All about Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre (ADNEC)
The immensely popular Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre (ADNEC) has played host to innumerable corporate events, exhibitions, international conventions and summits. The iconic venue is also a popular choice for celebrating social events including weddings and engagements. Inaugurated in 2007 by His Highness Sheikh Khalifa Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the UAE and Ruler of Abu Dhabi, the centre consists of various indoor and outdoor spaces.
Read on to find more about Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre services, facilities and booking information.
About ADNEC Abu Dhabi
The Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre or ADNEC is an award-winning venue to host conferences, exhibitions, weddings and various other events.
Spread over an area of 142,226 sq.m., the impressive structure is home to a wide range of facilities, ranging from exhibition halls and meeting rooms to a grandstand and a beautiful Marina.
The venue also features various restaurants, shops and business facilities including six hotels boasting 1,800 rooms.
What’s so special about ADNEC?
A multi-award-winning conference venue, ADNEC is one of the largest exhibition centres in the wider MENA region. It offers event organisers and exhibitors a range of state-of-the-art facilities and amenities.
Exhibition Halls
Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre consists of 12 fully interconnected halls spread across 3,000 sq.m to 5,000 sq.m. at the venue. These halls can be branded and configured to cater to your needs, so it’s quite common for companies to organise exhibitions in ADNEC.
ICC Abu Dhabi
The International Convention Centre (ICC) at ADNEC is a purpose-built facility to organise conferences and events. With a capacity to accommodate up to 6000 delegates, it also consists of on-site catering areas and exhibition space. ICC Abu Dhabi has organised various international events such as the World Future Energy Summit (WEFS), World Ophthalmology Congress 2012 and the First IRENA (International Renewable Energy Agency) General Assembly.
Conference Halls
Comprising both traditional Arabian and modern fixtures, there are multiple conference halls at the venue that can be divided into two, three and four meeting rooms. The conference halls have a capacity to accommodate up to 1,000 guests.
Meeting Rooms
In addition to the conference halls that can be divided into meeting rooms by retractable walls, there are 21 separate meeting rooms on the mezzanine floor at ADNEC. Overlooking the beautiful concourse, these rooms are equipped with the latest AV technology and offer free access to WiFi. Here, you can hold a meeting for smaller groups of 12 to 200 people.
Al Maa’red Hall
Located close to the ICC Abu Dhabi and the Aloft Abu Dhabi Hotel, Al Maa’red Hall is a great space to organise weddings, parties and other social events. It features a 1,500 sq.m. hall, a 150 sq.m. Arabic majlis, 600 sq.m. pre-function hall, a stylish bridal suite and a separate entranceway for the bride. The hall has a capacity for up to 750 people.
Concourse
All event and exhibition halls are interconnected to a fully air-conditioned passageway known as the concourse. It not only features dedicated entrances for guests but is also has cafes, bathrooms and ATMs.
Atrium
Spread over 3079 sq.m., the Atrium is a contemporary space designed to host receptions and other informal events. It can accommodate up to 5000 people.
The Hive
Spread over 666 sq.m., The Hive is a modern, contemporary meeting space. It features an 80-seat auditorium as well as multiple private meeting rooms based on different themes. The comfortable space decorated with vibrant colours and textures is a welcome break from the usual monotone meeting rooms that one is used to!
ADNEC Services
Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre offers organisers, exhibitors and event planners various customised solutions that help them to bring a unique, creative flair to their event. From design and audiovisual production to carpeting and draping, they assist in pretty much all aspects of the event.
The key services of ADNEC include:
Hospitality
ADNEC has an in-house caterer, Capital Hospitality that offers a great dining experience for guests at the events organised in this venue. Whether it’s a conference, meeting or an exhibition, the award-winning caterers serve an impressive array of foods. They can also customise their offerings based on your requirements and accommodate tailored menus for buffets, lunches, food trucks and live cooking stations.
Advertising
With an extensive experience of delivering successful advertising campaigns, Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre can help you increase the visibility for your brand. Regardless of your requirements, it offers cost-effective solutions that can strengthen the presence of your brand amid an international audience. It offers companies the option to choose from digital and large format printing packages.
Marketing Support
They offer various services, ranging from PR and social media support to email and SMS campaigns. ADNEC has recently launched a Capital Plus programme that offers exclusive discounts on numerous attractions in Abu Dhabi to event attendees.
Protocol Procedures
ADNEC connects organisers with the relevant entities to procure licenses and ensures the safety of their VIP and VVIP guests.
Online Orders
ADNEC offers you an option to place an order for some of its services online. You can request for additional furnishings and equipment by logging-in to their website.
ADNEC Facilities
ADNEC offers a wide range of on-site facilities including:
Food and Beverages Outlets
Whether you want a fine spread of international cuisines or simply want to grab a light bite, you can satisfy your hunger at the various food and beverage outlets located in Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre. These include Seventy Six Restaurant, Golden Cruise Restaurant, Concourse Cafes, Costa Café and the immensely popular Starbucks Café.
ATMs
Thanks to the ATMs located throughout the ADNEC, you can also avail of numerous banking facilities.
