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Getting there
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What's in this guide
Get ready for CPHI Middle East with these simple steps
10 December 2024: 10:00 - 19:00
11 December 2024: 10:00 - 19:00
12 December 2024: 10:00 - 18:00
Plan your travel & accommodation in advance to maximise your time at CPHI Middle East 2024.
Travel information
Before you arrive
Things to consider before arriving at CPHI Middle East
The airport in Riyadh is the King Khalid International airport. We encourage you to pre-book a taxi to travel from the airport to your hotel, to make your arrival smooth and easy.
Hotels around show dates tend to fill up quickly. In order to secure the best price for your hotel, we’ve teamed up with Almatar to provide you with preferential rates at a variety of hotels within walking distance of the venue.
Getting around Riyadh and Saudi Arabia is easy – with plenty of taxis, car rental services, ride-hailing platforms and excellent public transport. Hiring a car is a cost-efficient way to explore, and cars can easily be hired at all major airports. Taxis can be found around busy locations including shopping malls and public parks.
Saudi Arabia has opened their doors to worldwide tourism and has a quick and easy solution for getting a visa for your trip.
They offer an eVisa which is through a user-friendly and efficient online system and is eligible for 63 countries. It allows for a 90-day stay in the country taking part in tourism-related activities.
The process is as follows:
1. Fill in the application linked below.
2. Pay the visa fee.
3. Get your online visa.
To apply for your eVisa, apply here.
To check if your country is eligible, you can check here.
If your nationality is not eligible for a Saudi e-Visa, please visit the Ministry of Foreign Affairs website (https://ksavisa.sa/) for further information and assistance. You may also contact our customer service team for additional support.
In Riyadh, there are several hotels with event space and conference rooms. For example, the Hyatt Place Riyadh Al Sulaimania and the Luthan Hotel & Spa.
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A UNESCO World Heritage site, this was the original home of the royal family.
Quad bike, Walking on the dunes, sand boarding and have dinner under the stars, amidst the whispers of sand and wind, you'll gain insights into the Bedouin life.
Riyadh has a variety of restaurant options. Click here to read more about some of the best restaurants the city has to offer.
Parking note: Visitor regular parking will be available on first-come, first-served basis.
Riyadh’s taxi service is convenient and easy to use. Simply call 920003090 and a driver will be dispatched as soon as possible. App based taxi and ridesharing services are available in Riyadh.
Use the mobile app to book a trip and select the type of car you would like to ride in. Drivers can be ordered for immediate pick-up or you can schedule a ride ahead of time. You can pay for your trip using cash or credit card.
Download the apps here: Careem | Uber
Taking a taxi to CPHI Middle East?
Use code "CPHI24" and avail 100% discount for a maximum of 50 SAR.
Valid on rides to and from Riyadh Front Exhibition and Conference Center, from 10 - 12 December 2024
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