• Hospitality partners included Hilton Abu Dhabi Yas Island, Bab Al Nojoum, ERTH, Conrad Abu Dhabi Etihad Towers, Saadiyat Rotana Resort & Villas, Bab Al Qasr Hotel, Fairmont Bab Al Bahr Abu Dhabi, Al Raha Beach Resort, Park Hyatt Abu Dhabi, Anantara Qasr Al Sarab, Intercontinental Abu Dhabi, Tourism 365, and Emirates Palace Mandarin Oriental

Abu Dhabi, UAE – Abu Dhabi Convention & Exhibition Bureau (ADCEB), part of the Department of Culture and Tourism - Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi), successfully marked its inaugural participation at the Experiential Planner Expo (EPEX).  

Collaborating with thirteen distinguished hospitality partners – Hilton Abu Dhabi Yas Island, Bab Al Nojoum, ERTH, Conrad Abu Dhabi Etihad Towers, Saadiyat Rotana Resort & Villas, Bab Al Qasr Hotel, Fairmont Bab Al Bahr Abu Dhabi, Al Raha Beach Resort, Park Hyatt Abu Dhabi, Anantara Qasr Al Sarab, Intercontinental Abu Dhabi, Tourism 365, and Emirates Palace Mandarin Oriental – ADCEB showcased Abu Dhabi’s exceptional offerings to more than 250 local, regional and global MICE and wedding planners and event delegates.

Mubarak Al Shamsi, Director of Abu Dhabi Convention and Exhibition Bureau at DCT Abu Dhabi, said: “Our presence at EPEX introduced audiences to Abu Dhabi’s expertise with MICE, Wedding & Celebrations events, setting the stage for significant progress in the sector. The emirate's superior infrastructure, authentic culture and hospitality, unparalleled safety, global accessibility, comprehensive incentive packages, including 24-hour civil wedding options, and supportive business environment serve to cement its reputation as a premier destination for global MICE Wedding & Celebrations activities. By harnessing cutting-edge trends and forging robust partnerships at EPEX, Abu Dhabi continues its transformation as a vibrant hub for both business and leisure events, delivering unmatched experiences to visitors worldwide.” 

EPEX is the region’s premier MICE and Wedding & Celebrations exhibition targeting the Indian, Middle East, CIS and African markets, providing a vital platform for industry professionals through curated sessions, workshops, and networking events designed to foster knowledge sharing and strategic partnerships.

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About the Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi:

The Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi) drives the sustainable growth of Abu Dhabi’s culture and tourism sectors and its creative industries, fuelling economic progress and helping to achieve Abu Dhabi’s wider global ambitions.

By working in partnership with the organisations that define the emirate’s position as a leading international destination, DCT Abu Dhabi strives to unite the ecosystem around a shared vision of the emirate’s potential, coordinate effort and investment, deliver innovative solutions, and use the best tools, policies and systems to support the culture and tourism industries.

DCT Abu Dhabi’s vision is defined by the emirate’s people, heritage and landscape. We work to enhance Abu Dhabi’s status as a place of authenticity, innovation, and unparalleled experiences, represented by its living traditions of hospitality, pioneering initiatives and creative thought.

For more information about the Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi and the destination, please visit: dct.gov.ae and visitabudhabi.ae

For more information, please contact:
Reem Jrade
Senior Account Executive
Burson
Reem.jrade@bursonglobal.com