Dubai Airshow 2009

15 - 19 November Jebel Ali, Dubai, UAE

Some 45,421 industry-linked visitors from 131 countries attended the five-day show, which ran at Airport Expo Dubai, United Arab Emirates, last week - a 30% increase in the number attending the 2005 event. The turnout included 32 civil delegations from 30 countries and 82 military delegations from 48 countries.

Dubai

Sleeping & Eating

If you need a place to stay in Dubai, scroll down for a comprehensive list of recommended hotels and residential apartments - plus an inviting selection of local restaurants and bars.

Hotels

There is a wide choice of hotels in Dubai ranging from small boutiques to 7 star luxury properties.Hotels in Dubai can be split into 'beach hotels' that are mainly grouped along the coast to the south of city and 'city' hotels located within a 15 minute journey from Dubai's International Airport. The larger hotels all offer an airport shuttle bus service.

Residential Apartments

A cheaper alternative to staying in a hotel is to rent furnished accommodation. This can be done on a daily/weekly/monthly or yearly basis and there are a number of agencies offering this service. The apartments come fully furnished, plus maid service. Additionally there may be sports facilities such as a gym and swimming pool in the building.

Food & Drink

Dubai offers pretty much every type of international cuisine imaginable. Whilst restaurants located in hotels are able to offer alcohol and can be expensive, some of the best places to eat are the small street side stands around town, however these restaurants do not serve alcohol.

The Dubai Airshow is organised by Fairs & Exhibitions (1992) Ltd in co-operation with the Dubai Civil Aviation Authority, Dubai Airports and in collaboration with the United Arab Emirates Armed Forces.