Abu Dhabi National Exhibitions Company (ADNEC) has held a special VIP lunch on behalf of His Excellency Sheikh Sultan Bin Tahnoon Al Nahyan, Chairman of ADNEC, to thank the individuals and organisations which have purchased the 23 plots of land which make up Capital Centre for their continued support of one the Middle East’s most significant developments.

120 people representing the 22 individual developers attended the lunch held at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre on Wednesday 21^st November.  The guests were treated to a special performance by world famous kinetic artist, Norman Perryman and each plot owner was given a specially commissioned individual piece of art by ADNEC, created by Perryman, inspired by Capital Centre and painted to a musical score in recognition of their contribution to Capital Centre.

Speaking on behalf of Sheikh Sultan, His Excellency Ahmad Humaid Al Mazrouie, Managing Director of Abu Dhabi National Exhibitions Company said:

"Capital Centre is one of the cornerstones of our strategy to strengthen Abu Dhabi's profile as a major destination in theMiddle East.  It will serve as a foundation on which new investments, industrial growth and business tourism will be built. Capital Centre will utilise the benefits provided by world class international exhibitions, such as today's events - the International Fine Art & Antiques Fair and the Abu Dhabi International Jewellery Exhibition,   to diversify the region's economy and promote Abu Dhabi as the preferred destination in the region for commerce and tourism and develop the economic potential of the emirate and the City"

On completion in early 2011, Capital Centre will house a new micro-city of 23 towers with a GFA of 8 million sq ft, including 7 hotels, 5 commercial buildings, 5 serviced apartment buildings, 3 residential and serviced apartment complexes and 3 mixed use developments. Also featured in Capital Centre will be Capital Gate - the 35 story iconic Feature Tower, a 2.3km waterfront Marina Zone; a proposed monorail and the 'Galleria' - a shopping mall with restaurants, retail outlets, and cinemas.

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For further information please contact:

Ben Collins

Marketing Manager

Abu Dhabi National Exhibitions Company

Tel: + 971 2 4446900

Fax: + 971 2 4446135
P.O.Box: 5546
Email: ben.collins@adnec.ae

Website: www.adnec.ae