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The Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan Mosque on the Abu Dhabi skyline.
The Abu Dhabi
Advantage The UAE capital has an ever-expanding portfolio
Marina Circuit on Yas Island, which has become
of imaginative venues for meetings, conferences,
home to the annual and highly prestigious F1™ Etihad
exhibitions and incentives. Whether you’re organising
Airways Abu Dhabi Grand Prix. The event takes place in
an exhibition or visiting one in the many now held in the
a state-of-the-art stadium, backdropped by a stunning
ultra-modern Abu Dhabi National Exhibitions Centre
new marina, with the iconic Yas Hotel nearby.
(ADNEC, see bottom left, opposite page for more
The Yas Hotel is the only in the world to straddle an
details), you’ll find the city can meet the most exacting
F1™ racetrack, which is now being offered as a venue
of requirements. Venue choices for conferences,
for corporate outings. Just round the corner is the
meetings and incentives have never been better and all
soon-to-open Ferrari World – which will be the world’s
are backed up with service expertise.
biggest indoor theme park.
With the recent growth in the number of hotels and
To make GCC corporations more aware of what’s
attractions in Abu Dhabi the venue variety ranges from
now on offer, the Abu Dhabi Tourism Authority (ADTA)
five-star city centre resorts, luxury beachfront hotels
has launched a regional edition of its market-leading
and secluded desert retreats to the rather more unusual
Advantage Abu Dhabi programme giving incentives to
dinner-among-the animals offering now being touted
regional meetings planners to hold their events in the
by the Al Ain Wildlife Park & Resort or the Al Shaheen
emirate (see top right, opposite page for more details).
conference centre at the award-winning Abu Dhabi Falcon Hospital. This is an emirate that’s firmly on the move. Recent openings include the headline-grabbing Yas
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Abu Dhabi’s expanded and vibrant offering is now encapsulated in the emirate’s ‘Happening Place For Business Tourism’ theme. So let’s take a look at what’s on offer…
Inventive incentives Extra reasons to plan your event in the emirate Beyond the raft of exceptional attractions and facilities which position Abu Dhabi as a worldclass venue for meetings and conferences, there’s a further reason to organise events in the UAE capital. Abu Dhabi Tourism Authority’s (ADTA) ‘Advantage Abu Dhabi’ programme runs for one year and incentivises meeting planners to visit the emirate with enticements that include a complimentary one-day meetings package comprised of meeting rooms, tea breaks and basic audio-visual facilities, plus an Abu Dhabi city sight-seeing tour or complimentary dinner in selected restaurants. In addition organisers and delegates travelling with Etihad Airways will receive instant membership
to the Etihad Guest loyalty programme and have the flying miles for their trip doubled. For more on the programme, log on to visitabudhabi.ae/aad.
Abu Dhabi by numbers
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The amount of carbon dioxide to be produced by Masdar, the world’s first ‘zero-carbon’ city, currently being built in Abu Dhabi.
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The ABC of ADNEC The first name you need to know when it comes to MICE in Abu Dhabi is ADNEC, the multi award winning Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre, which plays home to many of the emirate’s biggest events (see p35 for details)... So what sort of size is ADNEC?
And what other spaces are available?
It’s the largest exhibition facility in
There are two state-of-the-art
the region, with 12 halls and 73,000
conference halls. Conference Room A
square metres of indoor floor space
is 1,150sqm and can accommodate
plus large outdoor display and
up to 1,000 delegates; Conference
exhibition areas. It currently hosts
Room B is 765sqm and can
around 120 annual events, welcoming
accommodate up to 600 delegates.
well over one million visitors every year.
There are 20 additional ‘Capital Suite’
The diameter in metres of the main dome at the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, making it the world’s largest. It’s one of 80 domes in the mosque, all of which are covered in white marble.
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The number of offshore islands off Abu Dhabi’s coastline.
meeting rooms ranging in size from What sort of events does it host?
82sqm to 236sqm. ADNEC is also one
A huge range, from small, specialist
of the few venues in the world which
shows right up to enormous events like
can stage major indoor, outdoor and
the International Defence Exhibition &
marine events simultaneously; the
Conference (IDEX), property exhibition
marine component of ADNEC’s event
Cityscape Abu Dhabi, and the World
space is the Waterfront Quayside
Future Energy Summit (WFES).
which is 19,500sqm and benefits from a channel depth of 6m. All of ADNEC’s
How big are the halls?
event spaces are overseen by a team
ADNEC’s halls range from 3,168sqm
of dedicated planning managers.
to 7,920sqm with ceiling heights from 10m to 13.5m. Hall 12 is the largest
Who can I contact to find out more
hall in the UAE to house a permanent
and to start planning?
retractable seating system and can
Drop an email to events@adnec.ae or
accommodate 6,000 people seated.
call on 00 971 2 444 6900.
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The number of kilometres of coastline which circle Abu Dhabi.
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The number of chandeliers on display at Emirates Palace hotel. They’re big ones too - the largest weighs two and a half tonnes!
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Where to Meet & Stay When visitors are in town on business they want a hotel that’s comfortable and affordable, with great amenities and excellent service. From ultra-luxurious resorts where they can relax at the spa after their big meeting to functional but beautiful businessfocused properties, it’s all happening in the UAE capital.
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The beachfront, five-star Fairmont Bab Al Bahr
The capital’s most iconic hotel is Emirates Palace
(fairmont.com/babalbahr) in the capital’s ‘Between
(emiratespalace.com). This place gives a whole
The Bridges’ district caters to events from an
new meaning to the word ‘lavish.’ Built at a cost
executive board meeting to a lavish convention.
of US $3 billion to house delegates to a GCC
It has a 1,070 square metre ballroom and six
summit, it’s a kilometre in length and covers 100
meetings rooms all conveniently on one level.
hectares. Guests have access to 1.3 kilometres
The hotel also has ‘Fairmont Gold’, a sort of ‘hotel
of private beach, a 6.4 kilometre jogging trail
within a hotel’, aimed at business guests who like
through landscaped gardens with 8,000 trees,
to get a little more – like a beautiful private lounge,
13 restaurants and dining options, and stunning,
access to the executive boardroom and a host of
hyper-indulgent suites, decked out in best Arabian
other privileges.
style (the Royal Khaleej suites are out of this world). Emirates Palace was voted the ‘World’s Leading
In the heart of the city, yet set on a beach, is the Beach Rotana (rotana.com). With a dedicated
Conference Hotel’ in the 2009 World Travel Awards,
events team, the facilities here are exceptional,
and its meetings options are tremendous. There’s
from its 1,100 square metre Al Thuraya Ballroom,
a fabulous ballroom, which can be split into three,
which splits into three, to two boardrooms, four
and which can accommodate 2,400 guests in
meetings suites, three meeting rooms, the Diwan
total, and an auditorium seating 1,100. All are
Ballroom and a VIP majlis. Its landscaped grounds
supported by flexible and technologically-advanced
are also popular for events with their sea views.
conference expertise.
