GESS Dubai 2026

What to see

• A conference program with CPD accredited sessions and interactive workshops. Source
• The GESS Education Awards, with a published shortlist, and a Startup Spotlight. Source

What to plan

• Registration
• Agenda and sessions
• Exhibitors and floor plan
• Official housing
• Official site

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Parking and the venue

Parking

Parking is available next to the Exhibition Plaza and at the nearby Sheikh Rashid Parking Tower. Source

Transit

The World Trade Centre metro station on the Red Line connects directly to the venue. Dubai International Airport is about a 10 minute drive away, and taxis can drop visitors at the Exhibition Plaza entrance on Sheikh Zayed Road. Source

Accessibility

All exhibition halls, meeting rooms and public areas are wheelchair accessible, accessible toilets are on the ground floor and above halls 6 to 8, reserved parking bays are available, and manual wheelchairs can be collected at the Convention Gate, Hall 1 and EMS. Source

Where to stay

Coming soon. Delta Arc will add this from an official source.

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Dining near the venue

The venue says its walkable campus has a range of food and beverage outlets, with more dining in neighbouring downtown Dubai. It names no restaurants. Source

From the airport

Travel details for the Dubai area.

Airports

• Dubai International Airport (ground transportation)
• Dubai World Central (Al Maktoum International) (ground transportation)

Airport to the venue

From DXB, the Metro Red Line runs from Terminals 1 and 3 and connects across the city, including the DWTC station. Dubai World Central is reached by RTA buses or taxis from Ibn Battuta and Expo 2020 Metro stations. Source

Rideshare

Uber, Careem and Bolt operate at DXB. Book in the app and follow the marked signs to the pickup point. Source

Taxis

Dubai Taxi Company taxis run around the clock from designated ranks at each DXB terminal. Source

• Dubai Taxi Company (DTC)

From an official list, in the order shown there. It may not be complete, and listing a company is not an endorsement. Check current fares with the operator.

Black car and SUV pickup

Coming soon. Delta Arc will add this from an official source.

Public transit

The Metro Red Line serves DXB Terminals 1 and 3, and Metro passes and Nol Cards are sold at ticket offices and machines there. RTA's s'hail app handles journey planning. Source

Dubai travel guide →

Questions worth asking there

A claim at a show is a starting point. These questions help you test it.

• Which schools have used this tool for a full year, and what did their own data show?
• Was the learning gain measured with an independent assessment or only with the vendor's own metrics?
• What student data does the tool collect, where is it stored, and can a district delete it on request?
• How much teacher training time is needed before the tool is used as described in the demo?

Common questions

When is GESS Dubai 2026?

November 10 to 12, 2026.

Where is GESS Dubai 2026 held?

Dubai World Trade Centre, Sheikh Saeed Halls, Dubai, United Arab Emirates.

Where do I park for GESS Dubai 2026?

Parking is available next to the Exhibition Plaza and at the nearby Sheikh Rashid Parking Tower.

How do I get to GESS Dubai 2026 from the airport?

From DXB, the Metro Red Line runs from Terminals 1 and 3 and connects across the city, including the DWTC station. Dubai World Central is reached by RTA buses or taxis from Ibn Battuta and Expo 2020 Metro stations.

Where can I eat near GESS Dubai 2026?

The venue says its walkable campus has a range of food and beverage outlets, with more dining in neighbouring downtown Dubai. It names no restaurants.