Your Go-To Guide for Abu Dhabi Business Events in 2024
Most recent update: 28th March 2024.
Welcome to Gateway Group's indispensable guide to the conferences, exhibitions and events happening in Abu Dhabi in 2024. Make sure to bookmark this page and check back regularly, as we'll be updating the guide throughout the year with new events as they're announced.
UAE School Holidays 2024
For you convenience, the UAE school holidays are included in the guide and are easily distinguished in pink.
UAE Public Holidays 2024
The public holidays granted by the UAE Cabinet for 2024 are included in the guide, highlighted in purple. Please be aware that dates provided for the Islamic holidays are for guidance purposes only, as they are determined according to the sighting of the moon. The confirmed dates will usually be announced via the UAE government and news agencies a few days prior to the respective Islamic holiday.
Attending Conferences and Exhibitions in Abu Dhabi
Planning your business trips and activities around strategic events can help you to successfully engage with Abu Dhabi's dynamic business players and develop a deeper understanding of the commercial environment to either start a business or expand an existing one. (For more information about what to expect, head to the bottom of this article.)
Disclaimer
This events guide is intended for reference purposes only. Whilst we have researched the events, dates and venues for your convenience, we can not accept responsibility for any inaccuracies or changes. We recommend that users of this resource make their own, independent checks before registering and attending any of the events.
Explore the full list of 2024 events by scrolling down, or find specific events by month.
Complete Abu Dhabi Events Guide 2024
Abu Dhabi Events January 2024
DATE | EVENT | VENUE |
05-07 | Vibrant India | ADNEC |
11-12 | MENA and Asian Political Methodology Conference 2024 | NYUAD |
13-14 | 3rd International Gynecology and Obstetrics Conference | Conrad at Etihad Towers |
15-20 | Ataya Exhibition | Marina Mall |
17-19 | Local Aquaculture Products Festival | Sheikh Zayed Festival, Al Wathba |
22-24 | IAAPA Middle East Trade Summit 2024 | |
22-25 | UMEX & SIMTEX 2024 | ADNEC |
22-26 | WED Innovation Lab | Yas Acres Golf & Country Club |
23 | Pioneering New Frontiers Between Abu Dhabi and Italy | Abu Dhabi Chamber |
23-24 | Dusit Thani Abu Dhabi | |
23-27 | The Gulf Bride Show | ADNEC |
24 | Expansion of ADGM to Al Reem Island | Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM) |
25-30 | The Meeting Space | Conrad at Etihad Towers |
25-04 February | Abu Dhabi Marine Festival | Corniche Breakwater |
27-28 | 4th Abu Dhabi Integrated Mental Health Conference | Intercontinental Hotel |
29 | EDB Connect Abu Dhabi (Growth Trajectories: Abu Dhabi's Strategic Investment Landscape) | Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM) |
29-01 | World Environmental Education Congress 2024 | ADNEC |
30 | GAR Live: Abu Dhabi 2024 | Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM) |
31 | Corporate Tax Registration - English | Federal Tax Authority WEBINAR |
Abu Dhabi Events February 2024
DATE | EVENT | VENUE |
02-04 | Emirates Society of Ophthalmology Conference (ESO 2024) | Hilton Abu Dhabi, Yas Island |
02-04 | International Neonatal Multispeciality Conference 2024 | Beach Rotana Hotel, Abu Dhabi |
03-04 | Emirates Allergy & Clinical Immunology Conference 2024 | Beach Rotana Hotel, Abu Dhabi |
06 | Corporate Tax Workshop (Hosted by the Federal Tax Authority) | Park Hyatt, Abu Dhabi |
06-08 | Steel & Non Metallic Conference | Rixos Marina |
06-08 | Corrosion & Coatings Conference | Rixos Marina |
06-08 | Metallurgy Corrosion & Coatings | Rixos Marina |
06-08 | World Islamic Economic Forum 2024 | ADNEC |
08-11 | Middle East and North Africa Clinical Toxicology Association (MENATOX) 2024 | Novotel, Al Bustan |
12-14 | International Search and Rescue Conference & Exhibition (ISRCE 2024) | ADNEC |
13-15 | UNESCO World Conference on Culture and Arts Education 2024 | ADNEC |
15 | Crisis Emergency Management Community Forum | ADNEC |
15-16 | WN Conference Abu Dhabi 2024 | Yas Marina Circuit, Yas Island |
16-18 | 18th SEHA International Pediatric Congress (SIPC 2024) | Conrad at Etihad Towers |
19-20 | 2nd Financial Restructuring MENA Conference | ADGM (Abu Dhabi Global Market) |
