1 2014 GLOBAL DEVELOPMENT FINANCE CONFERENCE 23 SEPTEMBER 2014 CROWNE PLAZA HOTEL, DUBAI Information for Participants CONFERENCE VENUE – Al Jumairah Ballroom (2 nd floor) Crowne Plaza Dubai, Sheik Zayed Road Dubai Tel: +971 433 11 111 Fax: +971 433 14 150 Email: [email protected] Website: http://www.crowneplaza.com/hotels/gb/en/dubai DURATION OF THE CONFERENCE Tuesday 2 September 2014 (full day) Wednesday 3 September 2014 (full day) Tour Dessert Safari Tour to be confirmed AIR TRAVEL Participants are responsible to book and manage their own travel to and from Dubai. TRANSPORT TO THE HOTEL Please note that the Hotel have scheduled Shuttle service only from the Hotel to the Airport. From the Airport we are offering only private pick up services. Taxi’s are available at the airport which is a much cheaper option. WEATHER The average maximum daytime temperature in Dubai in September is a very hot 38°C (100°F), while the average minimum nighttime temperature is a warm 26°C (79°F). On average 0 mm (0 inches) of rain normally falls in Dubai during September with very little chance of rain falling during the month. You can expect on average 10 hours of sunshine a day in Dubai during September. Updated information is also available at: http://www.dubai weather.co.uk/september/ ACCOMODATION The Crowne Plaza Hotel offers a discounted rate for conference participants. Single standard room AED 750 bed and breakfast, Double standard room AED 800 bed and breakfast. For reservations please email: [email protected]. For more hotel options in Sheikh Zayed Road, please visit: www.crowneplaza.com/dubai