ADNEC Abu Dhabi


The venue spans more than 153,000 square metres, while ADNEC Group generated AED 9.2 billion in economic impact and 2.17 million hotel room nights in 2025.

Abu Dhabi, UAE – Al Rehla

ADNEC Abu Dhabi has been named “Middle East’s Best MICE Event Venue 2026” at the World MICE Awards, reinforcing its position in the international meetings and exhibitions industry and highlighting Abu Dhabi’s growing prominence in the regional business tourism market.
The venue serves as the flagship facility of ADNEC Group, a subsidiary of Modon, offering dedicated infrastructure for major exhibitions, conferences, meetings and international events across a total area of 153,678 square metres.

AED 9.2 Billion in Economic Impact

The award follows strong results announced by ADNEC Group for 2025, when its economic impact reached AED 9.2 billion, representing an 8% increase compared with the previous year.
The Group’s activities also generated 2.17 million hotel room nights, demonstrating the contribution of the events industry to the wider hospitality sector.
During 2025, ADNEC Group’s venues welcomed approximately 6.3 million visitors across more than 1,149 local and international events, reflecting the scale of its operations in exhibitions, conferences and major events.

Continued International Recognition

Humaid Matar Al Dhaheri, Group CEO of ADNEC Group, said the award reflects the venue’s standing as a platform bringing together industry leaders and decision-makers, facilitating partnerships and contributing to sustainable economic development.
In May 2026, the venue also received five international Eventex Awards, recognising excellence across conference centres, exhibition venues, sustainability, sporting events and wedding facilities.
ADNEC Abu Dhabi



Al Rehla Perspective

For Arab business travellers, Abu Dhabi offers a destination that combines international conferences and exhibitions with a well-developed hospitality and tourism infrastructure.
ADNEC Group’s performance highlights the role of business tourism in supporting demand for hotel accommodation, transportation and hospitality services, reinforcing the meetings and events industry as an important contributor to Abu Dhabi’s tourism economy.