Abu Dhabi National Exhibitions Company (Adnec) has announ-ced that glazing work is nearing completion on Phase 1 of its state-of-the-art exhibition and conference centre currently under construction in the UAE capital.

Work on the new Exhibition Centre began in December 2005 with the deadline for the first phase of construction being this month (February). 
The glazing project involves using 3,400 sq m of specially designed angled reflective glass to build an enormous concourse, which upon completion of the entire centre, will be one of the largest air-conditioned exhibition concourses in the world at 18,000 sq m. The angled reflective glass will help to maximise the use of natural light and keep heat out of the venue, creating a vibrant and comfortable atmosphere for visitors.
Simon Horgan, CEO, Adnec, said: “It is our intention to provide a visitor experience that has not been witnessed by the UAE exhibitions industry before.”
In addition to the 18,000 sq m concourse, on completion the entire Exhibition Centre will offer 55,000 sq m of inter-connecting hall space; 8,000 sq m of high specification multi-purpose hall space for conferences and events; and dedicated conference and banqueting areas for 1,200 delegates. As part of the development, the historic grandstand that was used by Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan, the late President of the UAE, to view parades and other national celebrations is being integrated into the exhibition centre.