Abu Dhabi International Hunting and Equestrian Exhibition (ADIHEX)
Abu Dhabi International Hunting and Equestrian Exhibition (ADIHEX) takes place Aug 28 - Sep 6, 2026 in Abu Dhabi, UAE. The dress code is Smart casual and modest, respecting local norms; comfortable shoes for very large halls. Nothing outdoor-specific is needed as the venue is fully air-conditioned. Typical cost ranges from 100 to 500 EUR per person.
The Gulf's largest falconry, hunting and equestrian exhibition, running ten days across the ADNEC halls in Abu Dhabi. Live falcon displays, saluki presentations, Arabian horse pavilions and a substantial market for hunting equipment, bespoke saddlery, weapons, art and desert kit share the floor with conservation and heritage programming. It draws collectors, breeders and royal stables, and functions as much as a marketplace and social gathering as an exhibition.
- When
- Aug 28 - Sep 6, 2026
- Where
- Abu Dhabi, UAE
- Dress code
- Smart casual and modest, respecting local norms; comfortable shoes for very large halls. Nothing outdoor-specific is needed as the venue is fully air-conditioned.
- Cost
- Typical cost ranges from 100 to 500 EUR per person.
- Weather
- 38 - 45C and humid outdoors; the venue is entirely indoors and air-conditioned
- When to book
- Day tickets are cheap and available online or at the door right up to the day; book Abu Dhabi hotels a few weeks ahead as the show fills the ADNEC district.
- Getting there
- AUH (Abu Dhabi), 25 min to venue
- Where to stay
- Emirates Palace Mandarin Oriental, Abu Dhabi, Aloft Abu Dhabi (attached to ADNEC), Rosewood Abu Dhabi
- Official site
- https://adihex.com/
How to attend
Day tickets are inexpensive and sold online through the official ADIHEX site and Virgin Megastore's ticketing platform, or at the door. Open to the public, with halls typically running 10am to 10pm. Allow a full day to cover the falconry, equestrian and heritage sections plus the auctions. Because everything is indoors and air-conditioned, the extreme late-summer heat is not a factor once you are inside.
Insider tip
The falconry auctions and the saluki displays draw the most serious money and the best people-watching - go on a weekday morning when the halls are calm enough to actually talk to breeders.
Get inside Abu Dhabi International Hunting and Equestrian Exhibition (ADIHEX)
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