ArabPlast: Hotels & Where to Stay
24 Mar – 26 Mar 2027 Dubai World Trade Centre 20,000 attendees
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ArabPlast is one of the Middle East's largest international trade shows for plastics, recycling, petrochemicals, packaging and rubber, held biennially at the Dubai World Trade Centre. Running since 1992, it gathers hundreds of exhibiting companies and industry professionals from the Middle East, Africa, Europe and Asia, with a growing emphasis on sustainability and the circular economy. For a hotel-booking traveller, the Dubai World Trade Centre setting is a strong advantage: it sits centrally on the Dubai Metro Red Line at the World Trade Centre station, surrounded by business hotels along Sheikh Zayed Road and in the DIFC and Downtown districts. Dubai offers plentiful accommodation, but ArabPlast often coincides with other major DWTC events, and its usual cooler-season timing is peak travel period, so well-located hotels near the metro fill up and rates rise. Booking early secures both a competitive price and a short, direct metro ride to the exhibition halls.
Popular areas for attendees: Sheikh Zayed Road / Trade Centre · Downtown Dubai · Bur Dubai.
- ArabPlast gathers hundreds of exhibitors and international trade visitors, tightening availability at central Dubai hotels.
- The Dubai World Trade Centre sits on the Metro Red Line, so a nearby hotel means an easy, short commute.
- ArabPlast often coincides with other DWTC events in Dubai's peak cooler season, adding to demand.
- Booking early secures better rates and a hotel with quick metro access to the venue.
Event at a glance
- Dates
- 24 Mar – 26 Mar 2027
- Venue
- Dubai World Trade Centre
- City
- Dubai, United Arab Emirates
- Airport
- DXB
- Attendance
- 20,000
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Rates shown for the event window, Tue, Mar 23 → Sat, Mar 27 (arrive the day before, leave the day after) — or choose your own dates above.
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Where to eat during ArabPlast
DWTC empties into DIFC and Satwa at night — book the flagship dinners before you fly and keep the 24-hour institutions for the late build-up shifts.
Trèsind Studio
Progressive Indian tasting menu
Palm Jumeirah — ~25 min by car from DWTC
The world's first Indian restaurant to hold three Michelin stars — an intimate ~20-seat rooftop studio. The definitive close-the-deal dinner if you can secure seats.
Tip: Book weeks ahead; the tasting runs ~3 hours — pick a night with no early hall access.
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Zuma Dubai
Contemporary Japanese izakaya
DIFC — one metro stop from DWTC
The default client-dinner room for Dubai's finance and trade-fair crowd — robata grill, polished service, minutes from DWTC.
Tip: The business set lunch is a fast, high-impression option between sessions.
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Ravi Restaurant
Pakistani · since 1978
Al Satwa — ~6 min by car from DWTC
A Dubai institution, open 24 hours — benchmark karahi and tandoor bread at canteen prices. Cab drivers and visiting CEOs at the same tables.
Tip: Chicken karahi and butter naan — and it never closes after late build-up shifts.
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Al Ustad Special Kabab
Iranian kebabs · since 1978
Bur Dubai — ~12 min by car from DWTC
Family-run, photo-plastered Persian kebab house — one of old Dubai's most beloved rooms, famous for yoghurt-marinated chicken kebab.
Tip: Open until ~3:30am — handy after late networking.
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Al Mallah
Lebanese street food
2nd December St, Al Satwa — ~5 min from DWTC
Dubai's benchmark shawarma — decades-old Satwa cafeteria open until ~2am. The quick, reliable bite after a long exhibition day.
Tip: Chicken shawarma with extra toum, pavement seating.
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The Sum of Us
Specialty coffee · bakery
Sheikh Zayed Rd — walking distance from DWTC
In-house roastery and sourdough bakery — effectively DWTC's nearest serious specialty coffee, good for a pre-show flat white or informal first meeting.