The restaurant line-up is one of the most popular in
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Clockwise from below image: Aloft, Emirates Palace Hotel, Beach Rotana, Al Jahili Fort. Opposite: Emirates Palace.
town with everything from a branch of Trader Vic’s to the award-winning Finz seafood restaurant. When it comes to established classics, the InterContinental Abu Dhabi is a firm favourite
four-star alternative try the nearby Traders Hotel
(ichotelsgroup.com). It is set in lovely grounds
(shangri-la.com) which boasts a 101 square metre
which sweep down to a yacht-filled marina. Having
meeting room for 14 people in boardroom-style. It
been completely refurbished, one of its highlights
can also cater to 500 in its beachfront gardens.
is its expansive ballroom complete with a separate
If you’re looking for a meeting place with a twist,
entrance and private banquet car parking. You can
you should consider Abu Dhabi City Golf Club
choose from 17 palatial meetings rooms and take
(adcitygolf.ae), in Mushrif. This course is home to lovely
advantage of the expertise of 10 onsite sales and
landscaped scenery and is easily accessible with plenty
meetings professionals.
of parking. Meetings can be held in the technologically-
Meanwhile the Shangri-la Qaryat Al Beri
advanced meeting room and big events can be laid on
(shangri-la.com), star of the sparkling new Qaryat Al
in the lawn area, which can accommodate up to 3,000
Beri complex, is popular for special events, themed
guests. There are also top spots for smaller receptions
parties and corporate gatherings. It boasts the Al
– check out the three special terraces, which can hold
Nojoom Ballroom, with a separate entrance for
30, 150 and 400 people and the clubhouse restaurant
ease of access, two daylight meeting rooms and
which can seat up to 250. And should any of the
two daylight majlis rooms. Its fabulous grounds are
delegates feel like a round of golf, they can play until late
great for outdoor events. For a highly competitive
on the floodlit course.
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Clockwise from below: Abu Dhabi Falcon Hospital, Fairmont Bab Al Bahr, InterContinental Abu Dhabi
The Fairmont Bab Al Bahr caters to events from board meetings to conventions.
setting, a veterinary facility dedicated to caring for
Another imaginative meeting venue is The
can deal with up to 160 attendees. It’s kitted out
Zayed Centre (+971 2 665 9555) in the city’s
with sophisticated presentation equipment, and
Al Bateen district, which has been designed to
has a large conference room which can be broken
replicate an Emirati village, complete with camels.
down into two smaller 60-person meeting rooms.
It’s a very special spot to hold a gathering, with
There are also outdoor areas which have a total
a gallery dedicated to the life of Sheikh Zayed
capacity of 200, and a lovely majlis, where meals
and memorabilia on display including his cars
can be served with entertainment. Then there’s the
and favourite hunting rifles. It offers a fantastic
National Theatre & Cultural Centre (+971 2 445
introduction to the emirate’s history and an
2501), which alongside hosting regular, excellent
atmosphere in which delegates can interact.
events, is home to a lecture and conference hall for
Similarly intriguing is Manarat Al Saadiyat, a specially-constructed visitor centre on the up-andcoming Saadiyat Island. It has been created for
these attractive birds. Not only is it tranquil with beautiful outdoor areas and an aviary, but it also has a special conference centre, Al Shaheen, which
up to 150 people, plus a 2,253-person theatre with stage – perfect for a stylish event. If you’ve got an event at ADNEC, and you want
hosting art exhibitions, with four galleries, a theatre
to stay as close as possible to the centre, you
and a main events space. Between meetings,
should consider booking at the nearby Aloft
attendees can find out about ‘The Saadiyat Story’
(aloftabudhabi.com), a cool hotel featuring a host
in the galleries or pop in on an exhibition. For more
of quirky details. Here you can lay on celebrations
details, contact General Manager Andrew Booth on
at the Splash Garden, a 1,500 square metre space
abooth@tdic.ae.
which has its own kitchen and stage and which
A truly eye-opening experience for meetings
can host up to 1,100 guests. You can also book
delegates is available at the Abu Dhabi Falcon
Tactic, a meeting space formed from two attractive
Hospital (falconhospital.com). This is a real one-off
boardrooms with a break-out space attached.
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Clockwise from left: Qasr Al Sarab Desert Resort by Anantara, Al Raha Beach Hotel, Danat Jebel Dhanna, Desert Islands Resort & Spa by Anantara
A great option for smaller gatherings is the four-star One to One Hotel – The Village (onetoonehotels.com), just off Al Salam Street. The hotel, which has some of the trendiest restaurants in town, has created the Abu Dhabi Conference facility with three natural daylight venues. These include: the 32 square metre Executive Room for up to 35 people; the 32.8 square metre boardroom for 14 people and the 54 square metre Summit Room for 50 people. Le Royal Méridien Abu Dhabi (starwoodhotels. com) is a towering beauty which offers bird’s eye views of the city from its sky-scraping higher rooms. Its sundrenched Liwa Grand Ballroom can
hectic day. The spa also boasts a state-of-the-
accommodate 1,000 guests with access to the
art gym.
pool deck. There are another six bright, airy meeting
Another relative newcomer onto Abu Dhabi’s
rooms or you may wish to book the hotel’s Shuja
hotel scene is the Park Rotana (rotana.com),
Yacht, which you can use for a dinner cruise down
with meeting facilities from 20 people to 500. As
the Corniche.
