The capital of the United Arab Emirates, Abu Dhabi is a true destination of distinction with a rich culture and an intriguing past. It is a destination which is constantly being refined and expanded with an underlying theme of delivering experiences to enrich the lives of residents and visitors alike. Besides being home to the Emirati Royal Family, it has also evolved into a bustling cosmopolitan hub.
Al Ain - UNESCO World Heritage Site
Al Gharbia - Biggest sand dunes of the Sahara
Yas Island - Home of formula 1
Sir Bani Yas Island - Nature-based island alive with wildlife
Al Maryah Island - Central business district
Abu Dhabi International Airport
7 hour 30 mins direct flight from UK
GMT +4
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Emirati Dirham
The United Arab Emirates climate features extreme heat because of its sandy landscape, although it is cooler in the eastern mountains. Enjoying a sub-tropical climate the weather is sunny all year round. Between June and September, temperatures can soar up to a record 45°C.
Containing 107 meeting hotels, Abu-Dhabi offers boutique and worldwide chain hotels. The state-of-the-art Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre contains 73,000sqm of exhibition space, 2 large conference rooms and 20 smaller meeting rooms. Secondly, the smaller Al Ain Convention Centre blends in with the city’s traditional architecture yet still offers exceptional business facilities. Speak to Connect Business Events to organise your events in one of Abu-Dhabi's 'venues with a difference'.
The many smaller islands in this region all bring something different to the table for incentive groups. Speed boat transfers between the islands can offer extra-ordinary travel in the cooling air of the clear blue seas. Connect Business Events can cater for a range of activities in Abu Dhabi as well as enhance experiences such as the F1 Grand Prix and desert safari trips!
Local Abu Dhabi expertise
Connect provides destination knowledge and local supplier relationships to help planners build programmes around Abu Dhabi's business-events infrastructure.
Tailored corporate programmes
The team creates bespoke itineraries combining meetings and events with cultural, leisure and experiential elements.
Access to major venues
Abu Dhabi offers substantial conference and exhibition infrastructure, including the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre, giving Connect a strong base for larger events.
Beyond the conference room
Corporate programmes can combine business facilities with Abu Dhabi's cultural attractions, desert experiences, coastline and distinctive venues.
UAE-wide capability
Connect can also coordinate programmes across the UAE where an event benefits from combining Abu Dhabi with Dubai or other destinations.