Entry Requirements for Events at ADNEC

*The information provided in this document is subject to change based on the evolving guidelines issued by relevant government bodies in the UAE.

V03, 9 September 2021

Entry Requirements for Events at ADNEC

Entry Requirements for Events at ADNEC 2

Within UAE: 800 23 632International: +971 2 444 6900Hotline

Events Entry Requirements for Domestic Participants (UAE Residents)

Events’ attendance is restricted to vaccinated individuals only

Events’ participants should present AlHosn App green pass

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The green pass is granted for

Participants in clinical trials

individuals who received two doses

of the vaccine

Participants must provide that no more than 6 months have passed since the second dose and 3 months have passed for the

most vulnerable groups of the elderly and those with chronic diseases

Vaccinated participants need to:

Present a negative PCR test result taken within 48 hours prior entrance to the event

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Participantsshould be mindful of Physical distancing Mandatory wearing

of a face maskRegular sanitisation

of their hands


A. Requirements for participants arriving from a Green Country

Before booking your trip to attend an event in Abu Dhabi, check the status of your country on the Visit Abu Dhabi Website.

Vaccinated visitors• PCR test is required on arrival and on

day 6, if staying in Abu Dhabi• No quarantine is required

Non-vaccinated visitors (will not be allowed to enter the event)• PCR test is required on arrival and on day 6 & day 9,

if staying in Abu Dhabi• No quarantine is required

Before boarding to Abu Dhabi, both vaccinated & unvaccinated travellers, must present a negative PCR test result from within 48 hours of departure

Complete the registration arrival form

Download AlHosn app and register your account using the UID that you received earlier and your phone number

You will receive an OTP to complete the registration on AlHosn App

2 3Register your arrival by logging into ICA.gov.ae when you plan your trip



Only vaccinated individuals can attend shows in Abu Dhabi. The below steps is for travelers to register their vaccination.

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Events Entry Requirements for International Participants from Green Countries

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Approved vaccines in the UAE

CLICK HERE for more details

Sinopharm Sputnik

Moderna

Pfizer-BioNTech Oxford-Astrazeneca

Jamalika (Sputnik V)Johnson & Johnson

Vaccinated participants need to:Present a negative PCR test result taken within 48 hours prior entrance to the event

Note:Vaccinated tourists will be allowed in public places limited to those vaccinated in Abu Dhabi per the approved process. They will be able to show their status through two ways: (1) register on Alhosn app to show their vaccination status and the results of tests done within the UAE, or (2) use the official app of their country of residence to show proof of vaccination and their phone to show test results.

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Procedures to enter or stay in Abu Dhabi from within the country from other emirates is as per Abu Dhabi Media Office’s latest official announcement. Click here for more details.



of their hands

https://visitabudhabi.ae/en/plan-your-trip/covid-safe-travel/permitted-countries

https://apps.apple.com/ae/app/alhosn-uae/id1505380329

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=doh.health.shield&hl=en&gl=US

https://smartservices.ica.gov.ae/echannels/web/client/guest/index.html#/registerArrivals


http://www.mediaoffice.abudhabi/en/health/abu-dhabi-emergency-crisis-and-disasters-committee-update-procedure-to-enter-abu-dhabi-from-within-the-uae-for-vaccinated-citizens-residents-and-visitors/



CLICK HERE for more details

B. Requirements for participants arriving from other countries

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Events Entry Requirements for International Participants from Other Countries


Before booking your trip to attend an event in Abu Dhabi, check the status of your country on the Visit Abu Dhabi Website.

Vaccinated visitors• PCR test is required on arrival and on

day 4 and 8, if staying in Abu Dhabi• No quarantine is required

Non-vaccinated visitors (will not be allowed to enter the event)• PCR test is required on arrival and on day 9, if staying

in Abu Dhabi• 10 day quarantine is required

Before boarding to Abu Dhabi, both vaccinated & unvaccinated travellers, must present a negative PCR test result from within 48 hours of departure

Complete the registration arrival form

Download AlHosn app and register your account using the UID that you received earlier and your phone number

You will receive an OTP to complete the registration on AlHosn App

2 3Register your arrival by logging into ICA.gov.ae when you plan your trip

Only vaccinated individuals can attend shows in Abu Dhabi. The below steps is for travelers to register their vaccination.

