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• BBC Discounts (Hotels & Restaurants)

  • Start
    1 Jan 2024
  • End
    31 Dec 2024

  
  

  Member Discounts

  As a member of the BeNeLux Business Council you can redeem special offers and discounts for products and services from select outlets in Abu Dhabi. Please present your valid BBC Membership Card to take advantage of our membership benefits. Enjoy discounts at outlets of the following partners: https://www.beneluxbc.com/Discounts

  The Ritz Carlton Abu Dhabi, Grand Canal 20% discount on food and beverages at their amazing restaurants: The Forge (Steakhouse) Li Jang (Pan Asian) Mijana (Lebanese) Gironotte (all day dining - Italian) Al Fresco (pool restaurant & bar) Dolce (Club house) Sorso (Bar) Alba (Lobby lounge) This offer does not include alcoholic beverages, tobacco/shisha and special events.

  
  

  Intercontinental, Abu Dhabi 20% discount on food and beverages when you dine at one of the following restaurants: Selections Restaurant Belgian Café Chamas Restaurant Bayshore Fishmarket Piano Lounge Circo Byblos Sur Mer Aquarius Cho Gao Marina Walk This offer is valid for a maximum of 4 guests per member card. The offer cannot be used in conjunction with other special rates, promotions, banquet or conference event.

  
  

  Dusit Thani Special corporate room rate: Please contact:  reservations.abudhabi@dusit.com - +971 2 698 8888 20% discount on food and beverages at the following restaurants: Benjarong Namak Urban Kitchen Orchid Loung McGettigan's

  
  

  Conrad Abu Dhabi, Etihad Towers 20% discount during winter season (January - April & October - December) or 25% discount during summer season (May - September) on the best available Rate for rooms upon showing their membership card.  Please contact:  Sinoj Baskaran sinoj.baskaran@conradhotels.com - +971 52 781 3738 20% discount on Food and Beverages with the exception of IRD and "Le Petit Chef" upon presentation your BBC membership card.

  
  

  Fairmont, Bab Al Bahr The best available Corporate Rate for rooms upon showing their membership card.  Please contact:  Viktoriia Khurtovska Viktoriia.Khurtovska @fairmont.com - +971 52 781 3738 25% discount on Food and Beverages upon presentation of your BBC membership card.

  
  

  Centro Capital Centre Pearl Rotana Capital Centre Capital Centre Arjaan by Rotana The best available Corporate Rate for rooms upon showing their membership card.  Please contact:  Jennifer Navarez jen.navarez@rotana.com - +971 2 495 4567

  
  

  Marriott, Al Forsan 20% discount on Best available Room Rate 20% discount on Hotel Restaurants including in Room dining 20% discount on Saray Spa

  
  

  St Regis, Abu Dhabi 20% discount on Food and Beverage in any restaurants 20% discount on SPA treatments excluded the packages and the add-ons from the menu; Il will be applied on treatment duration from 50min or above.

  
  

  Rosewood 20% discount at all dining outlets (exclusive of business lunch offers, promotions and tobacco) Discount on the 90min massage and facial treatments at Sense Spa

  
  

  Radisson Blu 20% discount on food and beverages at one of the following restaurants: La Terrazza Restaurant Hemingways The offer cannot be used in conjunction with other special rates, promotions, banquet or conference event.

  Martabaan by Hemant Oberoi 20% discount The offer canot be used in conjunction with other special rates, promotions and banquet or conference event. Also this discount is not applicable during  events like Valentine Day, EID Al Fitr, Eid Al Adha, Diwali, National day, Christmas Eve and New year Event.

  
  
  

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• BBC Discounts (Airlines & Car rental & others)

  • Start
    1 Jan 2024
  • End
    31 Dec 2024

  
  

  Member Discounts

  As a member of the BeNeLux Business Council you can redeem special offers and discounts for products and services from select outlets in Abu Dhabi. Please present your valid BBC Membership Card to take advantage of our membership benefits. Enjoy discounts at outlets of the following partners: https://www.beneluxbc.com/Discounts

  Royal Jordanian 20% discount until May 31st, 2025 Please visit Royal Jordanian Airline Sales Offices Khalifa Street at Omeir Travel Agency (Airlines Tower).

