Plan your trip before you arrive
Find everything you need to know about getting to Dubai Exhibition Centre (DEC), including directions, parking and transport options.
FAQs
Where is the venue?
Dubai Exhibition Centre (DEC) is in Expo City Dubai. Link to the venue.
Which roads lead to the venue?
Roads to the venue are Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Road (E311) and Expo Road (E77). Download the Transport & Parking Map.
How do I get to the venue by Metro?
Take the Dubai Metro Red Line to Expo 2020 Station. The station is right in front of the Dubai Exhibition Centre. Trains run every 3 to 4 minutes.
Park and Ride is available at:
- Centrepoint Metro Station Parking
- e& Metro Station Parking
- National Paints Metro Station Parking
- Al Kifaf Multi-Storey Parking (via Max Metro Station)
How do I get here from Abu Dhabi or Fujairah?
Take Etihad Rail to Dubai. Change to the Dubai Metro Red Line at Jumeirah Golf Estates Metro Station. Continue to Expo 2020 Station. Check the latest Etihad Rail schedule before you travel.
Where can I park, and how much does it cost?
Paid parking is available at P1 to P6. Parking costs AED 10 per hour. Pay at the payment booths, to the ushers in the car park, or in the DWTC Parking App. The app also shows parking availability and lets you register your vehicle.
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Is there a shuttle from the car parks to the halls?
Shuttle buses run between the car parks and the venue all day. Buggies are also available at the South Pick-up/Drop-off and P6.
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Is there free parking?
Yes. Free parking is available at the Airshow parking area at Dubai World Central (DWC) / Al Maktoum International Airport. Free shuttle buses run from there to the halls.
Where do taxis, ride-hailing and mall buses pick up?
- Taxis and RTA mall buses use the Transportation Hub (TH).
- Mall buses run between DEC and Dubai Hills Mall, Mall of the Emirates and Marina Mall from 2:00 PM.
- Careem and Uber pick up and drop off at P6.
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Are there RTA buses to the venue?
RTA buses run between the Transportation Hub (TH) and these malls from 2:00 PM:
- Dubai Hills Mall
- Mall of the Emirates
- Marina Mall
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Is the venue accessible for People of Determination?
Yes. A People of Determination point is marked on the map, near the DEC Arrival Plaza.
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Where can I eat and rest?
There is a dedicated Food & Beverage area inside the South Hall. Food trucks are also available at the North Plaza and South Plaza. Seating areas are available in both halls.
Are there prayer rooms?
Yes. Prayer rooms are near the North and South entrances.
Is there an ATM?
ATMs are available at Expo 2020 Metro Station.
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Accommodation near the Metro
Hotels near stations, Zones 2, 3 and 6 that is Business Bay, Downtown Dubai, Internet City DMCC offer a convenient commute to DEC.
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Restaurants
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Nightlife
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Wellness
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