Venue Attendance

Abu Dhabi

Abu Dhabi is the capital city of the United Arab Emirates (UAE), a modern and vibrant country sitting at the heart of the Middle East region that has transformed – over the last five decades – from a largely-rural nation to a modern, urbanized society with sophisticated infrastructure committed to providing equality and social justice to all its inhabitants.

Abu Dhabi has a sterling reputation as the safest city in the world, among more than 330 urban areas, according to a study released by Numbeo, a global provider of data on economic, social, and safety areas. Abu Dhabi has won first place on this listing since 2022. The capital has a low crime rate index of 11.98 and the highest safety index of 88.02 out of 100.

Home to a large concentration of attractions and cultural sites, Abu Dhabi is popular amongst tourists worldwide. Made up of 200 islands, the emirate has diverse landscapes ranging from coastal islands filled with world-famous attractions and beaches to an uninterrupted desert scenery. Highlights include the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque and Yas Island.

Reachability from
Europe and the World

Arrival by plane.

Abu Dhabi and Dubai are well-connected, and are just a six-hour flight from parts of Europe, and Asia.

Venue by taxi (from Abu Dhabi Airport): €20-25
Venue by taxi (from Dubai Airport): €80-85

VISA requirements.

Visas are available free of charge from citizens of most countries, and detailed information can conveniently be found on this website.

Transportation in Abu Dhabi.

Moving around Abu Dhabi is extremely simple using local taxis, Careem, and Uber. More than 85% of local Abu Dhabi taxis are hybrid or eco-friendly. The minimum cost per trip is €3 and most journeys within the city center area will not be more than €3-7. While there is limited public transport, generally it is recommended to use local taxis as they are extremely easy to book and the cost is relatively small. Please note that a shuttle bus will be provided from the accommodation options to the event venue for conference attendees.

Hotel: The St. Regis Abu Dhabi

We have chosen the St Regis Abu Dhabi as the venue for EWSN’24 (video). This 5-star hotel is part of the iconic Nation Towers and is located in the heart of Abu Dhabi on the spectacular Corniche, an 8 km pedestrianized waterfront with cafes, food trucks, and beaches. The hotel offers a blend of authentic Arabian hospitality with extensive experience as a business and social hub for Arabian royalty, corporate events and leisure guests from all over the world.

Accommodation

We will negotiate special rates for a limited number of rooms at the St. Regis (5-star) hotel, and other 4-star hotels nearby. Additional information will be added when the registration opens.