Abu Dhabi is the wealthiest of seven oil-rich states, it is the Jewel in the United Arab Emirates, cultural crown- a multi-island, mega flush destination for 5-star play and stay where event the police drive Rolls Royce Phantoms.
Majlis is Arabic for a top-level meeting place and in Abu Dhabi; the traditional majlis – a tented meeting place where hospitality abounded before negotiations began – it has been the setting for business meetings from the heyday of the silk route. The tradition, which characterised the early signing of petroleum concessions, lives on today and our majlis is now among the most advanced and competitive around. Abu Dhabi has taken the best of the past and refreshed it with the finest for the present and future.
Overview of Abu Dhabi….
What was 50 years ago no more than a fishing village, Abu Dhabi now straddles some 200 islands in the Arabian Gulf. Most of the action is in the west, around pristine beachy corniche. The finance district sits astride Al Reem and Al Maryah Island and NW is Arty Smart Saadiyat (with the imminent Louvre & Guggenheim). East is the water Parks, Mega Malls and Motor madness of Yas Island.
Here are some tips & facts!
Weather. Best Time to visit is November – April, pack a shawl for cooler eves. July to September soar to the high 40s.
Don’t use suncream USE SUNBLOCK!
English is widely spoken and the locals are very friendly
The city is very safe there’s virtually no crime
EVENTS: Volvo ocean race (Jan) Hot Yaughts; Abu Dhabi Food Festival (Feb) Abu Dhabi Classics (Oct May) Raising the Baton Art Fair ( Nov) F1 ABU Dhabi Grand Prix ( Nov)
The weekend is Friday to Saturday, Sunday is their first day of the week.
Conference Venues in Abu Dhabi
At Conference Desk, we have chosen and selected only the very best hotels in which we wish to work with and here are a few…
Modish dandy for work and play with spacious suites, vast toe dipper, stagger waterside views of the grand mosque, plus top tables Marco Pierre White and Frankies Italian. The Fairmont Bab Al Bahr. Offering superior hospitality, state-of-the-art technology and more than 2,500 square metres (26,900 square feet) of meeting space, the business-friendly hotel in Abu Dhabii is your gateway to the wonders of the Middle East.
Set against a backdrop of the majestic Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, the luxurious Ritz-Carlton Abu Dhabi, Grand Canal offers a wide array of facilities including 447 luxurious guestrooms and suites, 85 private villas, ten food and beverage options, and an expansive outdoor pool. With 14 meeting rooms and the magnificent 1,550-square meter (16,685 square foot) Roma Ballroom that is divisible by three, The Ritz-Carlton Abu Dhabi, Grand Canal can accommodate groups of all sizes for an inspiring meeting experience
Jumeirah at Etihad Towers
Dazzly, a comtempo corniche side pillar of swish apartments with private beach, label stable avenue and fab Talise Spa.
Gaze over the Arabian Gulf from Sofitel Abu Dhabi Corniche a skyscraping luxury 5-star hotel in Abu Dhabi with 280 rooms. Discover pan-Arabic opulence blended with French art de recevoir. Sofitel Abu Dhabi Corniche is a landmark of Abu Dhabi. Its chic facade and modern interiors are inspired by French Art Deco and designed by London WA International.
The premier meeting and conference destination in the city, Emirates Palace attracts business drivers and key decision makers from around the world to its beautiful front steps. A royal wedding, an auditorium hosting the world’s greatest orchestras, operas and 42 meeting and conference rooms, Emirates Palace offers a world-class award winning venue and the most flexible and technologically advanced conference expertise.
ACTIVITIES
If you are looking for a destination that offers fun-filled activities for your Team then Abu Dhabi has it all..! We work with only the best Destination Management Companies in Abu Dhabi who will provide you and your team a bespoke activity and event package.
Explore the seemingly endless Empty Quarter on a desert safari with an exhilarating ride over sand dunes in a four-wheel drive. Followed by a sunset barbecue at a Bedouin-style campsite, where you can climb aboard a camel, have a go at sandboarding and watch peregrine falcons in flight.
If you’re after an active experience, leave the city behind and take a kayaking or paddleboarding trip through Abu Dhabi’s vast and peaceful mangrove forests.
Yas Island is the emirate’s entertainment hub. Non-stop fun awaits at Yas Waterworld Abu Dhabi, which has 45 rides and slides across four thrill levels, and budding Lewis Hamiltons will love racing go-karts around Yas Marina Circuit. Adrenalin junkies can ride the world’s fastest rollercoaster at Ferrari World Abu Dhabi, and little ones can enjoy the driving school.
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