The Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre, the most modern exhibition centre in the world, was opened by His Highness Sheikh Khalifa Bin Zayed Al Nahyan on 18th February, 2007.

Located in the capital city of the United Arab Emirates, ADNEC offers a five star exhibition center and a strategic meeting point for space entrepreneurs from all four corners of the world.

ADNEC's hall space for conferences and special events spans some 55,000sqm of indoor exhibition space, spread over 12 state-of-the-art, fully interconnected halls, plus outdoor and marina space. The exhibition centre's distinctive U-shape design also now features the world's largest exhibition concourse.

Directions from Dubai to Abu Dhabi:

The journey from Dubai to Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre is extremely simple. From Jebel Ali, Dubai to ADNEC should take no more than 45 minutes.

1. Leave Dubai on the Sheikh Zayed Road (E11), following the signs for Abu Dhabi/ Jebel Ali. As you leave the emirate of Dubai and enter the emirate of Abu Dhabi the name of the road changes to the Sheikh Maktoum Bin Rashid Road. You stay on this road for approximately 30 minutes.
2. Just before you exit Sheikh Maktoum Bin Rashid Road you will pass (on your right) Al Raha Mall. At this point you should move to the right hand lane and prepare exit Sheikh Maktoum bin Rashid Road.
3. Exit the Sheikh Maktoum Bin Rashid Road, following the signs for Abu Dhabi (E22). Stay in the right hand lane and continue to follow the signs for Abu Dhabi (E22).
4. Once on the E22, continue over Al Maqtaa Bridge, at this point the huge Sheikh Zayed Mosque should be on your left.
5. You will reach a set of traffic lights, approximately 2km after crossing Al Maqtaa Bridge, continue straight on passing an ADNOC petrol station and Al Bateen Air base on your right. At this point you should ensure that you are in the right hand lane, ready to take the next exit.
6. Exit the E22, following the signs for the exhibition centre. At the roundabout take the fourth exit, again following the signs for the exhibition centre.
7. Abu Dhabi National Exhibitions Centre will be on your right, follow the signage and park in a convenient space.