LOADING BAY ACCESS INFORMATION (For Contractors)

To enter DWTC’s loading bay, contractors need to purchase Vehicle Passes and also report to Al Warsan Holding Area to be assigned a time slot and issued a queuing token. The token/vehicle pass will need to be presented at the DWTC loading bay for access. Detailed information on how to purchase badges can be found in the Contractor + Portal - Assign Badges .pdf file.

Important: Contractor Badges and Vehicle Passes need to be digitally purchased and assigned on the DWTC Contractor+ Portal.
This must be done prior to the build-up/ set-up day as the process takes time.

Onsite registration is no longer available at the venue. Badges/passes must be purchased prior to build-up or breakdown, so contractor badges are approved and issued in time.    

Each Vehicle accessing through the loading bay must have a Vehicle Pass assigned to it. 

If you are bringing brochures, pull up banners or posters, these can be brought in from the private car parks via the main exhibition entrance.  For furniture or larger items, access from the loading bay is required. 

Should you have any questions, please reach out to the DWTC Accreditation Team at [email protected] / Hotline: +971 (0)4 306 4816.

Exhibitor Passes for Build-up and Breakdown Access (Digital)

NEW: Mandatory DWTC Exhibitor Pass for Build-up & Breakdown

• Effective January 2026, all exhibitors accessing the hall during build-up and breakdown days must obtain a Digital Exhibitor Access Pass from DWTC, separate to the physical Exhibitor Badge for Open Days.
• DWTC-issued Exhibitor Access Pass costs AED 30 per build-up / breakdown day per person.
• Exhibitor Passes for Build and Breakdown access, Contractor and Vehicle Passes can be obtained from the DWTC-portal: Exhibitor, Supplier & Contractor Portal
• Exhibitors who need to enter the halls to carry out stand construction or troubleshooting activities beyond the timings above must obtain a contractor pass via the Contractor+ Portal.

Exhibitors and contractors are not permitted to use their company’s forklifts within the hall.

Our on-site logistics supplier are Airlink & DSV, They can help with all your transport and lifting requirements. Please contact them directly using the details below.

To aid safer working practices, there will be no forklifts operating in the halls during the initial stages of breakdown until it is deemed safe by the organisers to do so. This is to ensure the safety of all those attending the exhibition.

Stand build contractors and exhibitors are not permitted to operate any lifting or access equipment. Any unauthorised lifting or access equipment will be removed from site.

All deliveries must be marked up clearly as follows: 

GESS 2026 Exhibition
Airlink International 
Your Company Name, Your Stand No, Your Contact No
Dubai World Trade Centre
Hall 2, PO Box 10466
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Tel: +971 (0) 4 332 5334 / +971 (0) 4 321 3235
Attn: William Lobo
Email: [email protected]

Please ensure that your exhibit materials are delivered and in place within the hall at least 2 hours prior to the official opening. No large exhibits can be brought to the hall after this time and will not be permitted. Small hand carried items only may be brought into the hall during show open hours. Any items requiring a trolley or pallet truck must wait until after the show has closed.

Organisers are not able to accept deliveries on behalf of exhibitors. This is especially applicable to courier services that require a signature. All couriers will be held within the reception building where exhibitors will have to meet them in order to sign and receive their delivery.

Deliveries will not be accepted on-site before the following deadlines:

8 November 2026 for space only exhibitors
9 November 2026 for shell scheme (where the organiser provides the basic stand) exhibitors

No excess stock, literature or packing cases may be stored around or behind your stand, due to the materials being a fire risk. If you require on-site storage, a place to store empty cartons, boxes, literature etc. please contact GT Exhibition who will collect these from your stand, store them and redeliver them during the breakdown period.