1

4 5

Approved vaccines in the UAE

Sinopharm Sputnik

Moderna

Pfizer-BioNTech Oxford-Astrazeneca

Jamalika (Sputnik V)Johnson & Johnson

Vaccinated participants need to:Present a negative PCR test result taken within 48 hours prior entrance to the event

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Note:Vaccinated tourists will be allowed in public places limited to those vaccinated in Abu Dhabi per the approved process. They will be able to show their status through two ways: (1) register on Alhosn app to show their vaccination status and the results of tests done within the UAE, or (2) use the official app of their country of residence to show proof of vaccination and their phone to show test results.




of their hands


https://visitabudhabi.ae/en/plan-your-trip/covid-safe-travel/permitted-countries

https://apps.apple.com/ae/app/alhosn-uae/id1505380329

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=doh.health.shield&hl=en&gl=US






Home Quarantine and Arrivals Procedures for International Participants

Abu Dhabi

Vaccinated

COVID-19 Symptoms

Designated Centers

In contact with a positive case

Not vaccinated

Not vaccinated

In contact with a positive case

Arrivals fromgreen countries

7days

None

None

None

None

6Day Day

7

9Day

6 Arrivals fromgreen countries

6 9

COVID-19 PCR Test

Click on the center’s name to get the location

Those in contact with a positive case enrolled in the Home Quarantine Program

Arrivals coming from Green and Red countries:

(The PCR test is free for COVID-19 close contacts and those coming from red countries, as for those coming from green countries, a fee of AED65 applies for the PCR test and they can go directly on the specified day without an appointment or a movement permit)

Upon completion of the specified quarantine period with a negative result

In case of emergencies, head directly to the nearest emergency hospital without the need to take a movement permit or call 999

A fee of AED 65 is applied for those coming frem red and green countries and a movement permit must be obtained by calling 024493333

COVID-19 Prime Assessment Center - Zayed Port (Al Mina) - Yellow Hall

Working hours: All days of the week - 8:00 AM - 10:00 PM

Al BahiaZayed Sport City Rabdan

Al Shamkha Al Wathba Manhal

Working hours: Saturday to Thursday - 8:00 AM - 10:00 PM

Friday: 10:00 AM - 7:30 PM

SEHA Drive-Thru Screening Centers:

Other Screening Centers:

Al Ain

Al Dhafra

Close Contacts - Workers

Those in contact with a positive case enrolled in the Home Quarantine Program

Arrivals and those in contact with a positive case enrolled in the Home Quarantine Program

Arrivals coming from Green countries

COVID-19 Prime Assessment Center, Convention Centre, Al Khabaisi - Purple Hall








Friday: 12:00 PM - 7:30 PM



Screening Centers:

Al Dhafra Hospitals - SEHA

Home Quarantine and Arrivals Procedures

Arrivals Procedures for Citizens & Residents

Arrivals Procedures for Vaccinated Tourists

QuarantineDuration

Repeat theTest

Electrical Watch Removal

Vaccinated

Day Day

Day

Arrivals fromother countries

Arrivals fromother countries

10 9 10Day

10Day

days

10days

Day

4 8Day Day



COVID-19 Prime Assessment Center in Zayed City

Arrivals coming from Green and Red countries:

Al SaroujAsharej Al Hili

Madinat Zayed

Fever clinic in the industrial area - Zayed City

Musaffah COVID-19 Prime Assessment Center in Mohammed bin Zayed

Liwa Al SilaGhayathiAl MarfaDalma

Electrical Watch Removal

Abu Dhabi

Al AinCOVID-19 Prime Assessment Center, Convention Centre, Al Khabaisi - Purple Hall


Al Dhafra

For positive test results for COVID-19 close contacts and arrivals

Abu Dhabi

Al Ain

COVID-19 Prime Assessment Center, Convention Centre, Al Khabaisi - Red HallWorking hours: All days of the week - 8:00 AM - 10:00 PM

COVID-19 Prime Assessment Center in Mohammed bin ZayedWorking hours: All days of the week - 8:00 AM - 10:00 PM

024493333For electrical watch queries

8001717For general inquiries

Headache CoughFeverShortness ofbreath

SoreThroat

If you develop any COVID-19 symptoms, please do a PCR test or visit the nearest hospital if the symptoms are severe

Vaccinated

Not vaccinated

For laborers of government and private companies you have to call 909 immediately for coordination of transport to designated quarantine facilities.In case of not presenting at designated facilities within maximum 24 hours, you shall be subject to legal actions.