well as 500 luxurious rooms and suites, it has 150
In the heart of the business district, close to the
apartments and office space all with high-speed
Madinat Zayed Shopping Centre and Gold Souk,
web access plus great outdoor banqueting
the Cristal Hotel (cristalhotelsandresorts.com) is
gardens around the pool. There’s a wide choice
ideal for business travellers. With 192 rooms and
of food and beverage venues to suit even the
suites and five spacious meeting rooms, it caters
fussiest diner or, for those who would rather just
well to those seeking in-house conferences and has
unwind in their room, guests can take advantage
high-speed internet access throughout. There are
of 24-hour in-room dining. Those seeking a post-
two dining outlets – all-day dining restaurant 2.35,
work workout should check out the Bodylines
which serves international food, and Blends Lobby
fitness centre, complete with professional
Café, which dishes up top-notch pastries – and an
instructors, while the spa offers a steam room,
indoor pool that’s great for de-stressing in after a
sauna, Jacuzzi and massages.
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Clockwise from below: The Yas Hotel, Centro Yas Island, The Yas Hotel, Yas Island Rotana
Al Raha Beach Hotel (danathotels.com) is
The island’s icon is The Yas Hotel (theyashotel.
great for those looking for ease of access to Abu
com), a sleek, white structure which straddles
Dhabi city and Dubai. The lush gardens are ideal
the race track, making for astonishing race day
for corporate parties. Fantastic meeting facilities
views. Some 1,760 square metres is given over
include the Abu Dhabi Grand Ballroom, with its
to conference facilities which have a dedicated
separate entrance for 600-plus guests for dining
entrance. Natural daylight filters into all six meeting
and 700 for drinks receptions, and the Al Ain
rooms and four board rooms with the ability to
Boardroom. There are four other mahogany-clad
have this blacked out if required. The 509 square
board rooms, the Fairooz Lounge and meeting
metre ballroom is the epitome of modern grandeur,
room and a VIP Lounge and meeting room.
seating up to 600 people.
On Yas Island
(crowneplaza.com/abudhabi), which has a fantastic
Unless you’ve been living under a particularly
shoreline setting with views over the Links golf
isolated rock, you’ll have heard that the Formula
course, boasts five meeting rooms, while its
1™ Etihad Airways Abu Dhabi Grand Prix has come
neighbour, Radisson Blu Hotel, Abu Dhabi Yas
to Abu Dhabi. Its home is Yas Island, which is easily
Island (radissonblu.com/hotel-abudhabi) is home
accessible from Abu Dhabi and Dubai, and it is
to the 445 square metre Galaxy Ballroom with its
set to be the destination’s entertainment centre.
own entrance and reception area. The Galaxy also
Alongside the Yas Marina Circuit – now a hot MICE
has an adjoining open terrace which is great for
property with specific team-building offerings (see
break-out sessions and seven other meeting areas
‘Activities’ for more details), there’s a beautiful links
for between 10 and 445 people.
The Crowne Plaza Abu Dhabi Yas Island
golf course, a soon-to-open Ferrari World theme park, and seven excellent hotels.
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The Centro Yas Island (rotana.com), is a cunning new business-focused property brought
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Clockwise from right: Cristal Hotel, Yas Island Rotana, Al Jahili Fort
to the city by Rotana. It is a smart, fresh concept,
(rotana.com) can cater for functions of up to 10,000
which combines friendly, attentive service with
people split between its indoor and extensive
solid facilities (the lobby-level business lounge
outdoor facilities. Its 1,040 square metre Zakher
is particularly good). It has three well-equipped
Ballroom can be split into three and it also has
meeting rooms and a well-appointed business
two spacious majlis rooms. Another good choice
centre designed to appeal to a new generation
is the highly popular InterContinental Al Ain
of executives who value effective solutions and
(ichotelsgroup.com), an attractive property with
efficient amenities.
smart rooms, a great spa and health centre and
Just next door to the Centro Yas Island is the
some excellent meeting facilities, ranging from
Yas Island Rotana – Abu Dhabi (rotana.com)
30-seater rooms to a ballroom with a capacity
which has no less than six meeting rooms, a smart
for 1,100.
ballroom and a conference and meetings team who
If you’re looking for a meeting with a difference,
are trained to help you make sure every last detail of
however, check out Al Jahili Fort (adach.ae),
your event is perfect. Accommodation is excellent
a beautiful historic fort in the centre of Al Ain,
and post-meeting relaxation comes in the form of a
which dates back to the late 19th century and
tennis court, sauna and massage treatment rooms.
has just been immaculately renovated. It is now home to a cultural centre and a space for smaller
In Al Ain
events – it has successfully hosted the Al Ain
The only five-star property in the UAE’s ‘Oasis
Classics Festival and is the perfect spot for an
City’ and its heritage heartland, the Al Ain Rotana
evocative, inspirational event.
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This image and below: Qasr Al Sarab Desert Resort by Anantara
Qasr Al Sarab by Anantara is a property for secluded meetings and incentives. Delegates will be equally impressed by the offering at Al Ain Wildlife Park & Resort (awpr.ae), a 900 hectare area, with a 50-hectare wildlife park at its heart, which plays home to 4,300 animals, including oryxes and houbara bustards. It’s a wonderful place for relaxation and learning, but it’s also being developed to offer meeting facilities in a totally
include snorkelling, hiking, mountain biking, kayaking
unique setting.
through mangroves and 4x4 tours of the Arabian Wildlife Park.
In Al Gharbia
Danat Hotels & Resorts (danathotels.com) provides
Qasr Al Sarab Desert Resort by Anantara
tried-and-tested meetings expertise at its Danat
(http://qasralsarab.anantara.com) is nestled amid
Resort Jebel Dhanna, a beachfront property,
some of the world’s highest sand dunes in the Liwa
with waterfront villas, where you can relax on an
Desert. This is a property for secluded meetings
800-metre-long private stretch of sand. Danat’s
and incentives – and it can provide a whole range
latest jewel is the Tilal Liwa resort which boasts the
of desert activities for team building. Anantara’s
Mezeiraa Ballroom for 100 guests dining and 150
nearby Desert Islands Resort & Spa (http://
in drinks reception style and two other meeting
desertislands.anantara.com/) on Sir Bani Yas island
rooms – great team-building activities and outings
is an incentive and team-building dream. Activities
can be arranged.
