Qatar National Convention Centre
Opening in October 2011, the Qatar National Convention Centre will be an unparalleled convention facility, boasting iconic design and cutting edge facilities in a world-first green-technology venue. QNCC is the first of its kind being built to the gold certification of U.S. Green Building Councils Leadership in Energy and Environment Design (LEED). On completion, the QNCC will provide a venue of choice for regional and national conventions, exhibitions, gala events, concerts, weddings and banquets. QNCCs sheer size, sensational spaces over three levels and high-tech solutions will set new standards: - 40, 000 m2 of exhibition space - Conference hall for 4,000 delegates - 2,300-seat lyric style theatre - Three additional tiered auditoriums - Theatre-style seating, banquet space for up to 10,000 in exhibition halls - Total of 57 meeting rooms - Spacious pre-function, exhibition foyers - Luxurious lounges, hospitality suites - Dedicated registration desks, business centre, media rooms QNCC is located alongside elite universities, research and technology institutions in Education City, a new global hub of ideas and innovation. It is only 20 minutes away from the central business district.