ADNEC Centre Abu Dhabi should not be confused with Abu Dhabi National Exhibitions Company.
ADNEC Centre Abu Dhabi | |
Location: | Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates |
Architect: | RMJM |
Total Space: | 153678m2 |
Former Names: | Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre |
Built: | 2007 |
Address: | Al Khaleej Al Arabi St - Al Rawdah - Al Ma'arid - Abu Dhabi |
The ADNEC Centre Abu Dhabi is an exhibition centre in Abu Dhabi.[1] It was opened by Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, President of the United Arab Emirates on February 18, 2007. It was designed by the international architecture firm, RMJM.[2] The venue is the largest exhibition centre in the Middle East with a total space of 153,678m2 indoor and outdoor space. ADNEC Centre Abu Dhabi has a large seating capacity in its several locations in the venue. This includes, 13 interconnected exhibition halls, an atrium, concourse space, a 6000 capacity ICC, two conference halls as well 21 meeting rooms. Marina Hall, due to open in Autumn 2022, will be the largest hall of its kind in the region, a 10,000sqm space that enables organisers to create showcases both on and off the water. The hall will be connected to ADNEC via a footbridge and easily accessible from Khaleej Al Arabi Street.[3]
The exhibition centre has stimulated development around it, most notable the Capital Centre and Capital Gate projects.