IMPORTANT NOTE: The deadline for pre-conference registration was Monday 8 October. If you are still planning to attend the conference, you can proceed with filling out your registration information and preferred selections; however, you will need to visit the on-site registration counter at the conference venue, the 2nd floor of the JW Marriott Marquis Dubai, to complete your registration and payment. Please note that spaces at the core program will still be available, but any add-on program selections you make will not be reserved until payment is completed on site, at which point the preferred selection may not still be available. Please contact [email protected] if you have any questions.
All onsite payments will be made in Arab Emirates Dirham (AED) and will be subject to a 5% VAT. See these costs in “Onsite registration” section of table below.
  Early Bird Registration
Payment before 25 April
Regular Rate Registration
Payment between 26 April to 15 August
Late Registration
Payment after 15 August
Onsite Registration
Registration Category Presenter /
Leader6
Member Non-Member Presenter /
Leader6
Member Non-Member Presenter /
Leader6
Member Non-Member Member Non-Member
Day 1 Half-day Workshops (Dubai)1
20 October
USD$100
(≈AED367)
USD$100
(≈AED367)
USD$100
(≈AED367)
Onsite registration for workshops not available.
Days 2 & 3 Core Conference & Symposiums (Dubai)2
21 & 22 October
USD$600
(≈AED2,202)
USD$800
(≈AED2,936)
USD$1,000
(≈AED3,670)
USD$800
(≈AED2,936)
USD$1,000
(≈AED3,670)
USD$1,200
(≈AED4,404)
USD$1,000
(≈AED3,670)
USD$1,200
(≈AED4,404)
USD$1,400
(≈AED5,138)
USD$1,260
(≈AED$4,628)
USD$1,470
(≈AED$5,400)
Day 4 Off-site Programs (2 No. – Dubai)3
23 October
USD$200
(≈AED734)
USD$200
(≈AED734)
USD$200
(≈AED734)
USD$210
(≈AED$772)
Days 5 & 6 Abu Dhabi Program4
24 & 25 October
USD$300
(≈AED1,101)
USD$300
(≈AED1,101)
USD$300
(≈AED1,101)
USD$315
(≈AED$1,157)
Social Events5
Day 1 Reception, Dubai Saturday SOLD OUT
Day 2 Sponsor Social Events, Dubai Sunday FREE
Day 3 Reception, Dubai Monday SOLD OUT
Day 5 Abu Dhabi Reception, Abu Dhabi Wednesday USD$158
(≈AED580)

Note: Registration payments are required to be paid in US Dollars (USD$), as the payment is collected by the CTBUH Headquarters Office in Chicago, USA. Arab Emirates Dirham (AED) rates shown here are indicative only, based on an exchange rate of 3.67. All payments must be in US Dollars at the rates portrayed, irrespective of daily exchange rate fluctuations.

Registration Notes

Note: All Rates in USD$

  1. Day 1 Half-Day Workshops (Dubai) = Delegates will choose one half-day workshop for Saturday morning, which will be hosted outside the Conference center. Note: only delegates registered for the Core Dubai Conference can attend the Workshops.
  2. Days 2 & 3 Core Conference & Symposiums (Dubai) = Two full days of Conference & Symposium sessions in Dubai (Sunday & Monday) + 2018 conference digital proceedings + 2 lunches + 6 coffee breaks.
  3. Day 4 Off-Site Programs (Dubai) = Delegates will choose one morning program and one afternoon program on Tuesday, which take place within seminal tall buildings and urban spaces around Dubai. Note: only delegates registered for the Core Dubai Conference can attend the Dubai Off-Site Programs.
  4. Days 5 & 6 Regional City Program (Abu Dhabi) = Delegates can travel to Abu Dhabi, UAE for a 2-day program hosted within seminal tall buildings and urban spaces in that city. Travel and accommodations to be paid by delegates. Note: only delegates registered for the Core Dubai Conference can attend the Abu Dhabi Regional Program.
  5. Registrations for the Day 1 & Day 3 Networking Receptions can only be accepted for delegates registered for the 2-day Core Dubai Conference. If delegates would like to express an interest in attending the Day 2 Sponsor Social Events, please select this option and further information will be sent to you; attendance is free for delegates registered for the core Dubai Conference. For the Day 5 Networking Reception, delegates must also be registered for the Abu Dhabi program.
  6. Presenter / CTBUH Leader Registration = For presenters notified of accepted abstracts or CTBUH Leaders only. For each accepted presentation, only one presenter is entitled to the reduced registration rate.
  7. Cancellation Policy: A 100% refund, minus a USD$100 cancellation fee (per delegate) will be given if written notice of cancellation is received by 15 August 2018. A 50% refund will be given after 15 August – 30 August 2018. No refund will be given for cancellation after 30 August 2018 due to costs incurred by CTBUH for each delegate at that time. No refunds will be given for those who register at an incorrect rate. No refunds will be given for those who do not attend the conference. If you cannot attend the conference we are happy to accept a substitute colleague without penalty up to 27 September 2018. No substitutions are allowed after 27 September 2018.
  8. Reimbursement Policy: If a delegate wishes to change his/her booking and this is possible within the terms of the Cancellation Policy above, then a $30 administration and bank fee (per delegate) will be charged on any reimbursement refund.
  9. Payment: Registrations are not confirmed until payment is received. If a payment is not received within 24 hours of registration, then the registration may be canceled. A 3% bank fee will be charged for all credit card payments; a $20 bank fee will be charged for all wire transfers.