Positive cases - Workers

For laborers of government and private companies you have to call 909 immediately for coordination of transport to designated isolation facilities.In case of not presenting to COVID-19 Prime Assessment Center in Mohammed bin Zayed within maximum 24 hours, you shall be subject to legal actions.

A fee of AED 65 is applied for the PCR test for those coming frem red and green countries and a movement permit must be obtained by calling 024493333

Liwa Al Sila

Ghayathi Al Marfa Dalma





Councils (Majlis)


Liwa Al SilaDalma

Mubarak bin Qaran Council (Ghayathi) Mohammed Al Yasi Council (Al Marfa)

For positive cases from the elderly (60 years and above), those with chronic diseases and those who have any suspected symptoms or are in contact with a confirmed positive case, please go to:

For positive cases from the elderly (60 years and above), those with chronic diseases and those who have any suspected symptoms or are in contact with a confirmed positive case, please go to:

For others, please head to the designated centres to do the PCR retest

COVID-19 Prime Assessment Center - Al Mafraq Hospital (as per SMS instructions)


COVID-19 Prime Assessment Center - ADNEC (as per SMS instructions)


Al BahiaZayed Sport City Rabdan

Al Shamkha Al Wathba Manhal



Friday: 10:00 AM - 7:30 PM


Friday: 10:00 PM - 7:30 PM


Al SaroujAsharej Al Hili

Al Dhafra





Liwa Al SilaGhayathiAl MarfaDalma

COVID-19 Prime Assessment Center - ADNEC


None None

Pre-registering of the vaccine certificates on ICA Platform.

Before arrival: all are ought to have a 48 hours valid negative PCR result

Protocols to be applied for post arrival retesting as shown below:

Quarantine is not applicable

This protocol is applied to the fully vaccinated with the vaccines approved by WHO, 16 years old and older.

1. On Arrival2. On Day 6 if they remain in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi

Arrivals from Green Countries

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1. On Arrival2. On Day 4 if they remain in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi3. On Day 8 if they remain in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi

Arrivals from Other Countries

QuarantineDuration Repeat the Test Electrical Watch

Removal

According to the updated procedures, those vaccinated and participants in a clinical trial can enter Abu Dhabi if they have green pass and an active E or star icon on Alhosn app. A PCR test is required to show the E/star icon, which remains active for 7 days.

No further testing after entering Abu Dhabi is required for those vaccinated and participants in a clinical trial with green pass and an active E or star icon on Alhosn if remaining in the emirate. Visitors from abroad should also follow the relevant travel protocol.

The current testing procedures for those unvaccinated to enter the emirate remains the same. This requires a PCR test within 48 hours of entry or a DPI test within 24 hours of entry, as well as multiple additional tests if remaining in the emirate.

If his/her stay in the country is extended

If his/her stay in the country is extended




FAQs

Q: NCEMA has issued an announcement that all event participants need to be vaccinated. Does this apply now?

A: Yes, it does apply effectively from August 20th. The Department of Culture and Tourism has issued a circular dated on August 15th to confirm this.

Q: What is the capacity of events, restaurants and weddings that currently apply in Abu Dhabi?

A: Events in Abu Dhabi are operating at 60% capacity of the venue. Restaurant are operating at 80% capacity with a maximum of 10 pax per table. While, weddings are capped at 60% with a maximum of 100 pax to attend.

Q: If a participant arrives with an expired PCR test, what is the protocol in this case?

A: The participant will be denied access but directed to our on-site PCR testing facility to do a rapid PCR test.

Q: Does ADNEC accept a DPI test result?

A: No, DPI test results are not accepted. Only negative PCR tests are accepted with 48 hours validity.

Q: What shall we do when we have a participant who feels unwell in the venue?

A: Please notify a member of ADNEC staff or security immediately.

Q: How much does a PCR test cost at ADNEC?

A: The cost for the regular test is 50AED with the result relayed within 24 hours and fast track tests at 300 AED with results relayed within 4 hours.

https://tcaabudhabi.ae/DataFolder/Circulars/Circular%2025_2021_Updated%20preventive%20measures%20and%20operating%20capacities.pdf

https://tcaabudhabi.ae/DataFolder/Circulars/Circular%2025_2021_Updated%20preventive%20measures%20and%20operating%20capacities.pdf

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