ON-SITE FACILITIES
Enjoy the wide range of amenities available at Gigiri, from a recreation centre with state-of-the-art gym, to medical services and a gift shop for your convenience.
Nature
The UNON compound has some unique natural habitats as well as constructed wetlands and a biodiversity ‘arboretum’ of indigenous trees at the southern end of the compound. Add in the varieties of wildlife and plant life that you can spot within the grounds and attending your conference sessions can become a daily journey into nature.
Fitness
Our state-of-the-art recreation centre with a well-equipped gym, swimming pool, tennis and squash courts, and even a full-sized football pitch are a result of UNON’s continued focus on improved facilities and wellbeing for its staff and meeting delegates.
The nature trail at the southern end of the compound doubles as a jogging track and the paved footpaths along the perimeter fence of the compound are ideal for walking.
UN bikes
Getting around the vast UNON complex is easy with UN bikes. You will find these bicycles with their orange-trimmed wheels stationed at various points around the grounds, including near the entrance. This free bike-sharing scheme was introduced by UNON in 2018 exclusively for use inside the complex and can be used by staff and visitors alike.
Health & wellbeing
The UNON clinic is on hand for general medical assistance, vaccinations and various medical services. It also proposes a wellness program nutrition and exercise components. There are full-time doctors and several nurses on staff.
The clinic is located in Block F, Room 117. It is open Monday to Thursday from 10:00am to 12:30pm and from 2:00pm to 4:00pm, Friday from 10:30am to 1:30pm and during meeting hours.
Banks & ATMs
Three banks in the UNON complex cater for all your banking and forex needs. All are located on the lower concourse, next to the Delegates Lounge, and are open on weekdays from. 8:30am or 9:00am to 4:00pm.
For cash withdrawals, you will find four ATMs on the lower concourse. All are open 24 hours and dispense local currency, United States Dollars or both currencies. There are another two ATMs at the UN Commissary at the northern end of the complex.
UN commissary
The UN Commissary proposes an extensive variety of international products, including alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages, luxury goods, cosmetics and fragrances, hair and beauty products, tobacco, fine foods, sweets and chocolates, and an assortment of household items. This is a restricted access store open to authorised personnel only.
Post office & courier services
The post office on the lower concourse offers all the standard postal services as well as an international courier service and local mobile money transactions. Opening hours are 9am to 5pm, Monday to Friday.
Travel services
For travel bookings and advice, you can make use of the travel agency on the lower concourse.
Entertainment
The recreation centre hosts art exhibitions and other cultural events. Keep an eye on the posters and flyers on the notice board outside the Main Cafeteria.
Other amenities
A multi-faith room, gift shop, convenience shop and fuel station are also here should you need them. The Memorial Garden, in remembrance of the victims of the 1998 bombing of the United States Embassy, offers an area of peaceful contemplation