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The Cristal Hotel
Five of the best... 1. For company ‘away days’…
Abu Dhabi National Exhibitions Centre
The Yas Island Rotana (rotana.com) is the perfect
(adnec.ae). It’s kitted out with state-of-the-
setting for a company gathering. Its attractively
art facilities, endless parking and great cafes
laid-out Pearl Ballroom is ideal for whole-company
and restaurants and can manage the biggest
groups – and there are a series of great break-out
conventions with ease.
rooms which can be used for meetings of individual departments.
4. For that special AGM Arrange a meeting for shareholders at the Yas
2. For team building
Hotel’s (theyashotel.com) Al Manar Ballroom, a big
The Cristal Hotel (cristalhotelsandresorts.com) has
(it’s over 500 square metres) and beautiful space
a great setting, with five meeting rooms set on the
that’s guaranteed to impress. When the AGM’s over,
18th floor which give your groups bird’s eye views
the board can relax with a game at the Yas Links
out over the capital. For a small team, book one of
course and dinner at one of the Yas Hotel’s
the Cristal rooms – but for a group of up to 40, get
fantastic restaurants.
the Emerald Room in a ‘Theatre’ formation. Once they are done with their team building day, they
5. For a gala dinner
should hit the 2.35 restaurant (see the ‘Entertaining
You’re spoilt for choice at Emirates Palace
Groups’ section for details).
(emiratespalace.com) when it comes to organising a gala dinner. Your groups can give presentations
3. For big conferences
in the 1,100-capacity auditorium, enjoy receptions
When you’ve got a really huge conference to lay on,
in the 10,000 square metres of al fresco function
the number one choice in Abu Dhabi is ADNEC, the
space and have great dinners in the ballroom.
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to one of the two excellent private dining rooms,
When it comes to entertaining really big groups,
where they can talk with absolute confidentiality.
you should turn to Emirates Palace (+971 2 690
Each of the rooms can take up to 16 guests.
9000), and its expert event organisers, who can
For dining of the high-end, French variety, groups
cater for every size of group in their state-of-the-art
will love Bord Eau at the Shangri-La Qaryat Al Beri
rooms. Beautiful receptions can be laid on in the
(+971 2 509 8888). Entering the high-ceilinged
outdoor function space and wonderful banquets
space, which is simply decked out with classic
for up to 2,400 guests can be arranged in the ball
furniture and ballet-themed paintings, is like slipping
room, which can be broken down into three
into another world. The signature starter of scallops
smaller spaces.
is smoky and tender while the entrées, which
Emirates Palace also has an awe-inspiring
include a mean steak and breathtakingly fresh
flagship restaurant, Sayad, which is guaranteed
lobster, are excellent. The Shangri-La’s wonderful
to please the most demanding of delegates. It’s a
Vietnamese spot Hoi An is also a great place to
marine-hued eatery specialising in high class fish
send groups, serving irresistibly authentic dishes
dishes, where groups of 10 can take advantage of
which combine flavours in seriously exciting ways.
the private dining room: if it’s not available, book a
Over at The Fairmont Bab Al Bahr (+971 2
table on the terrace where your clients will enjoy an
654 3333) is Frankie’s, a collaboration between
onslaught of pescatorial goodness.
Marco Pierre White and Franki Dettori. It’s a lovely,
Another major favourite at Emirates Palace is
chilled-out trattoria-style spot where visitors can
Mezzaluna, a bright and beautiful Mediterranean
enjoy superb Tuscan dinners in a see-and-be-seen
restaurant, decked out in Venetian murals and
atmosphere. If privacy is important, you can book
offering delicious, imaginative dinners. Your group
your group into the tasteful private room, which
can choose to take a spot on the terrace outside
takes up to 10 guests. Another sophisticated
– but if they want some real privacy, book them in
option at the Fairmont is the Marco Pierre White
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Clockwise from far left: Hoi-An at the Shangri-La, Teatro at Park Rotana, Mezzaluna at Emirates Palace. Opposite: Bord Eau at the Shangri-La.
At the Park Rotana is Teatro, a brilliantly fun place for delegates to unwind in. Steakhouse & Grill, a slick, sleek operation where
the Brauhaus are particular gems, and both have
the celebrity chef plies customers with only the
lovely areas for private dining – but Finz tops them
finest of cuts.
all. It’s set in an elegant, high-ceilinged building,
At the Park Rotana (+971 2 657 3333) is Teatro,
separate from the hotel and lapped around on all
a brilliantly fun place for delegates to unwind in
sides by the waves of the Gulf. Given its location,
after a day of meetings. Its menu is a sparky mix of
Finz is blessed with an abundance of fantastic
Italian, Indian, Thai, Japanese and Chinese dishes
local seafood to work with, and does it justice,
– perfect for big groups, as everyone’s guaranteed
turning out imaginative dishes for an appreciative
to find something they fancy eating. The décor’s
crowd of in-the-know businessmen. Finz also has a
imaginative and entertainment comes courtesy of
dedicated private dining room, where you can book
the show kitchen: for a more special experience you
in up to 15 delegates.
can reserve the ‘Chef’s Table’ which can take up to
If you’d like your group to enjoy the excellent
eight people; larger groups can be accommodated
weather with an al fresco dinner, call up Vasco’s at
in the private dining room, which has space for 35.
Hiltonia Beach Club at the Hilton Abu Dhabi (+971
Groups also get a huge amount of choice at the
2 681 1900). Things they’ll love about Vasco’s: the
all day dining restaurant 2.35 at the Cristal Hotel
terrace on a winter’s evening; their tongue-in-cheek
Abu Dhabi (+971 2 652 0000) on Electra Street.
nautical themeing (portholes and sails abound);
Here they can enjoy food from around the world
their fabulously indulgent desserts. Inside there are
including grills and pastas and an immense spread
facilities for private dining - a large space which can
of excellent desserts, at an all-inclusive price.
take up to 20 guests and a smaller area for 10.
