This year’s GITEX GLOBAL will be the 43rd edition of the most established and iconic large scale exhibition in the world – providing a gateway for tech creators, investors and enthusiasts to collaborate for over 4 decades.
The surge in global demand has rallied GITEX GLOBAL – The world’s largest tech show, scaling even bigger this year across two mega venues, Dubai World Trade Centre & Dubai Harbour – covering a ground-breaking 41 halls of exhibition space, housing tech powerhouses & revolutionary startups within AI, Cybersecurity, Mobility, Sustainable Tech and much more.
Get ready for 5 full days of enthralling conferences, live-action workshops, matched concierge networking and business partnerships as well as discovering the latest tech in use and unseen by the masses.
Getting to Dubai Harbour from DWTC
Shuttle Buses (FREE)
Get to Dubai Harbour from GITEX GLOBAL with frequent and free shuttle buses that run all day, every day
| Time | 10:00 – 18:00 |
| Frequency | Every 15 min |
| Pick Up Points | Arena Plaza (next to Hall 1) and Convention Gate (Hall 8) |
| Cost | Free |
FAST-TRACK
| Taxi | Dedicated taxi pick up points at GITEX GLOBAL with a fast-track lane for all Dubai Harbour visitor. |
| Location | Transportation Hub |
CAREEM (Discount)
| Careem | Use your exclusive discount code for 20% Off on all Careem Journeys (T&Cs apply) |
| Location | Pick up / drop o Transportation Hub |
| Cost | Careem Code : ENS2023 |
FAST-TRACK
METRO
METRO
The fastest way to Dubai Harbour. Right outside Dubai World Trade Centre, take the Red Line metro to Al Khail station (10 stops), then jump on the free shuttle bus that will swiftly take you to Expand North Star in just a few minutes
| Location | World Trade Centre Metro Station |
| Time | Metro schedule |
| Frequency | Every 2 minutes during peak hours |
| Cost | 5 AED with NOL card |
Getting to Dubai Harbour from the city
Metro
Quick and easy jump on the Dubai metro Red Line and take our free Expand North Star shuttle from there to the Harbour.
| Location | Al Khail Metro Station |
| Time | Metro schedule |
| Frequency | Every 2 minutes during peak hours |
Tram
Travelling from JBR or Dubai Marina? Take the tram to Mina Seyahi Station and use our free shuttle service for the last few minutes of your journey.
| Location | Mina Seyahi Tram Station |
| Time | Tram schedule |
| Frequency | Every 8 minutes |
| Cost | 3 AED with NOL card |
Shuttle Buses – Hotels
| Location | Grand Millennium Signature 1 Novotel Radisson Blu Media One W Dubai Al Habtoor Sheraton JBR Avani Westin Mina Seyahi Beach Resort |
| Time | Pick up & drop o 09:00 – 19:00 |
| Frequency | Daily |
| Cost | Free |
Taxi
Door-to-door travel with drop off right in front of the Expand North Star entrance.
Location : Dubai Harbour
CODE IS APPLICABLE TO/FROM DUBAI HARBOUR
CAREEM
Book your ride via the Careem app and save 20% on your journey. (T&Cs apply) The drop off point is directly in front of the Expand North Star entrance.
| Location | Dubai Harbour |
| Cost | Careem Code – ENS2023 |
Arriving to Dubai Harbour
PARKING
FREE PARKING
700 parking spaces Head to SkyDive Dubai and cross the waters to Dubai Harbour using the free water taxi. Ahoy sailors!
| Location | SkyDive Dubai Parking |
| Time | 08:00 – 20:00 |
| Cost | Free |
*FREE SHUTTLE BUSES AVAILABLE
PARKING
Park at Nakheel Monorail parking for the Dubai Palm and get on our free shuttle service direct to Dubai Harbour.
| Location | Nakheel Monorail Parking Building Dubai Palm |
| Time | 08:00 – 20:00 |
| Cost | 10 AED per hour |
Water Tax
With a venue surrounded by water, what better way to arrive than by boat! Take the water taxi from SkyDive Dubai to Expand North Star.
Metro Pick up
Want to avoid Dubai traffic & jump on the metro? Take our free shuttle from Al Khail Metro station to connect you to Dubai Harbour.
| Location | Al Khail Metro Station |
| Time | 09:00 – 18:00 |
| Frequency | Every 15 min |
| COST | Free |
BUGGIES
Expand North Star buggies onsite will bring you from the Harbour parking and the water taxi station to the main entrance.
| Location | On Site – Harbour |
| Time | 09:00 – 19:00 |
| Frequency | Every 5 min |
| Cost | Free |
