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Your trip plan
A step-by-step plan for Dubai — built backwards from the goal: arrive prepared, do the expo well, get back. Event dates: February 17, 2025 – February 21, 2025.
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Visa & entry
If you need a visa, start the process well before February 17, 2025 — processing can take several weeks.
The UAE grants visa-free entry or visa-on-arrival to many nationalities (GCC nationals enter freely; many others get 30-90 days). Check the official ICP/GDRFA requirements for your passport.
General guidance only — always confirm requirements with the official embassy/consulate for your nationality.
Flights
Dubai International Airport (DXB) — ~5km to centre
Al Maktoum International (Dubai World Central) (DWC) — ~37km to centre
Get oriented
See what the expo is actually like:
▶ Gulfood 2022 — World’s Largest Food & Hospitality Show — Dubai World Trade CentreMore videos on the event page →1–2 weeks out
Connectivity & money
du and e& (Etisalat) SIMs sold at DXB arrivals
Travel info sources: https://www.visitdubai.com · https://icp.gov.ae (entry/visa) · https://www.rta.ae (Metro)
eSIM: Airalo and similar eSIMs cover the UAE
Plug: Type G (UK-style 3-pin) · 230V / 50Hz
UAE Dirham (AED)
Cards and contactless are accepted almost everywhere; carry some cash for souks.
Save before you go
📿 A prayer-times app, or use the venue timetable in Phase 3 below.
🆘 Emergency: 999 · Police 999
During the expo
Airport → venue & getting around
The Dubai Metro (Red & Green lines) is clean, cheap and air-conditioned; taxis are plentiful.
Nol card works on Metro, tram and buses.
Official cream-coloured taxis are metered and reliable; Careem/Uber also widely used.
Eat — halal near the venue
Prayer at the venue
| Day | Fajr | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon 17 Feb | 05:35 | 12:33 | 15:48 | 18:14 | 19:26 |
| Tue 18 Feb | 05:34 | 12:33 | 15:49 | 18:15 | 19:27 |
| Wed 19 Feb | 05:34 | 12:33 | 15:49 | 18:15 | 19:28 |
| Thu 20 Feb | 05:33 | 12:33 | 15:49 | 18:16 | 19:28 |
| Fri 21 Feb | 05:32 | 12:32 | 15:50 | 18:16 | 19:29 |
Approximate (Muslim World League method) — confirm locally on the day.
A spare evening
Burj Khalifa & Dubai Mall
Downtown
The world's tallest building, fountains and aquarium.
Al Fahidi Historic District & abra ride
Bur Dubai
Old Dubai wind-tower quarter; cross Dubai Creek on a traditional abra.
Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque
Abu Dhabi (~1.5h)
A stunning day trip to one of the world’s largest mosques.
The reason you came
Plan your day
Check the programme on the official event page and map out the zones you want to walk.
Event details →Is this for you?
This event is aimed at: Halal certification bodies, Importers, distributors & wholesalers, Retail & procurement buyers, Halal trade buyers across the Middle East.