Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre
LocationAbu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Built2007
ArchitectRMJM
OpenedFebruary 2007
Enclosed space
 • Total space153,678 m2 (1,654,180 sq ft)
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The Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre (commonly abbreviated ADNEC) 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 has a large seating capacity in its several locations in the venue. This includes, 12 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.

See also

References

  1. ↑ @10times. "Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre - ADNEC". 10times.com. Retrieved 2022-01-17.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)
  2. ↑ Welch, Adrian (2007-06-19). "Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre: Hyatt Hotel". e-architect. Retrieved 2022-01-17.
  3. ↑ "Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre (ADNEC) | Visit Abu Dhabi". visitabudhabi.ae. Retrieved 2022-01-17.

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