Registration & Hotels

How to register

By fax: +32 2 660 10 72 to the attention of Anne-Lise Gilson
By e-mail: scan the form and email it to anne-lise.gilson@uitp.org

 

Registration fees

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

*UITP MENA members benefit from a reduced fee of 250, 450, 650 € (depending on the registration period) thanks to the kind support of Abu Dhabi Department of Transport

 

 

Included in your registration fee:

  • Access to Congress & Conference sessions
  • Visit of the Showcase area
  • Electronic access to the speakers’ presentations via UITP E-library (Mobi+)
  • List of participants
  • Lunches and coffee breaks as indicated in the programme
  • Welcome reception
  • Networking dinner

 

Visas

Applicants who wish to receive an invitation letter for their visa applications are required to first pay their participation fee.

Should the delegate not be granted with his/her visa, the registration fee will be reimbursed (less €100 as administrative costs) provided he/she provides UITP with a written proof from the UAE authorities. This proof has to be sent to UITP to the attention of Anne-Lise Gilson (anne-lise.gilson@uitp.org).

UITP will grant visa invitation letters up to four (4) weeks prior to the conference date. Within four (4) weeks from the conference date visa invitation letters cannot be guaranteed. Please note that all costs relative to the sending of those documents are to be supported by the participant.

For more information, please contact the person in charge of visas: Mr. Sultan Abdulla Al Marzouqi sultan.almarzouqi@dot.abudhabi.ae

You will find below additional information on visas

 

Please note that this information may vary and it is therefore highly recommended to contact the local UAE embassy /consulate in your country of residence for detailed information on entry requirements for Abu Dhabi, UAE.

 

The following categories of visitors may receive their visit visa at the airport, upon arrival.

1. AGCC Residents who are not GCC nationals but who have a high professional status such as company managers, business people, auditors, accountants, doctors, engineers, pharmacists, or employees working in the public sector, their families, drivers and personal staff sponsored by them, are eligible for a non-renewable 30-day visa upon arrival at the approved ports of entry.

2. National citizens of the following countries:
UK(with the right of abode in UK), France, Italy, Germany, the Netherlands, Belgium, Luxembourg, Switzerland, Austria, Sweden, Norway, Denmark, Portugal, Ireland, Greece, Finland, Spain, Monaco, Vatican, Iceland, Andorra, San Marino, Liechtenstein, United States, Australia, New Zealand, Japan, Brunei, Singapore, Malaysia, South Korea and holders of Hong Kong SAR passports will be granted a free of charge visa for a single visit upon arrival in the UAE. It should be noted that this list may vary slightly from time to time and it is therefore best to check with your local UAE embassy or the airline that you are using to fly to the UAE.

 

If you do NOT fall into one of the above categories, you will require a visa and can get the same through one of the following sources:

  • Through hotel when you reserve your accommodation
  • Send your visa request after registration for the event to Mr. Sultan Abdulla Al Marzouqi on sultan.almarzouqi@dot.abudhabi.ae

 

Hotels

The hotel accommodation is not included in the registration fee. UITP has negotiated preferential rates in selected hotels located near the venue. Delegates are kindly invited to make their hotel booking directly with the hotel of their choice.

 

Jumeirah at Etihad Towers - Congress and Conference Venue

Jumeirah at Etihad Towers |P.O. Box 111929 |Abu Dhabi |United Arab Emirates |www.jumeirah.com

Room type:                 Deluxe Room
Rate (SG & DB room):  AED 1100 exclusive of 10% Service Charge and 6% Tourism Fee
Rates’ availability:      23 to 30 March 2012 (depending on hotel availability)
Breakfast:                   AED 140 (exclusive of 10% service charge and 6% tourism fee)
Reservations to be made through this link 3rd UITP MENA Congress with Group code – JADUITP

 

Hilton Abu Dhabi

P.O. Box 877| Abu Dhabi | United Arab Emirates |http://www.hilton.com

Room type:           Hilton Guest Room
Rate:                     AED 800 exclusive of 10% Service Charge and 6% Tourism Fee
Rates’ availability: 23 to 30 March 2012 (depending on hotel availability)
Breakfast:             AED 110 (exclusive of 10% service charge and 6% tourism fee)
Reservations to be made through this link

 

Cristal Hotel Abu Dhabi

P.O. Box 72898 | Abu Dhabi | United Arab Emirates |www.cristalhotelsandresorts.com

Room type and rate (inclusive of 10% Service Charge and 6% Tourism Fee):

                                                         Single                  Double
Amber Room (38 m2)                       AED 525                AED 625
Quartz Suite (46 m2)                        AED 625                AED 725
Emerald Suite (50 m2)                      AED 725                AED 825

Rates’ availability: 25 to 28 March 2012
Breakfast:              AED 90 inclusive of 10% Service Charge and 6% Tourism Fee
Reservations to be made through Mr. Sanjay Kumar| Cluster Reservations & Revenue Coordinator | +971 2 652 0000 ext 7701 |res.auh@cristalhotels.ae

 

Khalidiya Palace Rayhaan by Rotana

P.O. Box 4010 | Abu Dhabi | United Arab Emirates | www.rotana.com

Rome type:                  Classic Room
Rates (SG & DB room): AED 600 inclusive of 10% Service Charge and 6% Tourism Fee
Rates’ availability:       24 to 29 March 2012
Breakfast:                    AED 90 + 10% service charge and 6% tourism fee
Reservations:               Please use the attached booking form to be completed and sent to
Mr. Dushan Gunarathna | Groups Coordinator | groups.khalidiya@rotana.com | +971 2 6570131

 

Intercontinental Abu Dhabi

Bainouna Street | P.O. Box 4171 |Abu Dhabi| United Arab Emirates | www.intercontinentalabudhabi.com

Room type:           Deluxe Room
Rates:                    Single   AED 800 | Double AED 900
                             Rates inclusive of breakfast, 10% service charge and 6% tourism fee
Rates’ availability: 22 to 31 March 2012 (depending on hotel availability)
Reservations to be made through this link:  Int'l Association of Public Transport
Contact person : Rizielle Quintan |Group Coordinator | rizielle.quintan@icauh.ae