19-25 | UAE Tour | (Part of the UCI World Tour) |
20-21 | International Dialogue of Civilization and Tolerance Conference | ADNEC |
22-26 | Al Thuraya Exhibition | ADNEC |
24-25 | Open Fire Food Festival | Yas Marina Circuit |
24-25 | The 2nd Emirates International Colorectal Congress | Conrad at Etihad Towers |
26-29 | 13th World Trade Organization (WTO) Ministerial Conference (MC13) | ADNEC |
26-27 | Fraud Conference Middle East | Fairmont Bab Al Bahr |
Society for Applied Learning Technology Conference (SALT Conference) | St. Regis, Saadiyat Island | |
28-29 | Investopia 2024 | St. Regis, Saadiyat Island |
28-05 | Al Ain Jewelry & Watches Exhibition | Al Ain Convention Centre |
Abu Dhabi Events March 2024
DATE | EVENT | VENUE |
04-05 | MENA Desalination Projects Forum | Conrad at Etihad Towers |
04-05 | MENA Stormwater and Waste Water Forum | Conrad at Etihad Towers |
04-05 | Gulf & Indian Ocean Hotel Investor's Summit (GIOHIS) 2024 | Dusit Thani Abu Dhabi |
04-08 | 2024 FORBES 30/50 Summit | |
05-06 | 3rd Annual Future Factory Show | |
05-07 | SPE Water Lifecycle Management Conference & Exhibition | Abu Dhabi Energy Centre |
05-08 | UAE Global Convention 2024 | Grand Hyatt, Abu Dhabi |
06 | Education and Identity in Digital Age Conference | Trends Conference Hall, Abu Dhabi |
09-10 | 15th Abu Dhabi Wound Care Conference | ADNEC |
11⁽¹⁾ | Ramadan expected to commence | (Usually, 29-30 days) |
25-14⁽⁶⁾ | School Holidays (Spring Break) | |
29-01 | Al Yazia Exhibition | Al Ain Convention Centre |
Abu Dhabi Events April 2024
DATE | EVENT | VENUE |
09-12⁽¹⁾ | Eid Al Fitr | From 29 Ramadan to 3 Shawwal 1445 AH |
TBC | Driftx | |
16-18 | World Future Energy Summit (WFES) | ADNEC |
16-18 | Solar & Clean Energy Forum | ADNEC |
16-18 | EcoWaste Forum | ADNEC |
16-18 | Water Forum | ADNEC |
16-18 | Smart Cities Forum | ADNEC |
16-18 | Climate & Environment Forum | ADNEC |
16-18 | Paper & Tissue One Show | ADNEC |
22-23 | 2nd Industrialists Career Exhibition | Abu Dhabi Energy Centre |
23-25 | Argus Fertilizer Asia Conference | Hilton Yas Island |
27-30 | International Conference for Autism Research | Abu Dhabi Energy Center |
29-05 | Abu Dhabi International Book Fair 2024 | ADNEC |
30-01 | Middle East Rail | ADNEC |
30-01 | Mobility Live 2024 | ADNEC |
30-02 | Global Aerospace Summit | St. Regis, Saadiyat Island |
Abu Dhabi Events May 2024
DATE | EVENT | VENUE |
...-01 | Middle East Rail | ADNEC |
...-01 | Mobility Live 2024 | ADNEC |
...-02 | Global Aerospace Summit | St. Regis, Saadiyat Island |
07-09 | AIM Congress | ADNEC |
07-08 | 5th Cyber Security in Energy and Utilities Conference | |
08-09 | Abu Dhabi AI Connect 2024 | St. Regis, Saadiyat Island |
13-15 | Abu Dhabi Global Healthcare Week 2024 | ADNEC |
13-15 | Future of Health Summit | ADNEC & Abu Dhabi City |
16-19 | MENA Congress for Rare Diseases | Beach Rotana |
20-22 | Electric Vehicle Innovation Summit | ADNEC |
20-23 | Middle East Sulphar Conference (MEScon 2024) | Conrad at Etihad Towers |
21 | UAE Connect 2024 | Radisson Blu, Abu Dhabi Corniche |
21-22 | SPE Workshop: Navigating the Future of Well Intervention | Bab Al Qasr Hotel |
21-23 | ISNR (International Exhibition for National Security & Resilience) | ADNEC |
24-25 | 10th Abu Dhabi International Conference in Dermatology and Aesthetics | Conrad at Etihad Towers |
Abu Dhabi Events June 2024
DATE | EVENT | VENUE |
04-05 | Future Landscape & Playspaces | |
12-13 | Offshore Support Vessels Conference 2024 | Conrad at Etihad Towers |
12-13 | Space Travel Summit | ADNEC |
16-19⁽¹⁾ | Arafah day and Eid Al Adha | (From 9 to 12 Dhu al Hijjah 1445 AH, 4 days) |
29-26 August⁽⁶⁾ | School Holidays (Summer Break) |
Abu Dhabi Events July 2024
DATE | EVENT | VENUE |
07⁽¹⁾ | Hijri New Year (Islamic New Year) | (1 Muharram 1446 AH, 1 Day) |
Abu Dhabi Events August 2024
DATE | EVENT | VENUE |
31-08 September | Abu Dhabi International Hunting and Equestrian Exhibition (ADIHEX) 2024 | ADNEC |
Abu Dhabi Events September 2024
DATE | EVENT | VENUE |
09-11 | World Utilities Congress | ADNEC |
10-12 | SPE International Health, Safety, Environment and Sustainability Conference and Exhibition | Abu Dhabi Energy Center |
11-12 | AM Conclave Middle East | ADNEC |
15⁽¹⁾ | Prophet Mohammed's birthday | (12 Rabi’ Awwal 1446 AH, 1 day) |
