The capital of the United Arab Emirates, Abu Dhabi is a culturally rich and diverse city that has something for young and old alike. It is also home to one of the region’s finest exhibition venues, the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre (ADNEC). Located in the Diplomatic District, this modern venue is only around 20 minutes from the city centre and within easy reach of the Abu Dhabi International Airport as well.
Inaugurated in 2007, the ADNEC hosts more than 100 events annually and draws over one million visitors. Considered the Middle East’s largest exhibition venue, this impressive structure is home to 12 modern exhibition halls, an atrium and concourse area that covers around 73,000 square metres and a wide range of conference facilities and banqueting services.
This site is also where one will find Abu Dhabi Hall, the largest single hall auditorium in the United Arab Emirates. Covering an area of around 7,920 square metres, this awe-inspiring venue has a 6,000 person seating capacity and is used to host large scale concerts, sporting events and other entertainment related productions. Fully air conditioned, the hall also features a tiered seating system that is both automated and retractable, moveable partitions and acoustic panels.Those planning to host weddings can make use of the Al Maa’red Wedding Hall. This purpose built venue features stylish Arabian style architectural design and a range of modern facilities that make for the perfect setting in which to hold a memorable wedding ceremony or other grand social functions.
In order to cater to its corporate clientele, the ADNEC Business Centre comes with a range of services and facilities that include wireless internet access, meeting room facilities, concierge services, translation services, security lockers and media related services. There is also a waterfront and quayside area which can be used as a berth for a variety of boats and vessels and which is linked to the exhibition centre via a pedestrian footbridge.Those travelling on business or leisure and looking for luxurious accommodation Abu Dhabi can stay at Eastern Mangroves Hotel & Spa by Anantara. Apart from elegant rooms and suites, this modern hotel in Abu Dhabi also has its own spa offering a range of holistic healing and beauty treatments.
