GISEC Global 2026 is here. The Middle East and Africa’s largest cybersecurity exhibition and conference is running from May 5 to 7, 2026 at the Dubai Exhibition Centre, Expo City Dubai. Over 25,000 infosec professionals from 180 plus countries are in the city this week for three days of keynotes, live cyber drills, hands-on workshops, and the biggest gathering of cybersecurity minds the region has seen.
If you are attending GISEC this week, one question matters before anything else: how are you getting to Expo City? This guide covers exactly that, including transfer times from key Dubai locations, what to expect at the venue, and how Maza’s chauffeur service gets you there and back without a single logistical concern.
GISEC Global is the Arab world’s most important cybersecurity event. In 2026, it has moved to a new and significantly larger home at the Dubai Exhibition Centre inside Expo City Dubai, a world-class venue that reflects the scale the event has grown into.
This year’s programme includes:
GISEC 2026 is under the patronage of the UAE Cybersecurity Council with the Dubai Electronic Security Center as the official government cybersecurity partner. This is not a niche industry event. It is a national and international security priority, and the calibre of attendees reflects that.
Expo City Dubai sits in the Dubai South district, close to Al Maktoum International Airport and approximately 35 to 45 kilometres from central Dubai. The Dubai Exhibition Centre is located within the Expo City grounds and is where all GISEC sessions, workshops, and exhibitions take place.
Maza is based in Al Garhoud, Dubai. Here are realistic transfer times to Expo City Dubai during GISEC week:
| From | Distance | Off-peak | Peak hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| Al Garhoud (Maza base) | ~40 km | 35 to 40 min | 55 to 70 min |
| Dubai International Airport (DXB) | ~42 km | 35 to 45 min | 55 to 75 min |
| Al Maktoum Airport (DWC) | ~22 km | 20 to 25 min | 30 to 40 min |
| Downtown Dubai / DIFC | ~35 km | 30 to 35 min | 50 to 65 min |
| Dubai Marina / JBR | ~20 km | 20 to 25 min | 35 to 50 min |
| Business Bay / City Walk | ~37 km | 30 to 40 min | 55 to 70 min |
| Deira / Al Garhoud area | ~40 km | 35 to 45 min | 55 to 75 min |
| Ibn Battuta / JVC area | ~12 to 15 km | 15 to 20 min | 25 to 35 min |
For delegates staying in central Dubai, the journey is manageable but requires proper planning during peak morning hours. Book your Maza chauffeur the evening before so your morning transfer is confirmed and on time before GISEC sessions begin.
GISEC Global attracts a very specific type of professional. CISOs, government security officials, enterprise technology leaders, and senior security architects. These are people who work in environments where punctuality, discretion, and reliability are not preferences but requirements. Their transport during GISEC week should reflect the same standards.
Expo City Dubai is a large and well-designed venue but arriving at the correct entrance for the Dubai Exhibition Centre matters, especially on the opening morning of GISEC when thousands of delegates converge simultaneously. Your Maza chauffeur knows exactly where to drop you, how to navigate the venue access roads, and how to get you to the registration area without the confusion that comes with arriving in an unfamiliar location for the first time.
GISEC days are long. Keynotes start early, workshops run through lunch, networking extends into early evening, and side meetings happen in between. Your Maza chauffeur adapts to your full day. If a session overruns, if you need to step out for an offsite meeting, or if the evening programme runs later than planned, we are available throughout. One WhatsApp message and your vehicle is coordinated.
Many GISEC delegates are flying into Dubai specifically for the event this week. Your Maza chauffeur tracks your flight in real time, meets you at arrivals at either DXB or DWC with a name board, assists with your luggage, and transfers you directly to your hotel or straight to Expo City if your schedule requires it.
Not sure which airport is better for your GISEC trip? Our guide to DXB vs DWC airport transfers covers the key differences and which one suits your hotel location best.
Every Maza booking is fixed-price and confirmed upfront. No surge pricing during GISEC peak hours, no unexpected costs at the end of the day. Your finance team or EA has full visibility of transport costs before the first session begins.