There are some top spots for visiting groups at
If your group has expressed an interested in
The Beach Rotana (+971 2 644 3000), which never
trying the local seafood, organise a table for them at
puts a foot wrong when it comes to food. They’ve
the outstanding Fishmarket at the InterContinental
always had great restaurants – Rodeo Grill and
(+971 2 666 6888), a pick-your-own-fish place
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Clockwise from far left: Jing Asia at the Crowne Plaza, Sayad at Emirates Palace Hotel, the Shuja Yacht
where they will select the seafood, style and sauce
Abu Dhabi (+971 2 674 2020) and get them on
and let the chefs do the rest. The Fishmarket is
to the Shuja Yacht. This attractive craft plies the
blessed with an attractive and large private dining
waterways from 8pm until 11pm, serving pleasant
area, which can seat up to 36 delegates.
dinners and giving your guests a constantly-
The InterContinental is also home to the lovely
unfolding panorama of the thrusting city skyline.
Boccaccio, an Italian spot which is great for a more relaxed business group, and the inspired
On Yas Island
Chamas Brazilian Churrascaria, perfect for
Win big points by organising a dinner for your group
serious carnivores – they keep serving your clients
at Nautilus at The Yas Hotel (+971 2 656 0000).
beautiful barbecued meats until they can take no
This wonderful restaurant is perched right on the
more… The Churrascaria has a great private dining
waterside – you can even arrange for your group to
area for up to 14 guests too.
arrive by yacht, sail right up to the private entrance,
For power lunches in Abu Dhabi city, a nice
moor up and step directly inside. The emphasis
light option is on offer at the Maï Café at the Aloft
here is on seafood – there’s a dedicated oyster bar,
Hotel (+971 2 654 5000). It’s a relaxing spot where
and the Signature Nautilus platter, piled high with
they can indulge in an Aloha salad of green beans,
prawns, langoustines, Omani lobster, crab, crayfish
asparagus and walnut dressing or a seared salmon
and more, is one of the most indulgent dishes on
sashimi salad, followed by grilled tiger prawns or
the island. There’s an elegant private dining area
an Australian rib eye with steak fries. And when
which can accommodate 14 diners too.
evening falls, it becomes a chilled-out lounge,
Also at the Yas Hotel you’ll find Angar, a cosy
where delegates can sit on beanbags around the
restaurant run by a team of dedicated Indian
pool while DJs provide the soundtrack.
chefs who turn out note-perfect versions of their
If you’re looking for a unique experience for your
home cuisine. The tandoori dishes are particular
clients, and don’t want to book them in to a regular
specialities – your guests can’t go wrong with a
restaurant, you should call up Le Royal Meridien
helping of tandoori achari prawns, marinaded in
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Left: Shuja Yacht. Below: The Fishmarket at the InterContinental
powerful mango pickle, the tandoori Lucknowi
with a wood-fired pizza oven and the light, crisp
lamb chops with ginger or the tandoori hammour
Ortolanas (with aubergine, peppers and courgette),
tikka. Private dining for groups of up to 10 can be
Filinis (with pecorino, bresaola and rocket) and
arranged on request.
Quattro Formaggis are all first class.
Just round the corner at Yas Island, the stunningly-designed Jing Asia at the Crowne Plaza
In Al Ain
Abu Dhabi Yas Island (+971 2 656 3000) brings
Your group will adore an evening of traditional
together dishes from across Asia: here your group
Lebanese food and entertainment at Min Zaman
can indulge in Thai red curry and Chinese dim sum,
at the Al Ain Rotana, (00 971 3 754 5111), where
followed by Indonesian nasi goreng, Indian lamb
they can round off the night with a shisha session.
roganjosh and Malaysian beef rendang. A Friday
Meanwhile, the InterContinental Al Ain (00 971 3
brunch with lots of Asian live-cooking stations looks
768 6686) has a spread of spots where you can
set to become a popular favourite too.
book in your group – try The Wok, offering a lovely
And if your group is craving steak, it’s time to
mix of Far Eastern cuisine, Tanjore for South Indian
put them in for an evening at the Blue Grill at Yas
feasts or Luce for wonderful Italian. If you’d rather
Island Rotana – Abu Dhabi (+971 2 656 4000). This
arrange your own special event, though, why not
spot specialises in Australian wagyu and American
contact Al Jahili Fort (+971 2 621 5300), and lay
prime steak, ranging from a very reasonable 250g
on a catered function in a true one-off location?
striploin up to a belt-threatening 600g porterhouse, served with imaginative accompaniments including
In Al Gharbia
tempura onions with horseradish dip, broccoli with
There are some special dining experiences on offer
stilton cream and whipped cheddar mash. But
for your groups in Al Gharbia. For a lovely outdoor
don’t worry if some of your clients are more into
dinner at the Suhail rooftop grill, contact Qasr
seafood than steak – they do a magic shrimp and
Al Sarab Desert Resort by Anantara (+971 2 886
chips and a first class turbot fillet too.
2088) and tell your party to expect excellent views
A good lunchtime option for business groups is
and first class food. Meanwhile, at Qasr Al Sarab’s
the outdoor terrace at Filini at the Radisson Blu
sister property, the Desert Islands Resort & Spa
Hotel, Abu Dhabi Yas Island (+971 2 656 2000).
(http://desertislands.anantara.com/), you can set
The sound of trickling water provides a gentle
your group up with a seafood feast at Samak, a
backdrop and the bright, airy setting matches the
seafood grill by the beach – the perfect end to a
light, sophisticated food to a tee. Filini is blessed
busy business trip.
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Activities
Abu Dhabi is bursting with activities which will energise your meeting and ensure it stands out.
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This image and right: Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan Mosque
In Abu Dhabi
to our ‘Events’ section. One major highlight which
A complimentary guided tour of the magnificent
you could book your meeting around is the annual
Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan Mosque
Abu Dhabi Classics series (abudhabiclassics.
