Following its first edition in Delhi and Mumbai in 2017, the second edition of ‘Abu Dhabi Week’ is all set to be hosted in Kochi and Kolkata.
The event is curated by the Department of Culture and Tourism - Abu Dhabi, the body that promotes tourism and cultural heritage of the Emirate. The three-day exhibition will start on February 16 at the Jawaharlal Nehru International Stadium, Kaloor.
The Kolkata edition will commence on February 23. Positioning Abu Dhabi as the ultimate destination for vacations, leisure travel, and weddings, the Abu Dhabi Week will offer an experiential mix of culture, art, entertainment, cuisine, and sports. It will also take guests on a virtual tour of the city in all its grandeur.
The attendees will also have a chance to win exclusive tour packages to Abu Dhabi. The event will offer a variety of interactive experiences including life-like encounters of Ferrari World Abu Dhabi, Desert Safari, and a glimpse of the majestic Louvre Abu Dhabi.
It will also present a live recreation of the Al Ain Palace and the Al Dhafra Region, replete with sand, Bedouin tents, safari jeeps, and traditional Arabic seating and lighting. The three-day extravaganza will be graced by the presence of official dignitaries, who will enlighten visitors on some of the recent developments at the Emirate.
The event will also feature a gamut of exciting contests and competitions to engage visitors. Food stalls offering authentic Abu Dhabi cuisine, musical performances by artistes, kids’ area highlighting a host of activities, live painting and a selfie booth with the UAE skyline are some of the highlights.
Speaking about Abu Dhabi Week, Mubarak Al Nuaimi, director, promotions and overseas offices, department of culture and tourism, Abu Dhabi, said: “Owing to the growing levels of disposable income in the hands of Indian travellers, we believe that India is a crucial market with a potential to expand the tourism inflow in Abu Dhabi.”
In 2008-13, India emerged as one of the biggest trade partners of the UAE with bilateral trade between the two countries exceeding $75 billion. In this, tourism has been a silent force, fostering relations between the two regions and stimulating both economies. Abu Dhabi hosted 3,20,000 Indian hotel guests last year, recording an annual increase of 11%, said a press release.
