PLAN YOUR VISIT TO ABU DHABI

Everything you need to attend World Utilities Congress 2027 - register, book your stay, arrange your visa, and find your way to ADNEC Centre.

Arrive at the venue with ease

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World Utilities Congress will be held at the ADNEC Centre Abu Dhabi, located in the capital city of Abu Dhabi.

ADNEC Centre Abu Dhabi is a multi-award-winning venue located at Khaleej Al Arabi Street, P.O. Box 5546, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, 20 minutes from the city centre and well connected by road. 

    • 15 minutes from Abu Dhabi International Airport
    • 90 minutes from Dubai International Airport

Phone: +971 (0) 2 444 6900
Email: customer.feedback@adnec.ae
Website: www.adnec.ae

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Careem

Attendees can benefit from a 15% discount on their rides to and from ADNEC Centre Abu Dhabi with Careem. To avail of the offer, simply download the Careem app and use promo code 'ADNEC' before booking your ride. 

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Recommended Airlines

Fly with Etihad Airways, Emirates or Fly Dubai for flexible travel to Abu Dhabi or Dubai. 

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Exclusive Hotel Rates

We have partnered with a number of hotels surrounding ADNEC Centre Abu Dhabi to provide convenient and comfortable accommodations at special rates. Below are some of the available hotels:

  • Aloft Abu Dhabi by Marriott — has direct access to ADNEC making it the closest option to the venue itself. 
  • Andaz Capital Gate Abu Dhabi, by Hyatt — adjacent to ADNEC inside the landmark leaning Capital Gate tower, near Car Park B, roughly 15 minutes from the airport. 
  • Pearl Rotana Capital Centre — about 0.4 km / a 5-minute walk from ADNEC, also close to the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque. 
  • Another convenient hotel is the Premier Inn Abu Dhabi Capital Centre sits directly opposite ADNEC — walking distance, 5 minutes. 

Contact our Travel Partner: Flyt For Travel And Tourism – L.L.C 

Contact: Randa Darwich · +971 50 1214 201 (Call & WhatsApp) · wuc27@flyt.ae

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Visa support for your visit to Abu Dhabi

Overview Nationals of 45+ countries are eligible for a UAE visa on arrival. If your nationality is one of them, you can travel without arranging visa support in advance.

If you require a visa to attend World Utilities Congress, our travel partner support team can assist you throughout the application process — from invitation letters through to complex or restricted-nationality applications.

Three ways to secure your visa:

  • Visa on arrival — check the official eligibility list for your nationality
  • Standard visa with invitation letter — request one once your registration is confirmed
  • Additional support needed — Our travel partner Flyt support team can assist you 

 

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Abu Dhabi at a glance

Location: Abu Dhabi, UAE — Arabian Gulf coast

Avg. May temperature: low-to-mid 30s°C. Click here for latest weather forecast. 

AUH airport to venue: 15-20 min

Time zone: GMT+4 (no daylight saving)

Language: Arabic official; English widely spoken in hotels, restaurants, shops and attractions

Safety: Recognised as one of the safest cities in the world

Insurance
Travel insurance

Considering insurance for your trip to World Utilities Congress? Our travel partner Flyt can help you to arrange cover before you travel. 

Discover Abu Dhabi

Abu Dhabi is a vibrant and cosmopolitan city where tradition meets innovation, a breathtaking skyline, luxurious resorts, pristine beaches and world-class attractions for business and leisure travellers alike.

Attractions less than 30 minutes from ADNEC:

The Official Abu Dhabi Pass

Offering access to 70+ attractions, experiences and activities across the city. Visitors can enjoy savings of up to 50% compared to purchasing individual tickets. Experience Abu Dhabi.

Grand Mosque Travel Page

Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque

10 min — one of the world's largest mosques and a landmark of Islamic architecture

Lourve Travel Page

Louvre Abu Dhabi

15-20 min — art and civilisation across centuries under a striking dome

Qasr Al Watan Travel Page

Qasr Al Watan

15-20— the presidential palace, open to the public, showcasing the Emirate's heritage

Yas Island Travel Page

Yas Island

20-30 min - home to Ferrari World, Yas Waterworld and Warner Bros. World, plus Yas Mall and the Yas Marina Circuit — Abu Dhabi's entertainment and theme park destination.

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Sir Bani Yas Island

The largest island off the coast of Abu Dhabi, known for the Arabian Wildlife Park which hosts thousands of free-roaming animals.

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