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To help you better enjoy your concert, here is some general information and answers to some Frequently Asked Questions.

What time should I arrive for concerts?

All concerts begin at 8:00pm. As we anticipate that all ADMAF events will be very popular, you may want to arrive at least 30 minutes before the concert start time, allowing plenty of time to park and enter the auditorium. This will also give you time to enjoy the Nja Madhaoui art exhibition on display in the Emirates Palace Auditorium Foyer.

How will I find parking?

Ample parking is available at the Emirates Palace Abu Dhabi, with 800 parking spots right under the hotel. For overflow, the hotel provides valet parking service. As we anticipate that all ADMAF events will be very popular, please plan to arrive in plenty of time in order to park.

How do I purchase beverages?

In order to purchase beverages you must first purchase a voucher. The counter to purchase vouchers is located in the same area as the bar itself. Once you have purchased a voucher, present it at the bar in exchange for your beverage. But please note, beverages must be consumed before entering the auditorium.

May I eat or drink during the concert?

Out of respect to the performers and fellow concert-goers there will be no food or drink permitted inside the auditorium. You will be asked to finish your drinks and snacks before entering the concert auditorium.

When should I applaud?

Just before the concert begins, it is customary to applaud as a greeting. Typically you applaud to greet the Concertmaster/Leader and you applaud again when the conductor and soloists come onstage.

Applause is usually appropriate at the very end of the a piece (when the conductor lowers his hands). In a multi-movement work (such as a symphony) it is customary to wait until the end of the last movement to applaud, so as not to break the concentration of the performers. The program will tell you the movements in each piece, so you will know how many there are.

May I take pictures?

The use of still, video, digital and mobile phone cameras and/or audio recording equipment is prohibited at all times during the concerts.

What happens if I am late?

Out of respect to the performers, no one will be seated while music is being performed. However, at the discretion of the performers, latecomers may be seated in between movements and/or in between pieces.

What should I wear to concerts?

Visitors to Abu Dhabi (both men and women) are advised not to wear excessively revealing clothing, as a sign of respect for local culture and customs.

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