Dear Organisers

We are excited to welcome you to the Global Encounters Festival 2025 in Dubai!

We have secured special hotel rate options just for you. While you are free to book your own accommodations, we recommend using the discounted rates we've arranged. Please note, transportation to the festival venues is only available from designated hotels.

You can return to this page to book your hotel. Please keep the following in mind:

• Use your registered email to access and book your hotel.

• Only one room can be booked per volunteer at the onsite hotels.

• Each registered email can only be used once for booking.

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1. Booking and Reservations

• Hotel availability is strictly on a first-come, first-served basis.

• To secure your booking, full payment must be made at the time of reservation.

• Please note above rooms rate/availability is based on subject to availability. This is not confirmed until you receive a confirmation email.

• Rates are inclusive of breakfast, taxes and UAE VAT. Tourism fee is not included and will need to be paid directly to the hotel at check in.

• Standard check in check out timings apply.

• Full name as per passport for each customer.

• Age of infant/child at the time of arrival in Dubai.

• Rates are for a maximum of two occupants per room. Additional charges may apply for extra children or adults. Emirates will provide details on surcharges and conditions.

2. Management of Bookings

• Booking reservations are being managed by Emirates.

3. Modifications and Cancellations

• Any modifications to your booking must be made through Emirates and are subject to hotel availability.

• Cancellation policies vary by hotel and will be provided at the time of booking. Please review them carefully.

• Refunds, if applicable, will be processed according to the cancellation policy of the respective hotel.

Please note that this service is provided by Emirates Dubai Experience in conjunction with the Global Encounters Festival 2025 organising team (the GE Team). The GE Team (and any connected legal entities, affiliates, and volunteers) assume no liability for the content of the portal. The GE Team make no representations or warranties about the accuracy, reliability, or completeness of the information. The GE Team are not responsible or liable for any errors or omissions, or for results obtained, and assume no liability for room bookings, or any connected issues experienced. The GE Team (or associated legal entities) will not be entering into transactions with the hotels or customers, and shall not be assuming any associated liabilities.

We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring that your personal data is handled in accordance with applicable laws. By inputting your data, you agree that we may collect, use, store and process this data. We will share your data with Emirates Dubai Experience so that they can complete your reservation.