Venues in Dubai
SEE Institute – The Sustainable City
The SEE Institute is an exciting venue dedicated to fostering a sustainable future through conferences and events that bring together experts and leaders to address the challenges of climate action and promote resilience! They support global and regional ambitions, such as the Paris Agreement and UN Sustainability Development Goals, by building the human capital base needed to meet current and future sustainability needs.
Their carbon-neutral building serves as a model for energy efficiency, and the venue works to further this message through education, research, and conferences. This venue also works with governments, industry, and academia to drive climate action and amplify the message of COP28, which will be hosted in the UAE in 2023! This makes this venue absolutely perfect for those who are looking to host an event with an eco-message or those who are looking to cut down on the carbon output of their next event.
In addition to a wonderful message, the SEE Institute also has many different wonderful event spaces! Their auditorium is designed to accommodate up to 500 attendees and is fully equipped with state of the art audio-visual features. Furthermore, the venue features an ‘Immersive Experience Hall & VR’ which is 500 square meters of space that can display innovative content and experiences! This is done with state-of-the-art technology that can be adapted to each event’s, exhibition and conference’s individual needs so that each visit is unique and memorable. How exciting!
Bab Al Shams Desert Resort & Spa
A beautiful venue with an authentic Arabian feel, Bab Al Shams Desert Resort and Spa is a gorgeous venue that you couldn’t possibly regret choosing as the site of your next event. With poolside, rooftop and indoor options, this resort has the perfect event space for everyone. From after dinner cigars to a poolside boogie, experience it all at Bab Al Shams!
Museum of The Future
A truly unique events space, the recently opened museum of the future is in the heart of Dubai, housed in a breathtaking piece of architecture. This event space is truly one of a kind and otherworldly, just like so many things in Dubai are! The Museum of the Future is an exhibition space for innovative and futuristic ideologies, services, and products – what better place to have a meeting of minds?
The venue is full of exciting spaces to host events, from terraces perfect for bringing everyone together, to theaters equipped with all the audio-visual equipment one could ever need, to rooms perfect for breakout spaces – this venue has everything and can fit any vibe, it’s just waiting for your event to come along!
The Green Planet Dubai
The Green Planet is a “bio-dome” in the City Walk area of Dubai. An artificial tropical rainforest, The Green Planet is one-of-a-kind destination that will amaze and astonish guests at your next event! Home to thousands of tropical plants and exotic animals, this venue is undoubtedly one that will make an impact and not be forgotten soon – a deserving entry on our list of the top venues in Dubai!
Despite being an artificial rainforest, The Green Planet has suitable event spaces for anything from a conference to a product launch! Able to accommodate up to 1,000 people, the venue boasts state-of-the-art AV equipment and meeting facilities that can be adapted to a range of presentations or interactive events, along with skilled hospitality staff to take care of your every need.
A wonderful venue with huge visual impact and unlimited potential for creativity, the exotic animals and plants can act as the perfect backdrop to some of Dubai’s most inspiring and engaging events!
Terra Solis by Tommorwland
A unique venue, Terra Solis is a desert haven away from the bustle of Dubai while still being quickly and easily accessed from the city. Offering accommodation, dining and events space in the Arabian Dunes, this venue is a hidden gem just waiting to be discovered! Terra Solis is brought to you by Tomorrowland, the people behind the synonymous, out of this world festival in Belgium, so you know this venue is well equipped for a party under the stars. We think it’s absolutely one of the top venues in Dubai!
Expo City
The venue for Cop28, Expo City is an innovative manufactured 15 minute city in the heart of Dubai with a key focus on sustainability. Expo City is an innovative business hub integrated with modern residences, cultural spaces, unique leisure facilities, restaurants, retail outlets, and of course, unique events spaces! A venue of note contained within Expo City is the huge Dubai Exhibition Centre that features around 45,000 square meters of event space meaning that no event is too large for Expo City! With that many square meters of events space available how could we not include it on our list of the top venues in Dubai?
Dubai Polo and Equestrian Club
Want to give your event a high society feel? Check out this venue! Known for extravagant events and a cool and chic vibe, the Dubai Polo and Equestrian Club is an amazing venue that regularly hosts international Polo tournaments if you happen to be a fan of the sport, or if you just love a good day out! The venue offers some spectacular event spaces, from verdant green outside space to stately indoor banquet rooms, to poolside bars, ensuring there is something here to fit the vibe of every single event, making this a perfect choice for anything from a conference to a party.
Found a venue that takes your fancy?
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