LIVABILITY
ADNEC Abu Dhabi
29 September - 1 October 2026
THE FOUNDATION OF THRIVING CITIES.
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Livability is rarely noticed when it works well.
It is felt in the ease of moving around, the quality of public spaces, the opportunities available and the confidence people have in the future of the place they call home.
From 29 September to 1 October, LIVEX will be the meeting point for everyone, defining what it means to live, invest, and belong in one of the world's most livable cities.
WHY LIVABILITY
DRIVES GROWTH.
Livability influences where people choose to live, work and invest.
For governments, planners, developers and investors, livability is increasingly recognised as a driver of sustainable growth.
Attracts Talent
People choose cities that offer opportunity and quality of life.
Drives Investment
Livable cities attract businesses, capital and long-term confidence.
Strengthens Communities
Safety, accessibility and inclusion create stronger societies.
Supports Resilience
Well-planned cities are better equipped for future growth.
HOW LIVABILITY
IS CREATED.
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Livability is the result of long-term thinking. It begins with vision, is supported by investment, guided by policy and ultimately experienced by people.
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Designed
Cities begin with intentional planning.
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Invested
Capital transforms vision into reality.
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Governed
Policy shapes growth and performance.
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Experienced
Livability is measured through everyday life.
WHY LIVABILITY MATTERS
TO DECISION-MAKERS?
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For investors, developers, planners and governments, livability has become a strategic advantage.
It shapes demand, influences investment decisions and helps cities attract people, businesses and opportunity.
Investors
Livable cities attract talent, strengthen demand and create long-term value.
Developers
People choose places that offer quality of life, not just square metres.
Governments
Livability supports economic growth, social cohesion and global competitiveness.
Planners
The decisions made today shape how cities perform for generations.
ABU DHABI IN ACTION
LIVABILITY, DELIVERED.
Abu Dhabi offers a real-world example of how planning, investment and quality of life come together.
Ranked the world's safest city for ten consecutive years.
A diverse city where more than 200 nationalities live side by side.
Committed to long-term infrastructure delivery and future growth.
A sovereign wealth base supporting investment, confidence and growth.
AT LIVEX,
SEE HOW IT ALL COMES TOGETHER.
Walk The Plan
See how the city's safest-in-the-world record and walkable public realm are designed in from the start, then translated into neighbourhoods you could call home.
Meet The People Building It
Sit across from the planners, developers and authorities shaping the communities being delivered next, and ask the questions a brochure can't answer.
Picture Your Own Life Here
Explore housing, mobility and community in one place, and leave with a real sense of what living in Abu Dhabi would mean for you and your family.
STEP INTO ABU DHABI’S NEXT CHAPTER
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