(visitabudhabi.ae), conducted each morning from
com). Each year, this brings classical musicians
Sunday-Thursday by a trained Emirati guide is likely
from around the world to perform at Emirates
to be the high point of any event. The stunning
Palace in Abu Dhabi, Al Jahili Fort in Al Ain and
building is the world’s third largest mosque, named
a series of other splendid settings. Then there’s
after the UAE’s late founding President and Ruler of
the Middle East Film Festival (meiff.com) which
Abu Dhabi. The design unites architectural flavours
hosts a welter of film premieres from international
from all over the world, and is imposingly vast
directors, with a mix of established and up-and-
and breath-takingly beautiful. It is, quite simply, a
coming artists. It’s well supported by Hollywood
must-see. The complimentary guided tours, run
– last year Eva Mendes, Orlando Bloom and Naomi
by the Abu Dhabi Tourism Authority, operate from
Watts were all in attendance – a nice touch of
10am; make sure to book your party in if it’s larger
additional glamour for your conference.
than ten people. If attendees would like to get a
Evening entertainment is easy in Abu Dhabi from
bird’s eye overview of the city, you can organise
November to April, when the horse-racing season
helicopter trips through Falcon Aviation Services
runs at the city’s racetrack (adec-web.com). You
(falconaviation.ae).
can book guests in to the 5,000 seat grandstand
If you want to combine your conference or
or take advantage of the excellent corporate
meeting with a big event, so that there’s world class
hospitality boxes and VIP suites. And if you’d like
entertainment laid on for attendees each night, turn
a series of food-focused events to intertwine with
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The mosque’s design unites architectural flavours from all over the world, and is imposingly vast. the serious business, why not book your event to
There are numerous top-class golf courses
coincide with the annual Gourmet Abu Dhabi
in Abu Dhabi where people can relax with new
festival (gourmetabudhabi.ae)? It’s a leading
business acquaintances after a day at a conference.
regional event which attracts a star-studded cast of
Abu Dhabi Golf Club’s (adgolfclub.com)
acclaimed international chefs and offers delegates
Peter Harradine-designed, 18-hole, 7,203-yard,
extraordinary gourmet opportunities. Gourmet
par-70 course is perfect for those seeking a
Abu Dhabi showcases the city’s gastronomic
challenge although there’s also a nine-hole,
credentials, with dozens of masterclasses, chefs’
3,299-yard, par-36 Garden Course also designed
tables and special dinners from celebrity chefs.
by Harradine. There are two nine-hole,
At the end of a hard day of meetings, one of
6,350-yard, par-70 courses at the Abu Dhabi City
the best ways for delegates to experience the
Golf Club (adcitygolf.ae 00 971 2 445 9600), which
UAE’s landscape is to go on a desert safari.
provides a welcome green reprieve from the hustle
They’ll be picked up from their hotel then driven
and bustle of the surrounding city and is enlivened
into the desert for a white-knuckle ride up, down
by the fact that the equestrian racetrack runs down
and around dramatic dunes in sturdy 4x4s. They’ll
the middle of the golf course, making four of the
then pull up to a Bedouin-style camp and watch
holes pretty tricky.
a show, feast on barbecued Arabic food and
The latest star on Abu Dhabi’s golfing horizon,
smoke a relaxing shisha before taking a camel ride
though, is the Gary Player-designed Saadiyat
or whizzing down the dunes on a sand board. If
Beach Golf Course (sbgolfclub.ae) – an
the delegates prefer to be out on the water, you’ll
amphitheatre-style all-grass, 18-hole championship-
be pleased to hear that Abu Dhabi is surrounded
ready course set on the ocean and with several
by scores of sandy islands which provide a
beachfront holes. There are several sets of tees on
fabulous setting for boat trips. The Yellow
each hole to accommodate all levels of golfers.
Boats (theyellowboats.com) can organise group
Al Ghazal Golf Club (alghazalgolf.ae), meanwhile,
speedboat excursions with a special emphasis on
is right next to the airport, and is an 18-hole, 6,711-
corporate team-building. Tailored island tours are
yard, par-71 sand course, with its front nine holes
available from Sea Cruisers (seacruiser.ae).
encircling an archaeological site.
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Left: Yas Island Marina. Below: Heritage Village Opposite, clockwise from top: dune-bashing, hot air ballooning, Abu Dhabi Golf Club.
Towards the end of the business trip, delegates will
But when The Yas Marina Circuit is not being
probably be feeling tired so why not schedule in
used for major events, there are track days during
a trip to the spa? Abu Dhabi boasts some of the
which anyone can drive around the circuit, and a
world’s finest: for ultimate indulgence, check out the
Yas Driving Academy which features a fleet of
Anantara Spa at Emirates Palace (emiratespalace.
single-seat race cars, open two-seat cars, GT-type
com), where they have a Moroccan-style hammam.
race cars and tuition vehicles. The academy is geared up to lay on spectacular corporate events:
On Yas Island
contact them and they’ll tailor-make a morning or
No meeting in Abu Dhabi would be complete
afternoon’s interactive action to your delegates.
without a trip to Yas Marina Circuit at Yas Island
When it comes to more sedate activities, turn to
(yasmarinacircuit.com), a motor racing hotspot. For
the Kyle Phillips-designed, 18-hole, par-72 Yas
a real ‘wow’ factor, why not plan for November to
Links course, set on the island’s west shore. It’s
cross over with the annual Formula 1™ Etihad
surrounded by stunning mangrove plantations and
Airways Abu Dhabi Grand Prix (yasmarinacircuit.
rolling hills and every single one of the holes boasts
com)? It’s the most thrilling event of the year – tens
beautiful sea views – a guaranteed hit for after-
of thousands of spectators pack Yas Marina Circuit
meeting relaxation.
to watch the world’s finest drivers, and whether delegates are watching from the stands or from The
In Al Ain
Yas Hotel, they’ll find the event awe-inspiring. As
There’s more high octane action available at the
well as the Formula 1™ Etihad Airways Abu Dhabi
Al Ain Raceway (alainraceway.com), which has
Grand Prix, Yas Marina Circuit also stages the GP2
been voted one of the world’s three best go-
Asia series, FIA GT1 Championship, and the
karting circuits. The Raceway offers three different
Drag Racing Festival.