Tip: Arrive before 9am during GITEX week to beat the badge crowd.
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Client dinner, team night out or a free day after ArabPlast — bookable experiences in Dubai, same account, same checkout.
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Getting there
From Dubai Airport (DXB)
- Dubai International Airport is about 5-8 km from the Dubai World Trade Centre.
- The Dubai Metro Red Line links the airport directly to the World Trade Centre station.
- Taxis reach the venue in roughly 15-20 minutes.
- DXB is one of the world's busiest hubs with vast global connections.
Getting to the venue
- The World Trade Centre metro station sits at the DWTC entrance.
- Taxis and rideshare drop directly at the exhibition halls.
- Many Sheikh Zayed Road and Downtown hotels are a short ride or walk away.
- Traffic peaks around opening and closing, so allow extra time.
Getting around during ArabPlast
Dubai Metro
- The Dubai Metro Red Line runs along Sheikh Zayed Road with a World Trade Centre stop.
- A rechargeable Nol card covers metro, tram and bus travel.
- The metro is clean, efficient and the cheapest way to reach the venue.
- Downtown, DIFC and Marina are all metro-connected.
Taxis, rideshare and tram
- Metered taxis are plentiful, affordable and reliable across Dubai.
- Rideshare apps such as Careem and Uber operate widely.
- The Dubai Tram links Marina and JBR to the metro network.
- Expect higher demand around venue peak times.
Visa & entry
Visa-free and visa-on-arrival visitors
- Nationals of many countries (including the UK, US, EU states and others) receive visa-free entry or visa on arrival.
- GCC nationals travel to the UAE without a visa.
- Visa-free stays are typically 30 or 90 days depending on nationality.
- Passports should be valid for at least six months from entry.
Travellers needing a visa in advance
- Visitors not eligible for visa-free entry must arrange a UAE visa before travel.
- Visas can be sponsored by a hotel, airline or through official channels.
- Exhibitor or delegate invitations can support business-visa applications.
- Apply ahead, as demand rises around major DWTC events.
Entry rules change; confirm current requirements with the UAE embassy or official immigration site before booking travel.
First time at ArabPlast?
- Buy a Nol card on arrival to ride the metro straight to the World Trade Centre station.
- Winter weather is pleasant, but halls are heavily air-conditioned, so bring a layer.
- Dress smartly and modestly in line with local business norms.
- Register online in advance to speed up entry to the exhibition.
Insider tips from repeat attendees
- Hotels along the Metro Red Line near World Trade Centre give the fastest venue access.
- Check whether other DWTC events overlap, as this affects rates and crowds.
- Use the metro to bypass Sheikh Zayed Road traffic at peak hours.
- Downtown and DIFC offer strong dining within a short metro or taxi ride.
ArabPlast travel FAQs
Where should I stay for ArabPlast?
Stay along the Metro Red Line near the World Trade Centre, or in the Sheikh Zayed Road, DIFC and Downtown corridors, for a short metro ride or walk to the DWTC. Metro-connected hotels offer the most convenient access to the halls.
How much do hotels cost during ArabPlast?
Rates rise during ArabPlast, especially when it overlaps with other DWTC events in Dubai's peak cooler season. Prices vary by year, area and booking timing, so book early for better value.
How early should I book hotels for ArabPlast?
Book a few months ahead. ArabPlast draws international crowds and often coincides with other major events in peak season, so centrally located hotels fill early. Booking sooner protects both price and metro access.
Which airport do I fly into for ArabPlast?
Fly into Dubai International Airport (DXB), about 5-8 km from the Dubai World Trade Centre and linked directly by the Metro Red Line, plus taxis taking 15-20 minutes.
How do I get to the Dubai World Trade Centre?
The venue has its own World Trade Centre metro station on the Red Line, making the metro the easiest and cheapest access. Taxis and rideshare drop directly at the halls, and many nearby hotels are a short ride or walk away.
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