  
  

  JBR Flower & Chocolates Boutique 10% discount until December 31st, 2025 Please visit https://jbruae.ae/

  
  

  Europcar Receive up to 50% discount on published rates (rack rates) for daily, weekly, and monthly rates when renting a car in Abu Dhabi with Europe Car. This discount can also be availed in other Emirates, but there will be a surplus charge for delivery and collection of the car. Outside the UAE, BBC members have a 15% discount for car rentals. To book please contact  Mr. Noushad T Yoosef yoosefn@europcar-uae.com +971 2 626 1441 Ext.155 or +971 50 611 8396

  
  

  Leaseplan Contact LeasePlan Emirates on: +971 24 046 444 or contact@leaseplan.ae to receive 100aed off per month on leasing a car upon showing BBC membership card.

  
  

  Cheers 20% discount when purchasing these beverages at all Cheers shops located in Abu Dhabi: Cheers Intercontinental Hotel (Marina carpark), Cheers Al Raha Beach hotel (inside the hotel), Cheers NCTH & Head office building (close to Adnec), Cheers Mussafah and Cheers Dhafra. Please present your BBC membership card in order to avail the 20% discount (not valid on special offers).

  
  

  House of Skincare They offer to BeNeLux Business Council members and their spouses a special discount on services which includes: 15% Discount on Filler Botox 40% discount on Body Slimming (Machine) 40% discount for Laser Hair Removal 20% discount on Aesthetic services which includes Mesotherapy Facial PRP Up to 40% Discount on Peeling (depends on the product) Please present your BBC membership card in order to avail your discount You will find them on www.houseofskincare.ae for more information.

  
  

  FRAGOMEN Fragomen (www.fragomen.com) will provide discounted rates for its services (immigration and global mobility services including work and residence permit services, document services, business travel, social security, corporate structuring services, business setup, corporate compliance, business expansion, destination services and more) in the MENA region to members of BBC as follows: a. Individual Members: 5% discount b. Mini Corporate Members: 10% discount c. Corporate Members: 15% discount

  
  

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• ADIPEC - Renewable Energy: Many Opportunities, Opportunities for Many

  • When
    6 Nov 2024
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    07:45 - 10:00
  • Location
    Pearl Rotana Capital Center, Abu Dhabi

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  The BeNeLux Business Council in association with the Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands in the UAE and Netherlands Business Council in Dubai have the pleasure to invite you to our ADIPEC Breakfast session.

  "Renewable Energy: Many Opportunities, Opportunities for Many" explores the vast and diverse potential that renewable energy offers for economic, social, and environmental growth. With the global transition towards cleaner energy sources such as solar, wind, hydro, and biomass, new avenues are emerging for businesses, governments, and individuals alike.
  

  Panelists
  

  Panelist 1: Han Feenstra
  Job Title: Hydrogen International Program Manager
  Organisation: Ministry of Economic Affairs and Climate Policy, Government of the Kingdom of the Netherlands
  

  Han Feenstra is Hydrogen International Programme Manager and senior policy advisor at the Ministry of Economic Affairs and Climate Policy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands. Throughout his career Han has been involved in international energy policy since 2009 and is working on hydrogen policies since 2017. Currently his key is of focus is the hydrogen import strategy of the Netherlands.

  Panelist 2: Marcel Kooter
  Job: Title Co-founder
  Organisation: Holland Hydrogen Hub
  

  Marcel is a highly experienced commercial strategist and leader of business, specialising in the energy industry. He has a passion for sustainability and is constantly working to deliver solutions that address the need for more energy while making better use of the limited resources of the world. He is now working as a senior consultant, primarily in the Middle East using his value chain expertise to enable and accelerate the Energy Transition and contribute to a low or zero carbon society. Marcel is the co-founder of Hydrogen Hub.

  Panelist 3: Carl Heiremans
  Job: Senior Business Development manager
  Organisation: Jan de Nul

  Carl Heiremans is a Master of Engineering and joined Jan De Nul 28 years ago. He held several positions at Jan De Nul including area manager of the Americas. Since 2013 he is senior business development manager and will introduce the topic "Offshore Wind Farms and Interconnector Cables”.

  
  

  • Date: Wednesday, November 6th 2024
  • Time: From 7:45 am to 10:00 am
  • Location: Pearl Rotana Capital Center, Abu Dhabi
  • Fee: Free for BBC members and Guests from the Netherlands Embassy
    350aed/pers for non-members

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• Hercules Trophy

  • When
    15 Nov 2024
  • Location
    The Sevens Stadium, Dubai

  
  

  Are you ready to strengthen your team, build lasting connections, and have fun while doing it?
  

