Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC) is the premier events space in the region. With more than three million annual visitors, 50,000 exhibitors and around 185 countries represented, the sprawling exhibition centre is more than meets the eye, with restaurants, hotels, offices and lounges – but it's not all for trade shows. There's plenty of fun events, too.

DWTC plays host to a wide range of live shows throughout the year. Past performers include DJ Tiesto, George Ezra, 30 Seconds to Mars and comedy superstar Dave Chapelle. The expansive, interconnected halls have also welcomed huge international productions, such as Cirque du Soleil. Post-event, visitors can roam around the wider area, which offers a huge number of restaurants, hotels and lounges.

The main Trade Centre campus includes Sheikh Rashid Hall, Maktoum Hall, the Al Mulaqua Ballroom, Sheikh Saeed Halls, Za’abeel Halls and the Trade Centre Arena. DWTC is also the home of Dubai's first ever skyscraper. Rising 38 storeys, Sheikh Rashid Tower (also referred to as Dubai World Trade Centre) was built in 1979 and remained the tallest building in Dubai for many years.

How to get to Dubai World Trade Center (DWTC)

You can get to DWTC using the below transportation options:

Metro: Take the Red Line, for example from City Centre Deira (north) towards Expo Metro Station or from Mall of the Emirates (south) towards Centrepoint Metro Station, and get off at World Trade Centre Metro Station. It is only a few minutes away from your destination.
Bus: One of the closest bus stops is Novotel Hotel Stop which is serviced, for example, by bus line 27 coming from City Centre Metro Bus Stop 1-1 next to City Center Deira.

Please visit rta.ae for detailed public transportation schedules.

Alternatively, if you're driving and coming from Dubai Mall, get on Sheikh Zayed Rd/E11 and head towards Dubai Creek. Take exit 53, continue straight and get on 2nd Zaa'beel Rd/D73, following signs to your destination which lies to your right. Get a preview of your entire trip on Google Maps.

Nearby landmarks: Zabeel Park is on the northeast side of (DWTC), while the popular Museum of the Future lies further south.

How to get to Dubai World Trade Center (DWTC)

Stay up-to-date with what's on at DWTC – check out the upcoming and ongoing events here on Dubai Calendar.

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