(21 January 2009)
(ADNEC) Abu Dhabi National Exhibitions Company’s new weddings division, Al Maa’red Weddings, has announced that it will provide additional support to the Al Khabisi Wedding Hall and its existing bridal services. Al Maa’red Weddings has also announced that it plans to fully redevelop the existing site, with more information to be revealed soon by ADNEC. Through its management and involvement in the Al Khabisi Wedding Hall, Al Maa’red Weddings will introduce new and enhanced concepts in wedding celebrations for the people of Al Ain by providing brand new services, such as high quality catering options, full wedding planning services and creative concept design. Al Maa’red Weddings will also provide venue support to existing external wedding planning companies and will not charge a fee for the use of the hall. Al Maa’red Weddings fully appreciates the importance of the venue to the Al Ain community and will extend Al Khabisi’s existing facilities with a range of new consultancy and planning services, bringing the wedding facilities to life. The additional service will provide a professional venue with operational team support, ensuring best possible services and competitive pricing. The Al Khabisi Wedding Hall, which is ideally located near the Municipality District of Al Ain and the bustling Jimi Mall, will also be located adjacent to ADNEC’s fully integrated AED3.5 billion (US$1 billion), 275,000sqm Al Ain Convention Centre development. Commenting on the announcement, Fiona Jackson, Head of Al Maa’red Weddings, said, “We are delighted to have this opportunity to manage and further develop the Al Khabisi Wedding Hall. We believe we can bring many benefits to the facilities, as well as to the families who use the venue, which has served the people of Al Ain very well for a number of years. We would like suppliers and other valuable stakeholders to understand that we will be offering a flexible service and welcoming existing and future relationships.” Al Maa’red Weddings is committed to providing professional venue support to the wedding celebrations currently scheduled in the Al Khabisi Wedding Hall. Al Maa’red Weddings is exhibiting at the Abu Dhabi Bride Show in Hall 12 at stand G39, showcasing its complete, fully inclusive service to the public. The show is being held at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre from January 21 – 24, 2009.