Membership
Join the Irish Business Network Dubai
In order to join the Irish Business Network there are certain criteria which needs to be met in order for us to issue the membership.
As per the Articles of Association mandated by the Dubai Chamber of Commerce individuals applying for an IBN membership must meet at least one of the following criteria before membership will be approved.
- Applying applicant must hold a valid Irish passport
- Applying applicant is currently employed by an Irish owned company.
- Applying applicant’s spouse or parent is Irish.
All memberships are processed manually at IBN meetings, we accept both cash payment, cheques issued to Irish Business Council and bank transfers.
If you wish to obtain more information regarding joining the IBN please contact Amanda Gavin on Irishbusinessnetworkdubai@gmail.com
Membership Dates
Our membership year runs from 1st October to 31st September each year.
Membership Categories
Professional Membership - AED700
Individual Membership that allows one vote at the AGM
Young Business Network Membership - AED500
Under 35’s. Allows one vote at the AGM
Overseas Members - AED50
IBN membership while living overseas
Corporate Membership - AED1200
Companies of Irish origin doing business in the UAE (Two representatives from the same company) These two people need to remain the same throughout the year. Allows two votes at the AGM.
Membership Benefits
Emirates Airlines
Discount travel to Dublin
As an IBN member you are entitled to up to 7% discount on flights to Dublin return.
The discount may vary due to ticket price on the day. All flights booked need the origin to be in Dubai.
T&C’s apply. Available with membership
McGettigan’s
20% off Food & Beverage
20% discount for IBN members at:
- McGettigans JLT – Bonnington Hotel
- McGettigans DWTC – Dubai World Trade Centre
- McGettigans Madinat – Souk Madinat Jumeirah
- McGettigans AUH – Al Raha Beach Hotel
The Jumeirah Beach Hotel
20% off Food & Beverage
20% discount for IBN members at:
- Dhow & Anchor (until 30th December 2020)
The Ritz Carlton, JBR
20% Discount
20% Off all restaurants and 20% off in The Ritz Carlton Spa
Hartland International School
Fee Discount
- 10% additional fee discount on approved KHDA fees
- Waiver of assessment fee
- Priority assessments
- 10 reserved spaces
T&C’s apply. Available with membership
Pretty Polly Cleaning
Discounts on cleaning
10% discount for IBN members with valid membership
T&C’s apply. Available with membership
The Irish Village
20% off Food & Beverage
A Small Piece Of Ireland
In the Heart of Dubai
A place where you feel at home
The Conrad Hotel Dubai
20% off Food & Beverage
20% off F&B
Sheraton Dubai Creek Hotel & Towers
20% off Food & Beverage
20% off F&B
Zheng He’s Restaurant at Mina A’Salam
20% off Food & Beverage
Madinat Jumeirah – 20% off F&B (T&C apply)