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The Organizing committee of the 17th Abu Dhabi International Chess Festival has the honor to invite you to participate in this prestigious event which includes several FIDE rated tournaments.
The Festival is held in Cultural Foundation in Abu Dhabi, Capital of United Arab Emirates.
Cultural Foundation & Abu Dhabi Chess & culture club with full technical and administrational supervision

An oasis of tranquility and beauty carved out of the desert, just 10 minutes from Abu Dhabi International Airport and 20 minutes from the city centre, the Abu Dhabi Golf Club boasts world-class golfing facilities, a striking clubhouse with three floors of restaurants, a fully equipped executive meeting room, an extensive sports and fitness club.

The Abu Dhabi Golf Club is a member of the International Association of Golf Tour Operators (IAGTO) whose aim is to promote a high standard of professionalism within the golf holiday industry.


Undulating terrain meandering through pockets of palms and ornamental shrubs and trees, flawless fairways, incredible greenery and seven salt-water lakes are part of two international golf courses, designed by Peter Harradine - the man responsible for some of the best golf courses in the region. The challenging 18-hole, par 72, 7,204-yard National Course and the more forgiving 9-hole, Par 36, 3’299-yard Garden Course (2 x 9 available) to suit every level of golfer.

The Oriental Karate & Kobudo Club' was established in 1987 in Abu Dhabi, the capital city of UAE. Since its inception, it has conquered the area of Martial Arts in Abu Dhabi. It has gained a gigantic stature now. The professional and dedicated instructors with several years experience have a scientifically proven method of teaching and training. The crowning achievement is the efficacious result of the outstanding performance of the students.

Established in 1965, the ATCUAE is the officially nominated representative in the Emirates of both the FIA, motor sport’s world governing body, and its motor cycling counterpart, the FIM. On their behalf it supervises all organised motor sport events in the UAE for cars and bikes.
H.H.Sheikh Mohammed has approved the appointment of a board of directors for the ATCUAE, with 14-times Middle East rally champion Mohammed Ben Sulayem acting as President, and Khalfan Hareb, Mohammed Atik Al Qamzi and Saeed Al Tayer serving as board members.
“This is a very significant development for motor sport in the country which will benefit tremendously from Sheikh Mohammed’s support and overall guidance,” said Sulayem.