World Trade Center Dubai (DWTC)

The Dubai World Trade Center (DWTC) also known as Trade Center Dubai, historically called Sheikh Rashid Tower, is a 38-storey and a height 184m skyscraper in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, which was erected in 1979. It is a purpose-built complex for events and exhibitions. The building is featured on the 100 dirham bank note.

With over 1.3 million square feet of covered exhibition and event space, comprising 21 halls and over 40 meeting rooms across 3 floors, Dubai World Trade Centre hosts over 500 events annually. In 2015, the venue held 396 trade events and welcomed over 2.74 million visitors.

Built in 1979, designed by John R Harris and Partners (JRHP), the Sheikh Rashid Tower, as it was known back then, was amongst the earliest skyscrapers to be constructed in Dubai. The 39-story Sheikh Rashid Tower no longer stands alone as it did when it was first built. It was inaugurated by Queen Elizabeth II on 26 February 1979. Over the years, the Dubai World Trade Centre has been extended to include Exhibition Halls.