Abu Dhabi
Uncover the mixture of history and 21st century innovation in the capital of the UAE
Uncover the mixture of history and 21st century innovation in the capital of the UAE
Discover the extraordinary in Abu Dhabi!
With its historic sites intermixed with 21st century ingenuity, bringing your business events to Abu Dhabi, the capital of the UAE, its islands and desert regions couldn’t be easier. The Abu Dhabi Convention Bureau provides free and non-biased assistance and support to professional convention, incentive and exhibition planners, corporations and associations, so event planners can bid for, win and hold conferences, major business events, business meetings and congresses in Abu Dhabi.
Contact
- Abu Dhabi Convention Bureau
- c/o Etihad Airways
- 200 Hammersmith Road
- London
- W6 7DL
- United Kingdom
- Telephone: +44 20 7201 6400
- Email: uk@dctabudhabi.ae
- Website: http://abudhabi-cb.ae
- National Languages: Arabic , English , Hindu , Urdu
- Time Zone: GMT +4
Information
Transport
Abu Dhabi is one of the world’s safest destinations - in fact it was named by Numbeo as the 'safest city for 2019'.
Etihad Airways, the national airline of the UAE, offers non-stop flights to Abu Dhabi from London Heathrow, Manchester and Dublin. British Airways also flies daily to Abu Dhabi from London Heathrow.
Access from regional airports is available through Etihad’s 18 codeshare partners or, alternatively, with KLM via Amsterdam.
Delegates flying in from any corner of the planet can take advantage of Etihad Airways’ extensive network, which serves over 70 destinations worldwide.
Climate & Weather
This is a destination with almost year-round sunshine, little rainfall and near perfect winter temperatures.
Temperatures range from a low of around 13C (50F) on a winter's night, to a high of around 42C (118F) on a summer's day.
Public Holidays
- 01/01/2020, New Year
- 23/08/2020, Islamic New Year
- 29/10/2020, The Prophet's Birthday
- 01/12/2020, Commemoration Day
- 02/12/2020, UAE National Day
Unusual Venues
In addition to the state-of-the-art Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre, the Al Ain Convention Centre and exceptional business and meeting facilities at our hotels and resorts, you can choose to host your event, function or meeting in one of our ‘venues with a difference’:
MoreVisa Requirements
The visa process is hassle-free and can be managed in a number of ways. 66 nationalities receive a free of charge visa stamp upon arrival including citizens of the EU plus Andorra, Australia, Brunei, Canada, Denmark, Hong Kong, Iceland, Japan, Liechtenstein, Malaysia, New Zealand, San Marino, Singapore, South Korea, Switzerland, USA and the Vatican State. Or apply via the UAE Embassy.
Transfers
A well-planned road system and plenty of sidewalks make Abu Dhabi easy to navigate. Taxis are plentiful and good value, plus a shuttle bus can take visitors between the International Airport and Yas Island.
Corporate Social Responsibility
The UAE’s vision is to establish itself as a global leader in Corporate Social Responsibility by creating an official federal platform for all businesses operating in the UAE.
Activities
From Abu Dhabi city's famous Corniche to the Oasis City of Al Ain and the massive dunes of the western region's Empty Quarter desert in Al Dhafra, culture, history and adventure are encapsulated in the emirate. Experience the architectural prowess of the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque or iconic Louvre Abu Dhabi, enjoy the peace and tranquillity of kayaking around Eastern Mangrove National Park, or marvel at the history of an emirate dotted with ancient forts and historic sites – several of which have been listed as official UNESCO World Heritage Sites.
MoreTeam Building Events
Abu Dhabi provides an abundance of settings and terrains for team building opportunities. For groups up to 30 persons, test desert survival skills and experience a little of Emirati life with lunch and transportation for only US$125 per head at Arabian Nights Village. In the city, visit the local fish market with talented chefs for a cook off, undertake a Wildlife Talk & Scavenger Hunt with Park Hyatt’s Saadiyat Island marine biologist, a pit stop challenge at Yas Marina Circuit or put the wind in your clients’ hair with Desert Land Sailing in the expansive Liwa Desert - the gentle Arabian winds are perfect for this adventurous activity. Guests can choose to sail as a group or race against each other across the desert for US $76++ per adult per hour. These latest desert activities include fat biking on the dunes, join Qasr al Sarab’s long-established offering of desert walks, tours to the nearby Liwa Oasis, dawn yoga amid the dunes, camel trekking, desert drives and archery. For a more relaxing team building event, hire kayaks and paddle around the Eastern Mangroves National Park. Or book paddle boarding to challenge group dynamics.
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Testimonials
Amanda Sanderson
Rolls-Royce Motor CarsAbu Dhabi is fast becoming the arts and cultural hub of the Middle East, which was a contributory factor in choosing the destination for our conference. Every event has its challenges, but we always had the advice and guidance of the Bureau providing local knowledge and expertise. We were impressed by the offerings Abu Dhabi provided and are hugely grateful for the support which contributed to the event being a huge success.
Omar Fahoum
Deloitte Middle EastAbu Dhabi has grown to become an international business hub, a flourishing cultural centre and a leading economic force in its own right. Our choice of Abu Dhabi demonstrated Deloitte’s commitment to the UAE and strong belief in its infrastructure, fundamentals and services to successfully deliver an event of this nature.
Dr Bruce Spivey
International Council of OphthalmologyWe chose Abu Dhabi due to the Convention Bureau’s total destination approach, in which various government organisations came together to produce what can only be described as an impressive, consolidated and convincing bid.
Kashyap Biyani
The ‘Advantage Abu Dhabi’ programme helped us in reaching another level of hospitality for our guests. It was an unforgettable experience! Cipla treasures the special relationship it shares with the Abu Dhabi Convention Bureau and looks forward to achieving many more exciting milestones together. We thank the Abu Dhabi Convention bureau for all the exceptional support.
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