WORDS GEMMA GREENWOOD Accommodation options providing convenient access to Expo 2020 Dubai
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here is no shortage of accommodation in Dubai and with the city offering great transport links, from the Dubai Metro and Dubai Taxis to car services such as Uber and Careem, it is easy to get to the event from most properties. Many hotels and hotel groups are official Expo ticket resellers too, so you can check in and buy your ticket to this momentous world gathering. Others, such as Emaar Hospitality Group (EHG), Expo’s official Hotel, Hospitality and Catering partner, are offering complimentary tickets and other VIP benefits. Here we round-up some of the best hotel options for business travellers visiting Dubai for work and Expo.
2020 CLUB BY EMAAR
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Rove Expo 2020
Located at the heart of action in Al Wasl Plaza, Rove Expo 2020 is the event’s only on-site hotel. If you are visiting Dubai with the sole purpose of attending Expo to gain knowledge and conduct business, this is your ideal basecamp. When you book a stay at this modern property, the price you pay includes Expo tickets for the duration of your stay. Room options range from a 20sqm Cosy Rover Room to a 64sqm Al Wasl Suite. The Executive Suite sleeps four to eight people if you add a connecting room. rovehotels.com
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What’s it got? ✓ Modern rooms with all the essentials ✓ 100 per cent sustainable in-room amenities ✓ All-day dining and grab-and-go café ✓ Co-working, meeting and networking spaces ✓ Ultra-fast 5G Wi-Fi ✓ Outdoor swimming pool overlooking Al Wasl Dome ✓ 24-hour gym
If you fancy a little VIP treatment during your Expo visit – or want to treat your clients to some – head to the 2020 Club by Emaar, a dedicated hospitality venue, located at Al Wasl Plaza. The exclusive club, located next to the mesmerising Al Wasl dome and the UAE Pavilion, offers multiple venues for hire, including a rooftop space, as well as lounges where you can dine in comfort or relax with a drink and watch Expo’s themed celebrations or the lighting up of the dome at night. To access 2020 Club by Emaar, purchase exclusive Hospitality Dining Passes from Emaar Hospitality’s official website. Passes include a threehour dining experience at the Hospitality Lounge with unlimited food and selected soft beverages, plus stunning Al Wasl Plaza views. emaarhospitality.com
