Venue - College of Information Technology
The College of Information Technology (CIT) is the youngest College at United Arab
Emirates University (UAEU). It was established in 2001, and has earned a strong reputation
for excellence in research and teaching, graduating over 1,200 students up to 2012.
CIT employs an outstanding team of international faculty, all of whom hold doctoral
degrees and are recognized internationally for their contributions to research, innovation,
and education.
There is also a team of Master degree holders providing laboratory support and a dedicated
team of administrative and technical staff. CIT is housed in a spectacular 300,000
sq. feet facility, providing innovative, immersive learning technologies and hands
on laboratories.
Accommodation
Transportation
How to reach Dubai to Al-Ain?
Al-Ain is a university town situated about an hour and a half’s drive from either Dubai or Abu Dhabi. It has a small airport which caters to regional carriers. People usually fly into either Dubai or Abu Dhabi and then drive over to Al Ain. If flying Emirates or Etihad Airways, you can use the free shuttle run by these airlines to reach Al-Ain. These shuttles run on a published scheduled. Schedules are available on the airline's websites.
From Dubai Airport:
Option 1:
Take a taxi from Dubai airport to the main bus station (Al Ghubaiba Bus Station), a 15 minute drive from the airport. Taxi charges will be about AED 40.
Take the bus from Al Ghubaiba bus station to Al-Ain Bus station. Buses are available every hour. The bus will take an hour and a half to cover a distance of 140 Km. The bus ticket is AED 20. You also will have to pay another AED 20 for luggage.
Take a taxi to your hotel from the Bus station. Most of the hotels are close to the bus station. The taxi fare will be around AED 15.
Option 2:
Take taxi from Dubai airport directly to your hotel in Al-Ain. The taxi fare will be around AED 350 (Meter is used).
From Abu Dhabi Airport:
Option 1:
Take a taxi from Abu Dhabi airport to the main bus station (Abu Dhabi bus station). It is around a 25 minutes drive from the airport. Taxi fare will be around AED 50.
Take the Bus from Abu Dhabi Bus station to Al-Ain bus station. Buses are available every hour and the 150 KM distance to Al-Ain will be covered in an hour and a half. The bus ticket will be AED 20.
Take a taxi to your hotel. Most of hotels are close to the Al-Ain bus station and taxi fare will be around AED 15.
Option 2:
Take taxi from Abu Dhabi airport directly to your hotel in Al-Ain. The taxi fare will be around AED 350 (Meter is used).
Emirates Airlines complimentary shuttle service
Emirates Airlines provides free shuttle service to its passengers to and from Al Ain and Dubai. There are four daily trips for both ways together. Please refer to the following website for details timing and drop-off and pick up zone for this service. Click Here.
Etihad Airways complimentary shuttle service
Etihad Airways provide free shuttle service to its passengers to and from Al Ain and Abu Dhabi. There are eight daily trips for both ways together. Please refer to the following website for details timing and pick-up and drop off zone for this service. Click Here.
