Expand North Star is the world's largest startup event, held during GITEX week at the Dubai Harbour with 1,800+ startups, 1,000+ investors, and 50,000+ attendees from the global technology ecosystem. Co-located with GITEX Global, it provides an unparalleled platform for startup-investor matchmaking across the MENA, South Asia, and Africa tech ecosystems. Dubai hotels near the marina and GITEX venues are essential booking targets for Expand North Star participants.
Our Picks — Dubai
Jumeirah Beach
A standout property in Jumeirah Beach offering an exceptional Dubai experience.
★ 9.5 Hotelier's Choice score, 40+ criteria · Many rooms include free cancellation
Palm Jumeirah
A standout property in Palm Jumeirah offering an exceptional Dubai experience.
★ 9.4 Hotelier's Choice score, 40+ criteria · Many rooms include free cancellation
Palm Jumeirah
A standout property in Palm Jumeirah offering an exceptional Dubai experience.
★ 9.3 Hotelier's Choice score, 40+ criteria · Many rooms include free cancellation
Jumeirah
A standout property in Jumeirah offering an exceptional Dubai experience.
★ 9.3 Hotelier's Choice score, 40+ criteria · Many rooms include free cancellation
Downtown Dubai
A standout property in Downtown Dubai offering an exceptional Dubai experience.
★ 9.2 Hotelier's Choice score, 40+ criteria · Many rooms include free cancellation
Culture Village
A standout property in Culture Village offering an exceptional Dubai experience.
★ 9.0 Hotelier's Choice score, 40+ criteria · Many rooms include free cancellation
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