configurations, with flood-lit tracks: your guests will
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the ground, you should consider the wonderful Al Ain Wildlife Park & Resort (awpr.ae), home to a dedicated nature reserve filled with indigenous be kitted out with race suits, given a briefing on the
species as well as animals from further afield,
rules and then taken out to compete individually or
including the extraordinary and beautiful White Lions
in teams. You can even personalise their experience
of Sambona. Here, visitors can enjoy the beauty of
with special trophies for the winners, which the
the desert and its animal inhabitants.
track organisers can engrave on your behalf. They also have special conference and hospitality suites,
In Al Gharbia
so if you want to hold your meeting or event on site
Al Gharbia is home to Liwa Oasis, where you’ll
that’s no problem.
find traditional desert hospitality and small villages
For smaller delegate groups, a truly unforgettable
grouped around date palm trees. If you want to
experience comes in an early-morning hot air
give attendees an experience to remember, you
balloon ride above the desert. Balloon Adventures
can organise for them to camp out under the stars,
Emirates (ballooning.ae) operates out of Al Ain and
a great way for them to fully appreciate the area’s
its trips allow visitors to witness towering dunes,
unspoilt and dramatic beauty. For information on
wandering camels and gazelles and sparkling
trip options, visit the Western Region Development
green oases from a unique perspective. But if you’d
Council (WRDC)’s website at wrdc.ae or log on to
rather plan a nature-watching trip that’s firmly on
visit.abudhabi.ae for companies that can assist you.
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will feature two side-by-side
MECOM 2010
conferences and topic-specific
www.mecomexpo.com
Al Gharbia Watersports
workshops hosted by leading
This exhibition is dedicated to
Festival
international and regional industry
the latest new technologies
www.algharbia.ae
speakers.
in fixed line, mobile, internet,
A nine-day, all-water sports
satellite and the enterprise
extravaganza set on the
Middle East Food 2010
pristine, white sand beach in
Check www.adnec.ae/whatson
the charming fishing town of
for full details of this annual
Mirfa in Al Gharbia – Abu Dhabi’s
gourmet event.
solution sectors. JUNE Expo World
Western Region.
Middle East 2010 The exhibition industry’s premier event for those with an eye on the Middle East. A great event for anyone in the business.
Spring Show 2010 Arab Market 2010
This show focuses on general
The Arab Market is a popular
consumer commodities.
shopping fair of regional products. Expect everything
MAY
from abayas, silks and cashmere shawls to exquisite paintings
Arabian Construction
and artefacts.
Week 2010
JULY
www.arabianconstructionweek.com
Liwa Date Festival
CITYSCAPE Abu Dhabi
This show offers visitors an
www.algharbia.ae
2010
insight into a full range of the
This annual event explores the
www.cityscapeabudhabi.com
very latest in green building,
intricacies of date production and
The annual networking
innovative building and
the varied products this desert
exhibition and conference
engineering products and
fruit now lends itself to. The event
focusing on all aspects of
services for the construction
itself is held in one of the UAE’s
the property development
industry. A major event for
most attractive areas.
cycle. It attracts regional and
the industry.
international investors, property developers, leading architects
Building Machinery
and designers.
Middle East 2010 www.buildingmachineryexpo.com
CITYSCAPE Conference 2010
Here you’ll find the latest in
www.cityscapeabudhabi.com
construction machines, plant and
Cityscape Abu Dhabi 2010
vehicle models.
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Summer in Abu Dhabi
Gulf Sol 2010
www.zonegroupuae.ae
www.summerinabudhabi.com
www.gulfsol.com
A show dedicated to educating
An annual six-week family
Gulf Sol 2010 will be a platform
the public, trading companies
carnival packed full of fun,
for suppliers of raw materials,
and brand companies on the
entertainment, activities
equipment, finished goods, and
difference between genuine and
and shows.
intermediary products used in
counterfeit goods.
the manufacture of photo voltaic cells and other related solar
Abu Dhabi Medical
products.
Congress 2010 www.abudhabimed.com
The Internet Show 2010
The world’s only event bringing
The main focus of this show is to
together professionals from the
promote the development of the
emergency services, patient
region’s internet business.
safety, primary healthcare and rehabilitation sectors.
AUGUST
OCTOBER
Ramadan & Eid 2010
Abu Dhabi Classics
Film Festival
www.almultaqa-ex.com
www.abudhabiclassics.com
www.meiff.com
A popular consumer show
The Abu Dhabi Classics
This festival has grown rapidly
with traditional celebrations.
concerts, which take place at
with each event bringing more
The event showcases family-
venues across the emirate, have
films, more awards, and more
friendly consumer goods,
become an indispensable part
stars to the UAE capital. Ten
unique gift items, Arabic food,
of the region’s cultural scene.
days of cinema screenings and
toys and games, as well as
The festival runs from October
events include more than 150
displays of traditional song
all the way through to May and
films and 180 screenings.
and dance.
gets bigger, lasts longer, and
Middle East International
SEPTEMBER Abu Dhabi Hunting &
becomes more adventurous
Najah Education Training
every year. Expect to hear
Careers 2010
world-class musicians from
www.najahonline.com
across the globe.
Najah is the UAE’s most
Equestrian Exhibition
comprehensive education,
www.adihex.net
training and careers event.
This annual event is designed
It features numerous visitor
specifically to promote the
activities including job profiling,
emirate’s culture and heritage,
careers advice, over 100
showcasing the traditions
‘topic specific’ seminars and
which make the destination truly
the region’s largest high-level
distinct. Visitors can get a feel
strategic educational conference.
for desert pursuits including falconry, camel raising,
Abu Dhabi International Anti-
Power Generation and Water
equestrianism and the training
Counterfeiting Conference &
A showcase for the power
of salukis.
Exhibition 2010
generation and water industries.
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3rd Middle East Parking
Manarat Al Saadiyat
management, rescue services,
Symposium 2010
exhibition venue.
safety and parking.
The only dedicated event for
Dentistry & Sight 2010
SIM - Signage, Imaging &
the Middle East’s parking
A new show for the Middle East’s
Media Show 2010
industry
dental and ophthalmic specialists
www.sim-expo.com
and optometrists.
The region’s most
www.parking-me.com
NOVEMBER
comprehensive trade show for Etihad Airways Formula 1™
the marketing communications
Abu Dhabi Junior Golf
Abu Dhabi Grand Prix
industry.
