Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre (ADNEC)

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Khaleej Al Arabi Street P.O. Box 5546 Abu Dhabi

Awards

Our dedicated team of event professionals contribute to making ADNEC a multi-award winning destination. Abu Dhabi Sustainable Leadership Awards 2020 Exhibition News - Best International Venue 2021 Middle East Events Awards - Best Employer of the Year 2022

Amenities

Room features and guest services

  • Internet access
  • View (ocean or water)

Facilities

  • Free airport shuttle
  • Onsite catering
  • Onsite restaurant
  • Onsite security
  • Rental car service
  • Space (outdoor)
  • Wheelchair accessible

Business services

  • AV capabilities
  • Business center
  • Video conference
  • VIP services

Venue accessibility

  • Airport shuttle
  • Bus
  • Taxi

Equipment

  • Loading dock
  • Staging area

Getting Here

ADNEC is situated only 15 minutes from Abu Dhabi international airport, 20 minutes from downtown Abu Dhabi and 75 minutes from Dubai. The venue is easily accessible by taxi or by public bus and has parking for over 6,000 vehicles on-site.

Parking

  • Paid parkingAED 20.00 / day
  • Valet parking
  • Bus parking

Distance from airport

  • 8.7 mi. from venue

Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre (ADNEC) Meeting Space

Total meeting space11,866 sq. ft.
Meeting rooms3
Largest room85,250 sq. ft.
Second largest room59,255 sq. ft.
Space (Outdoor)55,900 sq. ft.
Exhibit Space153,678 sq. ft.
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Guest Rooms

Total guest rooms1,827

Local Attractions

Ferrari World Abu Dhabi

Recreation
27 minutes away
The world’s first Ferrari-branded and largest indoor theme park is home to a winning mix of Ferrari inspired rides and attractions, the biggest Ferrari Store and a range of authentic Italian dining options, so there’s plenty of choice for the whole family!

Yas Waterworld

Recreation
29 minutes away
For a full day experience, this futuristic Yas Island waterpark spans an area of around 15 football pitches, with 43 rides, slides & attractions – five of which are one-of-a-kind.

Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque

Historical landmark
9 minutes away
This architectural work of art is one the world’s largest mosques, with a capacity for an astonishing 40,000 worshippers. It features 82 domes, over a 1,000 columns, 24 carat gold gilded chandeliers and the world's largest hand knotted carpet. The main prayer hall is dominated by one of the world’s largest chandeliers –10 metres in diameter, 15 metres in height and weighing twelve tonnes. The mosque's first ceremony was the funeral of its namesake, Sheikh Zayed, who is buried at the site.

Abu Dhabi Golf Club

Recreation
14 minutes away
Managed by Troon Golf, this award-winning facility features two distinct playing experiences, which have seen the club ranked among the World’s Top 100 courses by Golf World magazine. The Par 72 National Course covers 7,334 yards of lush fairways, undulating greens and more than 90 challenging bunkers, while the more accessible Par 36 Garden Course totals 3,299 yards. The fully floodlit, nine-hole Garden Course is also the perfect place for a spot of night golf on a championship-standard facility.

More

We make your event vision a reality. ADNEC hosts hundreds of exhibitions, conferences and corporate events a year. More than a world class venue, we create unforgettable event experiences and lasting memories. No request is too small, no demand too big. Top five reasons to host your event at ADNEC: 1. World Class Destination – Abu Dhabi has the diversity of a vibrant and cosmopolitan capital with a thriving economy, year round sunshine, culture and attractions including a UNESCO world heritage site. 2. Flexibility – The venue has 153,678sqm of flexible indoor and outdoor space including direct water access. 3. Accessibility - Abu Dhabi International Airport is served by over 50 airlines and connected to over 100 destinations - half of the world’s population is within 5 hours flights time. 4. Four world class hotels (1,800 rooms) onsite, two of which are connected to the venue as well as more than 30,000+ hotel rooms across the city 5. Support – We aim to work in partnership with you and can provide marketing support as well as facilitate relevant business connections With 153,678sqm of flexible space, ADNEC is one of the world’s most innovative event venues. Indoor and outdoor space spread over the ADNEC Marina, the Grandstand display area and Central Plaza. 21 individual meeting rooms also offer additional solutions, whether for breakout rooms, corporate lunches or closed-door networking sessions. Seating capacities range from 20 to 240. Our two stunning conference halls can seat (combined) up to 1,600 delegates. Full A/V, catering and branding services can be added to your event, creating the perfect, professional environment to do business. ADNEC recently unveiled its new 10,000sqm Marina Hall, a flexible space connected to the venue via a footbridge, featuring water access, 500 parking spaces and direct access from a main road. Finally, the award-winning ‘The Hive’ offers an innovation lab style space that addresses the demand for more innovative and creative meeting spaces. Comprised of private meeting rooms, open-plan working areas, a grazing dining space and an 80 seater ‘Collaboratorium’. The Hive is designed as a space to stimulate creativity, generate ideas and build connections. Event organisers and visitors also benefit from the availability of several onsite hotels, multiple F&B options, onsite airport check-in and handy retail outlets; all making ADNEC a one-stop solution for your event needs.

Facility Restrictions

ADNEC has four onsite hotels (Hyatt, Aloft and Rotana Group).

Additional Information

ADNEC put excellence at the heart of our business and as such, we are proud winners of : Middle East Event Awards (MESE) (Best Employer) 2022 Exhibition News Awards (Best Venue) 2021