Abu Dhabi’s role in shaping the UAE’s workforce will be on full display in November when Tawdheef x Zaheb 2025 returns to the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre as a national career fair focused on Emirati talent. The official ADNEC listing confirms that the exhibition will run from Tuesday 18 November 2025 to Thursday 20 November 2025, from 09:00 in the morning until 16:00 in the afternoon, in halls 8, 9 and 10. Updated event descriptions emphasise that thousands of Emirati jobseekers will meet more than one hundred employers from government and private sectors under one roof. Organisers describe the fair as a key platform for Emiratisation and skills development, with a mix of job opportunities, workshops and coaching sessions. For three consecutive days, Tawdheef x Zaheb 2025 will operate as a focused national career and skills festival at ADNEC Abu Dhabi, running daily from 09:00 to 16:00 in halls 8 to 10 (solo, students, young professionals, broadly family-friendly).
Career fair spotlight on Emirati talent
Tawdheef x Zaheb has evolved from a classic recruitment exhibition into a broader empowerment event that targets Emirati youth, graduates and mid-career professionals. Official descriptions highlight that the 2025 edition will connect visitors directly with more than one hundred hiring organisations, including major government entities, banks, energy companies, healthcare providers and technology firms. Organisers frame the fair as a way to translate national Emiratisation goals into real conversations between employers and candidates, rather than leaving everything to online applications. In addition, the programme supports the declared “Year of Community 2025” theme by offering spaces where Emiratis can discuss career paths, entrepreneurship and community roles. Because of this strong national focus, Tawdheef x Zaheb 2025 is particularly well suited to Emirati jobseekers who want direct access to decision makers, while still remaining open to a wider professional audience (solo, friends, family-friendly during daytime).
Daily schedule across three exhibition days
According to ADNEC’s official listing and supporting event guides, the fair will operate on all three days, from Tuesday 18 November 2025 to Thursday 20 November 2025, with visitor hours from 09:00 to 16:00. This structure allows school groups, university delegations and individual visitors to spread their attendance across quieter windows such as early morning or early afternoon. Employers and partners will maintain stands, interview corners and meeting areas throughout the day, while scheduled workshops and talks will appear in parallel zones inside the same halls. Because many companies run on strict timetables, candidates are encouraged to arrive early, carry several printed CVs and allow enough time to move between stands. Visitors who plan serious job hunting should treat each visit as a full half-day or full-day commitment within the 09:00 to 16:00 opening hours, rather than a quick walk-through (solo, students, recent graduates).
Workshops, coaching and heritage experiences
Beyond job stands, Tawdheef x Zaheb 2025 will feature structured zones dedicated to skills development, career guidance and Emirati culture. Workshop areas will host expert-led sessions on CV writing, interview technique, workplace skills and leadership, often in 60 to 90 minute blocks that require punctual attendance. Career-counselling hubs will offer one-to-one feedback on CVs and LinkedIn profiles, with specialists giving practical suggestions tailored to visitors’ backgrounds. At the same time, organisers plan to include an Emirati heritage zone that showcases traditional crafts, food and home-based businesses, reflecting the community element of the wider programme. These additional zones mean that the fair is not only a place to apply for jobs but also a space to practise key career skills and connect with Emirati culture in a relaxed, structured setting (solo, students, family-friendly).
Who should attend and suitability guidance
Tawdheef x Zaheb 2025 is primarily targeted at Emirati nationals, especially students, recent graduates and early-career professionals who want to explore job openings or switch sectors. Nevertheless, descriptions from partners and exhibitors also note that some opportunities and guidance may be relevant to experienced professionals and, in selected cases, expatriates who meet specific criteria. Children can enter the exhibition halls in principle, yet the environment is business-focused, with crowded aisles, long conversations and limited space for strollers or play, so families may prefer to leave younger children at home. Couples can attend together, especially when both partners are considering new roles or training paths, although most activities are designed around individual jobseekers. In practice, the fair suits solo visitors or small groups of friends and classmates who can move quickly between stands and workshops, while families with very young children may find the environment tiring (solo, students, young professionals, limited family suitability).
