SIGMA Eurasia offers essential travel tips for its Dubai event

SIGMA Eurasia gears up for a grand opening in Dubai, Feb 25-27. Attendees can look forward to streamlined travel, exclusive networking events, and social media engagement.

The eagerly awaited SIGMA Eurasia event in Dubai will be held on Feb.25-27 and is set to unfold at the Festival Arena by the Intercontinental Hotel Festival City. To ensure attendees make the most of their experience, here’s a streamlined guide to the event’s highlights.

For those new to Dubai, the SIGMA website offers a “Plan Your Trip” section filled with essential travel tips and accommodation recommendations. Dubai Festival City (DFC), the hub for many networking events, boasts partner hotels such as the Intercontinental, Crowne Plaza, and Holiday Inn Dubai Festival City, with a complete list available online. Attendees are reminded to check their passport validity and visa requirements for entry into the UAE.

Transport to the Festival Arena has been simplified, with options including RTA buses, water taxis, and metro services from the Creek Metro Station, located 5 km away. For precise directions, attendees can refer to the event’s website.

To stay informed of any last-minute updates, attendees are encouraged to follow SIGMA’s official social media channels and listen to the SiGMA Eurasia Podcast. An official Telegram channel is also available for instant updates.

To avoid queues, pre-registration is open at the InterContinental Dubai Festival City – Vista Lounge on February 25th, from 10:00 to 22:00, with networking drinks starting at 18:00. Attendees can prepare by having their digital ticket and a form of ID ready, and badges can be generated online.

For convenience, shuttle bus services will run from the Intercontinental Hotel and the Holiday Inn Hotel on the 26th and 27th, departing every half hour from 8:30 to 18:30. Taxis can be booked via Careem and Uber UAE.

Practical tips for visitors include using the Dirham (AED) as the official currency, staying updated on COVID-19 travel guidelines, and noting emergency numbers. Attendees should also bring a Type G power adapter for their devices.

In a novel addition, SIGMA Eurasia introduces an official Instagram filter for attendees to enhance their social media posts, especially during the gala awards. This feature aims to add a unique touch to attendees’ social media presence.