Special Accessibility Needs
ADNEC has also been designed to cater to the requirements of those with special needs. The venue consists of ramps, escalators and lifts that allow people of determination to access any area with ease. Moreover, there are dedicated parking areas for people of determination next to the escalators and entrance doors. You can find them at:
- Multi-storey car park A – 4 spaces per floor
- Multi-storey car park A – 4 spaces per floor
- Car park C – 6 spaces
The staff at ADNEC is also friendly and co-operative. While the venue allows assistance dogs, it’s better to not bring them to crowded events.
On-site Hotels
ADNEC consists of six on-site hotels that include the likes of Aloft Abu Dhabi, Andaz Capital Gate, Capital Centre Arjaan by Rotana, Pearl Rotana Capital Centre, Centro Capital Centre by Rotana. They offer all the modern amenities and access to various tourist attractions in Abu Dhabi.
Capital Plus Programme
Partnered with various attractions in Abu Dhabi and Al Ain, ADNEC has launched a programme to offer patrons access to all the main tourist attractions in Abu Dhabi at discounted rates.
Serviced Offices
There are 14 elegantly furnished offices at Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre available for rent. Located on the first floor of the ADNEC Grandstand, these offices will help you establish a strong brand presence in Abu Dhabi. They feature state-of-the-art facilities including:
- Furniture and fittings
- A phone set and access to internet
- 24 hour security
- Daily office cleaning service
- Air-conditioning, water and electricity
- Access to photocopying, fax, binding and courier services
- Tea and coffee facility
According to Bayut’s current listings, the rents of offices in ADNEC start from AED 210k.
Retail Options
You can find various retail outlets at ADNEC including Abu Dhabi Business Centre, Agility – Global Integrated Logistics, Eat-ology, Blooms Trading and Al Badie Travel Agency. While most of these are located in Grandstand, some are located in other parts of the exhibition centre.
Facilities | Location | Contact | Service |
|---|---|---|---|
Facilities Abu Dhabi Airport EXPO Check In | Location ICC Retail Zone | Contact +971-2-449-9051 | Service Travel Service Centre |
Facilities Abu Dhabi Business Centre | Location Grandstand | Contact +971-2-403-1111 | Service Government Business Services |
Facilities Agility – Global Integrated Logistics | Location Grandstand | Contact +971-2-449-6311 | Service Freight & Logistics |
Facilities Al Badie Travel Agency | Location Grandstand | Contact +971-50-413-9490 | Service Travel and Tourism |
Facilities Baqala (Fair Mart) | Location Grandstand | Contact +971-2-441-4433 | Service Convenience Store |
Facilities Blooms Trading | Location Grandstand | Contact +971-50-725-1169 | Service Florist |
Facilities Eat-ology | Location ICC Retail Zone | Contact +971-2-444-8700 | Service Food and Nutrition |
Facilities Essential Coffee Group | Location Grandstand | Contact +971-2-553-1876 | Service Beverage distributors |
Facilities Event Gifts LLC | Location Grandstand | Contact +971-55-766-0361 | Service Gift items |
Facilities INDEX Conferences & Exhibitions | Location Grandstand | Contact +971-2-674-6748 | Service Event Management |
Facilities La Dolce Vita Beauty Lounge | Location ICC Retail Zone | Contact +971-2-491-4900 | Service Beauty Salon |
Facilities Medicina Pharmacy | Location Grandstand | Contact +971-2-446-9300 | Service Pharmacy |
Facilities Michri Transportation Services | Location Grandstand | Contact +971-2-551-3301 | Service Transportation Services |
Facilities Golden Cruise Restaurant | Location Al Khaleej Street, Opposite to ADNEC | Contact +971-50-404-2000 | Service Eatery |
In addition to these facilities, the customer happiness team at ADNEC offers other services which include:
- Photocopying / Printing
- Lamination
- Binding
- Fax
- Scanning
How to make a booking at ADNEC
To book a slot for an event at ADNEC, you will need to fill a booking enquiry form on their website. The procedure requires you to:
- Create an account
- Enter your credentials
- Add:
- Event Title
- The industrial sector of event
- Event type
- Number of attendees
- Preferred date
- Specifications (if any)
- Submit
ADNEC Location and Timings
ADNEC is located in Al Khaleej Al Arabi St which is a part of key residential area Al Bateen.
- ADNEC Address: Near Premier Inn Abu Dhabi Capital Centre Hotel, Al Khaleej Al Arabi St
- ADNEC Timings: 08:30 am – 04:00 pm, Fri-Sat: closed
Getting there
The fastest route to get to ADNEC is via Al Ain Rd/Sheikh Rashid Bin Saeed St (18th Street). Turn right onto Sheikh Rashid Bin Saeed St to Rabdan St. Take a left turn towards Al Karamah St/Sweihan St and follow it until you get to your destination. If you are living in apartments in Al Bateen, getting here will take just 5 minutes.
ADNEC Contact
You can get in touch with Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre via multiple ways. You can either call on ADNEC phone number, i.e. +971-2-444-6900 or their toll free number, which is 800 23 632.
Alternatively, you can email them at customer.services@adnec.ae or reach out by filling a general inquiry form available on the official website of ADNEC.
And that wraps up our guide to Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre. You can seek the assistance of ADNEC for any corporate or casual event. They also have a reputation for organising the best weddings in town. If a wedding is soon to take place in your family, you can recommend ADNEC’s banquet to the wedding planners in Abu Dhabi.
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