Championship
www.yasmarinacircuit.com
An annual tournament run
Staged at the stunning 5.6km
in conjunction with the UK’s
circuit Yas Island Marina Circuit,
prominent national daily
this is the finale of the thrilling
Rally Abu Dhabi
newspaper, The Daily Telegraph.
Formula 1 season.
www.visitabudhabi.ae
DECEMBER
It features 21 of Britain’s best-
A motorsport spectacular which
scoring golfing juniors playing
will be a candidate event for the
alongside UAE juniors.
2011 World Rally Championship
Middle East Manufacturing Exhibition 2010 www.memexnews.com ADIPEC 2010
This event has established itself
Abu Dhabi Adventure
www.idexuae.ae/ADNEC
as the region’s top manufacturing
Challenge
The meeting place of the
sector trade show.
www.abudhabi-adventure.com
international oil and gas
A multi-sport endurance
community. The 2010 theme
National Documentation
race in which teams of four
is ‘Meeting the Increasing Oil
Week 2010
people race over a period of six
and Gas Demand through
At this show, federal and local
consecutive days through Abu
Innovation’.
government organisations will
Dhabi’s terrain.
be exhibiting their documentation Arts Abu Dhabi
efforts.
www.artsabudhabi.ae Hosting 40 galleries from Europe,
Roadex/Railex 2010
the Middle East, Asia and the
www.roadex-railex.com
United States, this exhibition will
The event focuses on all
be divided between Emirates
aspects of the transport industry
Palace and Saadiyat Island’s
including infrastructure, traffic
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ADIMS 2010
held at Al Ain Airport. It features
It’s an intriguing insight into the
www.admotorshow.com
some incredible aerobatic and
relationship between camel and
The Abu Dhabi International
stunt flying with model aircraft,
man and includes the world’s
Motorshow features the latest
helicopters, wingwalkers and
only camel beauty contest.
and best vehicles from around
gliders, plus military and civilian
the world, with all the big
planes and exhibitions.
names in passenger cars and
Bride Abu Dhabi www.thebrideshow.com
Environment 2011
This ever-popular exhibition
Focused on air, energy, water,
features the latest trends in
FIFA Club World Cup UAE
and waste, providing an ideal
bridal gowns and brings together
www.FIFA.com
platform to promote products
wedding industry professionals.
The champion clubs from all six
and services that relate to these
continental confederations battle
elements.
automobile accessories.
it out to win the FIFA Club World
Gourmet Abu Dhabi www.gourmetabudhabi.ae
Cup UAE title, won in 2009 by
World Future Energy Summit
A ‘lifestyle gastronomic
Europe’s Barcelona.
Key note presentations by leading
extravaganza’ featuring a star-
organisations and networking
studded cast of Michelin-star
World Green Tourism
opportunities with leading
chefs and special guests. Free
Abu Dhabi
alternative energy experts.
master classes, industry insights
www.worldgreentourism.ae The region’s first dedicated
from hospitality experts, and FEBRUARY
eco-tourism event bringing
chateau and gourmet dinners hosted by the city’s top hotels.
together key industry leaders
Abu Dhabi Yacht Show
to share their experience and
www.abudhabiyachtshow.com
expertise, with the common goal
The region’s only exhibition
of committing to initiatives that
dedicated to the luxury
ensure a bright and sustainable
superyacht segment.
future for Middle East tourism. 2011 JANUARY IDEX Al Ain Aerobatic Show
www.idexuae.ae/ADNEC
www.alainaerobaticshow.com
The Middle East’s and North
A hugely popular annual event
Africa’s largest tri-service defence and homeland security exhibition. Al Dhafrah Camel
It features over 900 international
Festival 2011
manufacturers and suppliers.
www.algharbia.ae In Al Gharbia’s capital of Madinat
Terry Fox Run
Zayed, this annual camel festival
www.terryfoxrun.org
celebrates the importance of the
A charity event for walkers,
‘ship of the desert’ in UAE life.
skaters, runners and cyclists.
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MARCH
high-profile global media players
Specifically aimed at the contract
- the likes of Rupert Murdoch -
and retail markets, Interiors
for public sessions and closed
UAE is where interior and
door discussions.
exterior furnishing companies showcase their products to a
Abu Dhabi Music and
rapidly expanding market. Gulf
Arts Festival
Landscaping is an exhibition
www.admafestival.com
for the booming Middle East
This highly successful
outdoor design and landscaping
international festival advances
architecture industries.
Abu Dhabi Desert
the love of classical music and
Challenge
fine arts amongst Abu Dhabi
ISNR 2010
www.uaedesertchallenge.com.
residents and visitors. Featuring
www.isnrabudhabi.com
One of the world’s most
world-class performances from
ISNR is the only event to bring
prestigious international cross
the likes of the Bolshoi Ballet,
together the entire spectrum of
country rallies, this is a five-day
Andrea Bocelli, and Sir James
homeland security issues under
motor sport spectacle staged
Galway, the festival comprises 20
one roof.
across the emirate’s diverse
concerts over 13 days. Concerts
landscape.
are usually held at the end of
Map Middle East 2010
March and beginning of April in
www.mapmiddleeast.org
Abu Dhabi and Al Ain.
This is an international forum
Abu Dhabi International Triathlon
for building networks to enable
www.abudhabitriathlon.com
g-lateral ties in the Middle East
2011 will see the second outing
for the geospatial community.
of the US $250,000 Abu Dhabi International Triathlon where
Red Bull Air Race
amateurs can compete with
www.redbullairrace.com
the elite. The course, on closed
Abu Dhabi is the traditional
roads in Abu Dhabi, is set
start for the Red Bull Air Race
against many of the capital’s iconic sights.
World Series. The Corniche GIBTM
is transformed into a unique
www.gibtm.com
racetrack and spectators can
Am exhibition and educational
view the action from the shore
seminar programme for venues,
as the pilots race through the air
hotels, destinations and suppliers
mere metres above the water.
to meet meeting planners, incentive travel buyers and those involved in the meetings and incentives industry. Abu Dhabi Media Summit
Interiors UAE and Gulf
www.admediasummit.com
Landscaping 2010
This three day summit will feature
www.interiorsuae.com
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