Travel and Accommodation

• Register Online: All attendees will need to register online. Click the link to register
• Check if applying for a visa in advance is required. Click this link for full details.
• Book your hotel accommodation.
• Know more about the country.

This is a non-residential conference. Hotel accommodation is not included in your registration fee. 

SPE has negotiated a discounted room rate with Bab Al Qasr Hotel & Residences for this conference that you can take advantage of from 5-11 September 2026.  Discounted room rates are subject to hotel room availability. 

Rooms are available for booking at a discounted rate .

Occupancy	5-11 September 2026
Single	AED 750
Double	AED 800

 

• For reservations, please send an email to: reservations@babalqasr.com.
• A discount code (shared in your registration confirmation email) is required to access the special rates.
• For additional nights, please contact the hotel directly.
• Kindly book on or before 21 August 2026 to avail the discounted room rate.
• Hotel Address: Corniche Road West, P.O. Box 63410, Abu Dhabi, UA\E

Hotel Address:
Bab Al Qasr Hotel & Residences
Corniche Road West, P.O. Box 63410
Abu Dhabi, UAE

It is the delegate’s responsibility to obtain their own travel visa where applicable. SPE cannot issue visas, nor can we guarantee it will be obtained. An automated visa invitation letter link will be available in the confirmation email once delegate completes the registration. 

For more information on a UAE visa, please visit the following websites:

• https://www.abudhabiairport.ae/en/passenger-guide/arrival/visa-requirements
• https://www.etihad.com/en-ae/fly-etihad/visas.

History of the Area:
The seven independent emirates of Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Sharjah, Ajman, Ras Al Khaimah, Umm Al Quwain and Fujairah came together to form the United Arab Emirates (UAE) in the year 1971. Abu Dhabi is the capital city of the UAE.

Weather:
The U.A.E enjoys 365 days of warm sunshine, with cooler evenings and occasional showers in the months between November to March.

Time Zone:
The UAE is 4 hours ahead of GMT (+4 GMT)

Economy:  
The UAE is one of the world's wealthiest countries, with a GDP of US $457 billion (2023), and has the sixth-largest proven oil reserves in the world. While oil and gas production form its foundation, Dubai is increasingly broadening its economic activity to include: real estate, tourism, trading and manufacturing.

Currency:
The official currency of the UAE is the Arab Emirates Dirham (AED or DHS.). Each Dirham is divided into 100 fils and is held constant against the US Dollar at an average of 3.67. All banks operate from 8.00am to 3.00pm, Sunday through Thursday and 8.00am to 12.00pm on Fridays. Currency exchange houses are open until late in the evening. All international credit and debit cards are widely accepted. Currency Converter

Electricity:
The standard electricity supply is 220/240 volts. American appliances may need a transformer.

Dress:
As in all Middle Eastern countries, respect for the local customs and sensibilities is recommended. Short, revealing or tight clothing can be worn, but it will attract attention. Lightweight summer clothing is suitable for most of the year, but something slightly warmer may be needed in the evening for the winter months. Please be sure to take some sort of jacket or sweater as February can get chilly in the evenings, also hotels and restaurants can be cold due to the air conditioning.

Language:
While Arabic is the official language, English is very widely spoken, especially in business. Given the large size of the expatriate population, several other languages are also used in everyday life, headed by Hindi, Urdu and Farsi.