Many of the 750 plus exhibiting companies at GISEC are sending full teams to Dubai this week. Sales engineers, solution architects, security consultants, and senior executives all need reliable, coordinated transport between their hotels, the venue, and any client dinners or partner events running alongside the main exhibition.
Maza handles corporate group bookings for events like GISEC as a single coordinated service. Here is how it works:
For government delegations and enterprise security teams requiring a higher level of discretion and presentation, our Mercedes S-Class is the right vehicle for senior officials and CISOs who need to move around Dubai during GISEC week in complete comfort and privacy.
For larger teams travelling together, our 7-seater vehicles keep groups together and on schedule without splitting across multiple vehicles unnecessarily.
Many GISEC delegates extend their Dubai visit beyond the three conference days. Dubai is a city that rewards that decision. Whether you are here for the first time or returning after a gap, Maza can take care of your transport across the full trip.
Our private Dubai city tours are popular with conference delegates who want to see more of the city on their final day or over a weekend extension. From Old Dubai and the Gold Souk to the Burj Khalifa, Palm Jumeirah, and the Dubai Frame, a private city tour with a Maza chauffeur covers all of it at your pace, on your schedule.
If your plans include a day trip to Abu Dhabi, for meetings, cultural visits, or to see the Grand Mosque, our Dubai to Abu Dhabi chauffeur service connects both cities in complete comfort with fixed pricing and a professional driver who knows the route well.
GISEC starts today. Here is how to get your transfer sorted in the next two minutes.
You can also head straight to our booking page and we will be in touch immediately. For corporate team bookings covering multiple vehicles across all three GISEC days, WhatsApp is the fastest way to get a full plan and confirmed pricing in one conversation.
GISEC Global 2026 is held at the Dubai Exhibition Centre (DEC) inside Expo City Dubai, located in the Dubai South district. The event runs from May 5 to May 7, 2026. The Dubai Exhibition Centre is the main access point for all sessions, workshops, and the exhibition floor.
From Downtown Dubai and DIFC, Expo City is approximately 35 kilometres, around 30 to 35 minutes in normal traffic and 50 to 65 minutes during peak hours. From Dubai Marina and JBR it is around 20 kilometres, which is 20 to 25 minutes off-peak. From the Deira and Al Garhoud area it is approximately 40 kilometres. Allow extra time during GISEC opening morning when traffic to Expo City is at its heaviest.
Yes. Maza covers transfers from both Dubai International Airport (DXB) and Al Maktoum Airport (DWC) directly to the Dubai Exhibition Centre or to your hotel first. Your chauffeur tracks your flight in real time and meets you at arrivals with a name board. Simply share your flight details when you book.
Yes. We coordinate multi-vehicle bookings for corporate teams under one account across the full three days of GISEC. Share your team size, hotel locations, and schedule via WhatsApp and we will confirm a complete transport plan with fixed pricing before the event begins.
For senior officials, CISOs, and government delegates, our Mercedes S-Class is the vehicle of choice. Quiet, discreet, professionally presented, and exactly the right impression for the level of professional attending GISEC at that tier. For groups of up to seven travelling together, our 7-seater vehicles are the practical and comfortable option.
WhatsApp Maza directly via maza.ae with your hotel name, pickup time, and any specific requirements. We confirm your vehicle and fixed pricing within minutes. You can also book via our online booking page.
Twenty-five thousand cybersecurity professionals are in Dubai this week. The sessions are packed. The networking is intense. The evenings run long. The last thing any delegate, exhibitor, or government official should be thinking about is how to get from their hotel to Expo City and back.
Maza takes that off your list completely. We handle the transfer. You handle the conference.
Hotel to Expo City. Airport arrivals. Evening transfers. Corporate team bookings. Available right now across Dubai.
Fixed pricing. Professional chauffeurs. Confirmed in 60 seconds via WhatsApp.
WhatsApp Maza now and confirm your transfer immediately.
