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EIC accommodation & travel information

February 5 – 7, 2025

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Conference venue

The EIC will be held in the Events Centre at the Intercontinental Hotel Festival City, Dubai.

Marsh has reserved a limited number of hotel rooms during the EIC period at the Intercontinental Hotel Festival City as well as the adjacent Crowne Plaza hotel.

Once your conference registration is approved, you will receive a confirmation email with links to allow you to make your hotel reservation at the discounted rate.

Conference attendees are responsible for their own transportation to and from the EIC venue and hotel accommodation.

Below are the negotiated rates per night, excluding VAT and fees, for guests attending the EIC.

Intercontinental Hotel Festival City

  • Single: AED 950
  • Double: AED 1000

Crowne Plaza hotel

  • Single: AED 800
  • Double: AED 900

Please note the following:

  • Room rates are:
    • Exclusive of 7% municipality fee, 10% service charge, and 5% VAT.
    • Exclusive of AED 20 tourism fee per room/per night.
    • Inclusive of buffet breakfast and wireless internet of 5Mbps.
    • Applicable only during the EIC dates, February 5-7, 2025.
    • Subject to availability.
  • Additional charges will apply for early check-in and late check-out. If you wish to guarantee early arrival or late departure, it would be considered as a pre-registered room from the night prior or post event and would require booking. A full night room charge will be applicable.
  • Hotel cancellation policy: Cancellations made within 30 days from the date of arrival will be charged equivalent to the entire length of stay.

Complimentary valet parking is available.

  • Dubai International Airport (DXB) – estimated driving time is 10 minutes.
  • Sharjah International Airport (SHJ) - estimated driving time is 30 minutes.
  • Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC) - estimated driving time is 40 minutes.
  • Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH) - estimated driving time is 1 hour and 15 minutes.

Travel and visa information

Travel and visa information

Before you travel to the UAE, please check your visa requirements and make sure you have a valid visa (if required) and that your passport meets the minimum validity period. Holders of non-standard passports and travel documents may have different entry requirements.

Travel and visa application requirements

We recommend you check with your nearest UAE embassy for the latest information or visit the UAE Ministry of Economy website.

Assistance obtaining visas

Via your airline

You can apply for a visit visa through national airlines and authorized airlines in the UAE if you are flying with them.

Emirates | Etihad | Fly Dubai | Air Arabia

Through the Intercontinental Hotel Festival City or Crowne Plaza hotel

If you are staying at either of the EIC hotels, please contact the hotel reservations team for assistance with the visa application process.

Other options

You can apply for a visit visa through:

Energy Industry Conference 2025

Follow the links for additional information