  We’re excited to invite you to join us at the Hercules Trophy in Dubai on November 15th at The Sevens Stadium, organized as part of the Dubai Fitness Challenge!
  
  What is the Hercules Trophy?
  
  The Hercules Trophy is a one-of-a-kind inter-company team game experience, made in Belgium, designed to bring colleagues together through 12 fun team games. It’s the perfect team-building opportunity. With participants from various industries, the atmosphere is festive and collaborative, ensuring everyone has a great time—no matter their age, background, or fitness level!
  
  Why Join?

  • Team Building: Strengthen relationships within your team by working together to overcome a series of fun challenges. You’ll laugh, compete, and celebrate victories—just like in business, success is about working together.
    
  • Networking: Meet fellow professionals from across industries, including BBC members, in a relaxed and energetic environment. The day offers numerous opportunities to connect and exchange ideas with like-minded individuals.
    
  • Wellness and Engagement: Employee engagement starts with strong connections. The Hercules Trophy promotes health, teamwork, and personal well-being—all essential to thriving organizations.

  Who’s in already?

  
  

  More than 40 teams have registered already, including companies with Belgian leaders like H Hotel, BIC, BUT, Media One Hotel, Nedap, Steelforce, La Lorraine, Swissport, and ServiceNow.

  If you’re not part of a larger team, don’t worry, you can join our mixed team and take the chance to participate (upon availability on open spots).Let’s take a break from the office, connect, and grow as a community! Whether you’re looking to boost employee engagement or expand your professional network, this is the event for you.

  Ready to join us?

  BBC members will have a 150 AED discount per person.

  But more importantly, in times of low employee engagement, we offer companies a great way to improve teamwork.

  
  To register and more information:
  https://herculestrophy.ae/business-councils/

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• Battle of the Business Groups Golf Day

  • When
    28 Nov 2024
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    11:00 - 20:00
  • Location
    Yas Link, Abu Dhabi

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  All golfers are invited! 
  It's time for the ultimate Abu Dhabi corporate golf event, don't miss it!

  Join players from BeNeLux Business Council, AmCham Abu Dhabi, Australian Business Group, British Chamber of Commerce Abu Dhabi, Canadian Business Council, CCI France UAE, Irish Business Council and Swedish Business Council for a fantastic corporate day out at our Battle of the Business Community Golf Day.

  This unique corporate tournament provides an unparalleled networking opportunity for business representatives, a terrific competition as up to 100 golfers will compete in a Texas Scramble competition (register to play as an individual, two or four-ball) with on-course sponsored events providing frequent prize opportunities. Overall this fan-favourite event in our calendar is an unbeatably enjoyable Thursday afternoon.

  
  

  • Date: Thursday, November 28th 2024
  • Time: starting at 11:00am - Evening BBQ Buffet from 5:30pm 
  • Location: Yas Link, Abu Dhabi

  Fee: 
  

  • Individual Players: AED 825 members / AED 950 non-member

  • Sponsor a Hole: AED 2,500

  • Sponsor a Hole plus Team of Two: AED 4,000 members / AED 4,400 non-member

  • The cost to sponsor a hole plus enter a team of 2 is a discounted rate of AED4,000 for members and AED4,400 for non-members.
    
    
  • The cost to sponsor a hole plus enter a team of 4 is a discounted rate of AED5,500 for members and AED6,300 for non-members.

  * Player 

  fee includes 18 Hole Round, BBQ buffet, & 2 House Refreshments.

  ** Hole Sponsors must provide a prize.
  
  

  There is a sponsorship opportunities for compagnies to be involved in this golf day so please contact us with your interest at the soonest to ensure your company gets involved!
  

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• Big Inter-Council Festive Networking Event

  • When
    10 Dec 2024
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    19:00 - 21:30
  • Location
    Royal M Hotel (outdoor setting), Abu Dhabi

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  Join us in celebrating the festive season and marking the end of a successful year with a special networking event!

  We warmly invite you to participate in this exciting gathering on Tuesday, December 10, 2024, at the Royal M Hotel in Abu Dhabi. This final event of the year will unite members from 7 other business councils and networking groups, offering fantastic opportunities to connect, collaborate, and expand your network.

  Don't miss this unique chance to close the year on a high note with fellow professionals!

  
  

  • Date: Tuesday, December 10th 2024
  • Time: From 7:00pm to 9:30pm
  • Location: Royal M Hotel (outdoor setting), Abu Dhabi
  • Fee: 185aed for BBC members, 245aed for non-members

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