ADNEC location, halls and parking
The event will take place at Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre, located off Al Khaleej Al Arabi Street in the Capital Centre district, with Tawdheef x Zaheb 2025 specifically assigned to halls 8, 9 and 10 according to ADNEC’s own listing. ADNEC is well known for its spacious concourses, clear indoor wayfinding and air-conditioned link bridges to nearby hotels, which together make navigation relatively straightforward even during busy events. Official information notes that car parking A and B will serve this exhibition, with multi-level structures offering paid spaces within walking distance of the hall entrances. However, parking queues can still build up around 09:00, particularly when other events are running at the same time. Because parking capacity is limited at peak hours, drivers should aim to arrive well before 09:00 or consider car-sharing to reduce delays and costs (solo, groups arriving by car, broadly family-friendly).
Travel from Dubai, Sharjah and other emirates
Jobseekers travelling from Dubai on Tuesday 18 November 2025, Wednesday 19 November 2025 or Thursday 20 November 2025 will usually follow the E11 highway toward Abu Dhabi before turning into the Capital Centre area, with driving times of around ninety minutes in light traffic. Because morning congestion can build near both city entrances, many visitors choose to leave before 07:00 to arrive at ADNEC in time for the 09:00 opening without stress. Intercity buses from Dubai to Abu Dhabi Central Bus Station provide an alternative for those who prefer not to drive; from there, taxis can cover the short hop to ADNEC for approximately 20 to 30 AED in normal conditions. Visitors from Sharjah, Ajman or other northern emirates often route via Dubai and therefore need to factor in extra travel time, especially at the start and end of the working day. For most candidates travelling from other emirates, combining early departure with shared cars or bus plus taxi offers the most predictable and cost-effective way to reach Tawdheef x Zaheb 2025 on time (solo, friends, small groups).
Tickets, entry and budgeting in AED
Experience Abu Dhabi’s event listing currently describes Tawdheef x Zaheb 2025 as starting from AED 0, indicating free entry for visitors, although pre-registration is strongly encouraged and specific categories or add-on workshops could change closer to the date. Because admission is free at present, most visitors’ budgets will focus on transport, food and any printing or document costs rather than ticket fees. Snacks and drinks at ADNEC cafés often range from approximately 15 to 40 AED per item, and a simple lunch can easily reach around 40 to 80 AED depending on choice. Candidates who plan to attend more than one day, particularly those coming from other emirates, may decide to book hotel stays nearby, with mid-range properties in the Capital Centre and surrounding districts often priced in the low-to-mid hundreds of dirhams per night in November. All ticket information and daily spending figures should therefore be treated as approximate in AED and checked again closer to the fair, even though admission is currently listed as AED 0 (solo, students, jobseekers on a budget).
Weather outlook and closing tips for visitors
Weather forecasts for Abu Dhabi from Tuesday 18 November 2025 through Saturday 22 November 2025 point to warm, dry conditions with hazy sunshine, daytime highs around 31 degrees Celsius and overnight lows close to 21 or 22 degrees, with no significant rain or mud warnings expected for the surrounding weekend. Light, breathable clothing works well for travel to and from ADNEC, but visitors should still bring a light jacket or abaya layer to handle strong indoor air conditioning in exhibition halls. Road traffic near the Capital Centre area tends to peak between 07:30 and 09:30 and again from about 16:30 onwards, so it is wise to add at least thirty minutes to any taxi or car journey, particularly when planning returns to Dubai or other emirates. Public buses and taxis provide reliable alternatives to driving, yet passengers should still allow time for walking from drop-off points, passing security checks and completing on-site registration before entering halls 8 to 10. Make your reservation before it is too late, and remember that all ticket, parking and transport figures remain approximate in AED and may change slightly as the exhibition dates approach. For many jobseekers mapping out a packed November schedule, detailed previews similar to those shared by the editors behind platforms like www.few.ae can be an extra tool for turning Tawdheef x Zaheb 2025 into a calm, productive visit rather than a rushed last-minute trip.
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