{"id":29013,"date":"2025-02-17T07:33:13","date_gmt":"2025-02-17T07:33:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/platinumlist.ceo\/guide\/?p=29013"},"modified":"2025-02-17T07:33:13","modified_gmt":"2025-02-17T07:33:13","slug":"how-to-get-to-gulfood-dubai-2025-transport-options-parking-tips","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/platinumlist.ceo\/guide\/how-to-get-to-gulfood-dubai-2025-transport-options-parking-tips\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Get to Gulfood Dubai 2025: Transport Options, Parking &#038; Tips"},"content":{"rendered":"<p data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gulfood.com\/\">Gulfood<\/a> is back in Dubai from February 17 to 20, 2025,<\/strong> bringing together food lovers and industry experts from around the world. If you&#8217;re planning to visit, make sure to sort out your transportation in advance \u2014 traffic will be heavy, and parking is limited. Here\u2019s a <strong>helpful guide to help you reach the venue<\/strong> smoothly.<\/p>\n<h4><strong>Taxis &amp; Ride-Hailing Services<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>The simplest way to reach the event is by taxi. You can <strong>flag down an RTA taxi or book one through the Careem app<\/strong>. Keep in mind that traffic builds up fast, especially along Sheikh Zayed Road near Dubai Mall, Business Bay, and Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC). Expect a higher fare than usual due to congestion.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-14805\" src=\"https:\/\/platinumlist.ceo\/guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/shutterstock_2505875883.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1000\" height=\"500\" srcset=\"https:\/\/platinumlist.ceo\/guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/shutterstock_2505875883.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/platinumlist.ceo\/guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/shutterstock_2505875883-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/platinumlist.ceo\/guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/shutterstock_2505875883-768x384.jpg 768w, https:\/\/platinumlist.ceo\/guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/shutterstock_2505875883-64x32.jpg 64w, https:\/\/platinumlist.ceo\/guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/shutterstock_2505875883-480x240.jpg 480w, https:\/\/platinumlist.ceo\/guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/shutterstock_2505875883-150x75.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Want to save on taxi fares? Use the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.careem.com\/\"><strong>Careem app<\/strong><\/a> and <strong>apply promo code<\/strong> GULFOOD25 for a 20% discount (up to AED 20) on two rides per day (not valid on Hala taxis).<\/p>\n<h4><strong>Dubai Metro: The Budget-Friendly Option to Get to Gulfood 2025<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>If you don\u2019t mind crowds, the Dubai Metro is your best bet. The <strong>Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC) Metro Station<\/strong> <strong>on the Red Line is the closest stop to the venue<\/strong>. Be prepared for a packed train, as Gulfood visitors and regular commuters will be sharing the ride. Recharge your nol card in advance and follow metro rules to avoid fines.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-15140\" src=\"https:\/\/platinumlist.ceo\/guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/shutterstock_2244374527.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1000\" height=\"500\" srcset=\"https:\/\/platinumlist.ceo\/guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/shutterstock_2244374527.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/platinumlist.ceo\/guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/shutterstock_2244374527-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/platinumlist.ceo\/guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/shutterstock_2244374527-768x384.jpg 768w, https:\/\/platinumlist.ceo\/guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/shutterstock_2244374527-64x32.jpg 64w, https:\/\/platinumlist.ceo\/guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/shutterstock_2244374527-480x240.jpg 480w, https:\/\/platinumlist.ceo\/guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/shutterstock_2244374527-150x75.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/p>\n<h4><strong>Free Shuttle Bus Service to Gulfood 2025<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>Dubai\u2019s RTA is offering a free shuttle bus to and from Gulfood. The buses run from <strong>Dubai Mall and Al Wasl Club<\/strong> <strong>between<\/strong> <strong>8 AM and 8 PM<\/strong>. They drop you off at the Gulfood Transportation Hub, where you can either walk to the venue or take another shuttle to the Exhibition Plaza. The same service is available for your return trip.<\/p>\n<h4><strong>Driving to Gulfood 2025 &amp; Parking Fees<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>If you prefer to drive, be aware that <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/platinumlist.ceo\/guide\/dubai-parking-fees-to-increase-during-major-events-new-rates-and-changes\/\">parking at DWTC now costs AED 25 per hour<\/a> during major events<\/strong>. There are a few paid parking spots near the venue:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Al Mustaqbal St. Parking<\/li>\n<li>Exhibition St. Parking<\/li>\n<li>Sheikh Rashid Tower Parking<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-16525\" src=\"https:\/\/platinumlist.ceo\/guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/shutterstock_1174878481.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1000\" height=\"500\" srcset=\"https:\/\/platinumlist.ceo\/guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/shutterstock_1174878481.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/platinumlist.ceo\/guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/shutterstock_1174878481-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/platinumlist.ceo\/guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/shutterstock_1174878481-768x384.jpg 768w, https:\/\/platinumlist.ceo\/guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/shutterstock_1174878481-150x75.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Another option is to park at One Za\u2019abeel, which is a short walk from the venue. If you\u2019d rather not drive all the way, <strong>park your car at one of these locations and take public transport to DWTC<\/strong>:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Dubai Mall Za\u2019abeel Parking<\/li>\n<li>Al Wasl Club<\/li>\n<li>Jebel Ali Metro Station<\/li>\n<li>Centrepoint Metro Station<\/li>\n<li>Max Metro Station, Al Kifaf<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>No matter what option you choose, it&#8217;s <strong>better to leave early to avoid delays<\/strong>. Traffic near DWTC can be unpredictable. With a little planning, you can enjoy everything Gulfood has to offer without transport stress. See you there!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Gulfood is back in Dubai from February 17 to 20, 2025, bringing together food lovers and industry experts from around the world. If you&#8217;re planning to visit, make sure to sort out your transportation in advance \u2014 traffic will be heavy, and parking is limited. 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