22-27 | APG Annual Meeting and Technical Assistance and Training Forum | Emirates Palace Hotel |
23-25 | World Congress on Rehabilitation 2024 | ADNEC |
Abu Dhabi Events October 2024
DATE | EVENT | VENUE |
01-02 | Paint Central Exhibition 2024 | ADNEC |
03-06 | Auto Moto Show 2024 | ADNEC |
08-10 | Global Rail Transport Infrastructure Exhibition and Conference | ADNEC |
10-12 | GOV HR Summit | Grand Hyatt, Abu Dhabi |
13-14 | Education Investment MENA (EDEX MENA) | |
14-18 | IROS 2024 | ADNEC |
18-19 | Residency & Citizenship by Investment Exhibition | Beach Rotana |
20-23 | ICCA Congress 2024 | ADNEC |
23-26 | World Stroke Congress 2024 | ADNEC |
27-29 | NAJAH Expo | ADNEC |
29-31 | Air Expo Abu Dhabi | Al Bateen Executive Airport |
Abu Dhabi Events November 2024
DATE | EVENT | VENUE |
04-07 *NEW DATE* | ADIPEC (Abu Dhabi Petroleum International Exhibition and Conference) Visit Gateway Group's stand in the British Pavilion, Hall 8, to discuss setting up an energy company in Abu Dhabi. | ADNEC |
04-07 | WHO EMT Global Meeting 2024 (pre meeting workshops on 4th) | Conrad at Etihad Towers |
07-10 | Abu Dhabi Golf Championship | Yas Links |
09-13 | Jewellery & Watch Show (JWS) | ADNEC |
21-24 | Abu Dhabi International Boat Show 2024 | ADNEC |
26-28 | Tawdheef | ADNEC |
26-28 | Abu Dhabi Date Palm Exhibition | ADNEC |
26-28 | Abu Dhabi International Food Exhibition | ADNEC |
26-28 | Global Media Congress | ADNEC |
Abu Dhabi Events December 2024
DATE | EVENT | VENUE |
02-03 | National Day / Union Day | |
03-05 | Heritage Middle East 2024 | ADNEC |
04-05 | Space Travel Summit | ADNEC |
05-08 | Formula 1 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix 2024 | Yas Marina Circuit |
08-12 | IDA 2024 World Congress | ADNEC |
09-10 | Bitcoin MENA Conference 2024 | ADNEC |
09-12 | International Conference on Desalination and Water Re-use 2024 | ADNEC |
09-12 | International Conference on Data Mining (ICDA 2024) | ADNEC |
16-20 | AIMS Conference on Dynamical Systems, Differential Equations and Application 2024 | ADNEC |
16-05 January 2025⁽⁶⁾ | School Holidays (Winter Break) |
Abu Dhabi Events - What to expect
Abu Dhabi is the leading MICE destination in the Middle East⁽²⁾ Depending upon the type of event you are attending, you can expect a warm welcome and to experience world-class facilities, including large-scale convention centres, such as Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre (ADNEC) and Al Ain Convention Centre; arts and culture centres; business hotels equipped for corporate events; luxury resorts for intimate retreats; ultramodern business centre and meeting facilities; and championship-level sporting venues and amenities.
Travelling to Abu Dhabi
With 119 global connections⁽³⁾, Abu Dhabi is easily accessible, requiring less than an eight-hour flight for 80% of the world's population. The newly-opened Zayed International Airport welcomes visitors with the latest technologies for a fast and easy airport experience.
Abu Dhabi Economy
The economic impact of the conferences and exhibitions contributes to Abu Dhabi's thriving business community, which is made up of multi nationals, SMEs and startups spanning a plethora of industries from oil and gas and manufacturing; to financial services and fintech; arts and culture; logistics; education; healthcare and beyond. In Q2 2023, Abu Dhabi’s non-oil economy⁽⁴⁾ grew at 12.3%, and in December 2023, the UAE's Central Bank raised its growth forecast for the national economy in 2024 to 5.7%⁽⁵⁾.
Starting a Business in Abu Dhabi in 2024
If you plan to attend one of the events in Abu Dhabi this year with the aim of launching a business, ensure you maximize your experience by coming fully prepared. Book a meeting with Gateway Group's General Manager, Awais Chughtai, to explore the variety of market entry routes and carefully select the best business setup strategy for your circumstances.
Getting expert guidance at the outset will position you for success in establishing and growing your business in Abu Dhabi.
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Sources
⁽³⁾ Airport World
⁽⁵⁾ UAE Central Bank
⁽⁶⁾ Gateway Group
First published 13th January 2024.
Events researched by Sharmaigne Torella & Jenny Hunt
Written by Jenny Hunt
Founder, Gateway Group, Abu Dhabi & Dubai, United Arab Emirates
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