Expo Middle East On-Site Information

Abu Dhabi is rapidly becoming a global hub for leisure and tourism, making it an ideal location to do business. ​

• ZAYED INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT: This brand-new airport makes Abu Dhabi easily accessible for a third of the world’s population.​
• STRATEGIC LOCATION: Abu Dhabi’s central location and efficient transit hub make it a convenient destination for global travelers​.
• UNIQUE ATTRACTIONS: From cultural landmarks to modern entertainment, Abu Dhabi offers a diverse range of experiences to learn from.​
• INFRASTRUCTURE INVESTMENT: The emirate is investing heavily in infrastructure, including accommodation, transportation, and streamlined visa processes, to ensure a seamless experience for visitors and businesses.

Both IAAPA and ADNEC Centre encourage cashless payments, but cash will be accepted including on-site registration.

For attendees: General Info desk located in the Concourse in front of Hall 11. For IAAPA member-related queries, make your way to IAAPA Member Lounge.

Members only: IAAPA Member Lounge located at Balcony Concourse A, Level 1. IAAPA Member Lounge offers a space to relax, check emails, charge devices, and network with a complimentary coffee, tea, or water.

For exhibitors: Please proceed to the Info Desk in front of Hall 11, Customer Service Desk.

IAAPA bus stop will be located outside of ADNEC Centre, Near to Entrance H&G. It will be used on Tuesday, 31 March to Thursday, 2 April for IAAPA Expo Middle East Special Events participants. For more information, please visit the Info Desk in the Concourse in front of Hall 11. Also follow the IAAPA Bus Stop signs when on-site.

The First Aid point is located between Halls 7 & 8. For first aid or any emergencies, including requesting an ambulance please call the team on +9712 406 4444.

ADNEC Centre Abu Dhabi retains a small number of wheelchairs that are loaned free of charge from the First Aid Point in Hall 8 concourse area on production of photo ID.

The Quiet Room is located in Capital Suite 21C, Ground Floor and offers a calm space for attendees to recharge mentally and emotionally. Neurodiverse attendees or those sensitive to overstimulation are invited to use this quiet and calming environment.

Lost and found items can be found at the ADNEC Security office, please check with Info Desk located in Hall 11 Concourse, Ground floor. Lost children will be brought to ADNEC Info Desk in Hall 11 Concourse, Ground Floor.

Please hand in any found items to ADNEC Centre Abu Dhabi Security. All found items will be stored securely for 6 months and then handed to Abu Dhabi Police.

You can contact lost property via the Security Office on +9712 406 4164 or +9712 406 4158.

ADNEC has 6000 parking spaces between two on-site multi-storey carparks A &B, with an additional 700 parking spaces at the marina parking location. The daily parking ticket is 80 Arab Emirates Dirham (AED) per space.

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Only registered assistance dogs are permitted at ADNEC Centre Abu Dhabi, please call us on +9718 002 3632 for more information.

The Prayer Rooms are located on Level 1 above Hall 4 & 5, and on Level 1 by the Aloft Hotel.

All press entering the show floor must have an IAAPA PRESS name badge. A staff member from the IAAPA Press Office must escort press with TV cameras on the trade show floor if they are conducting interviews scheduled through IAAPA’s global communications team. Press should pick up their badges at the press office, located on level -1 of Hall 11 Concourse Capital suite 20.

There are several catering outlets at ADNEC Centre. They can be found outside and inside the venue offering a variety of food formats and cuisine types. You can also dine at the restaurants located Hotels around ADNEC where you’ll find the best of locally sourced ingredients with the savoir-faire of contemporary cuisine that respects traditional and International recopies.

Venue security staff and hall managers will be present in the halls and at the entrances.

You can contact lost property via the Security Office on +9712 406 4164 or +9712 406 4158.

To ensure participants’ safety, the local medical team as well as the on-site fire brigade, to be prepared for any situation which might occur during IAAPA Expo Middle East 2026. In the event of an emergency please call the team on +9712 406 4444.

Please always secure your belongings and never leave bags, mobile devices, laptops, show badges, or other valuables unattended, even for a moment.

There are no strollers or trolleys allowed on the show floor. Please refer to the Cloakroom information should you need to store items.

Wheelchairs are loaned on a first come, first served basis and cannot be reserved in advance, for more information contact the first aid team on +9712 406 4456.

Free super-fast Wi-Fi available, simply register your details to get connected.

IAAPA will provide visa letters or letters of invitation for attendees and exhibitors during the registration process. Your visa letter will be sent to you by email upon completion of registration.

Registration for attendees and exhibitors will open later this summer.