LIVEX Abu Dhabi

LIVEX – Liveability & Investment Exhibition is an international trade and public exhibition in Abu Dhabi focused on how the cities of the future can become more liveable, economically attractive and sustainable. Open to both trade visitors and the general public, the event provides a platform for government representatives, investors and businesses to showcase and discuss solutions and projects for sustainable urban development.

The exhibition takes place at ADNEC Centre Abu Dhabi, one of the United Arab Emirates’ leading exhibition and convention venues. LIVEX is backed by Abu Dhabi’s Department of Municipalities and Transport (DMT), giving the event a strong connection to both the city and the emirate. Urban development, infrastructure, mobility, real estate, quality of life and sustainable growth all fall within the DMT’s core areas of responsibility and development.

LIVEX focuses on six interconnected themes: Liveability, Culture, Education, Economy, Energy and Health. Liveability covers areas including urban planning, housing, mobility, public spaces, infrastructure, smart city solutions and sustainable urban development. Culture encompasses the cultural and creative industries, tourism, leisure and cultural institutions, while Education covers schools, universities, international education, continuing education and talent development. Economy has a strong business and investment focus, spanning real estate and infrastructure projects, financing, location development and new business opportunities. Energy addresses renewable energy, energy efficiency, sustainable infrastructure and the future energy supply of urban areas, while Health covers healthcare provision, medical infrastructure, prevention and wellbeing.

Reflecting this broad scope, LIVEX presents a diverse, cross-sector offering centred on integrated solutions for the cities of the future. These range from real estate and urban development projects to transport, mobility and infrastructure solutions, smart city technologies, digital services, and energy and sustainability concepts. The exhibition also encompasses education, healthcare, culture, tourism and leisure, alongside consultancy, financing and investment services. In this way, LIVEX brings together urban projects, capital, technology and the public sector.

Exhibitors and participating organisations represent a wide range of industries, particularly real estate and property development, architecture and urban planning, construction and infrastructure, transport and mobility, energy and environmental technology, digitalisation and smart city technologies, as well as finance and investment. Businesses and institutions from the education, healthcare, culture, tourism and leisure sectors are also represented. The exhibitor profile is further complemented by government bodies, public institutions and other organisations involved in the planning, development and financing of cities and regions.

LIVEX is aimed primarily at investors, government and public-sector decision-makers, urban and property developers, real estate companies, financial institutions and technology providers, as well as businesses operating in infrastructure, energy, education and healthcare. Direct engagement between public-sector decision-makers and private-sector stakeholders is one of the event’s key features.

Alongside the exhibition itself, LIVEX provides opportunities for networking, showcasing investment and urban development projects, and engaging directly with international investors and decision-makers. Conferences, presentations and other professional programme formats complement the exhibition, highlighting new approaches and concepts for creating liveable and future-ready cities.

Abu Dhabi provides a fitting setting for these themes. The capital of the United Arab Emirates is investing extensively in infrastructure, real estate, mobility, sustainability, culture and economic diversification, providing a real-world context for many of the projects and issues addressed at LIVEX. ADNEC Centre Abu Dhabi offers modern exhibition and convention facilities and is situated within one of the capital’s key business and government districts. It is easily accessible from both the city centre and Zayed International Airport by road and taxi. LIVEX thus brings together international investment opportunities with practical concepts and solutions for the liveable, sustainable cities of the future.

The first edition and therefore the premiere of the LIVEX takes place on 4 days from Tue., 29.09.2026 to Fri., 02.10.2026 in Abu Dhabi.