Milestone corporate events often require temporary environments that feel polished and ceremonial despite being delivered within unconventional venues. To mark ADNOC Logistics & Services’ acquisition of Zakher Marine International (ZMI), Evolution Scenic delivered a bespoke scenic and branding package aboard ZMI’s Sentinel Barge at Mina Zayed in Abu Dhabi.

The event hosted 70 VIP guests and media, bringing together scenic fabrication, indoor and outdoor branding, custom backdrops, furniture and floral styling. The result was a refined setting that transformed the working maritime environment into a professional venue appropriate to the significance of the acquisition.

The Challenge

The event needed to communicate the importance of a major corporate acquisition while taking place aboard a barge rather than within a conventional event venue.

The setting introduced clear spatial and presentation challenges. Scenic elements had to be integrated carefully into the existing maritime environment, while guest-facing areas needed to feel cohesive, comfortable and appropriate for VIPs and media.

Branding also had to work across both indoor and outdoor areas, with strong focal points required for speeches, photography and media coverage.

The Solution

Evolution Scenic developed and installed a coordinated package of scenic, branding and hospitality elements across the barge.

A large custom photo opportunity platform was designed and fabricated as one of the event’s main visual features, creating a dedicated location for guest photography and media content.

Indoor and outdoor branding was installed throughout the venue, ensuring the event identity remained consistent across different areas of the barge.

Custom backdrops were produced for speeches and photographic moments, providing controlled visual focal points for both guests and media.

Furniture arrangements and floral displays were also introduced to soften the industrial character of the maritime setting and create a more refined hospitality environment.

By coordinating scenic fabrication, branding and styling as one package, Evolution Scenic transformed the barge into a polished event venue while preserving the distinctive character of the location.

Delivery Highlights

• Scenic production for ADNOC Logistics & Services’ acquisition of ZMI.

• Event held aboard ZMI’s Sentinel Barge.

• Location at Mina Zayed, Abu Dhabi.

• 70 VIP guests and media.

• Large custom photo opportunity platform.

• Indoor event branding.

• Outdoor event branding.

• Bespoke event backdrops.

• Speech backdrops.

• Media photo-op features.

• Furniture styling and arrangements.

• Floral displays.

• Transformation of an unconventional maritime venue.

• Delivery and installation.

Outcome

The completed event environment provided a refined setting for the announcement and celebration of ADNOC Logistics & Services’ acquisition of Zakher Marine International.

The combination of scenic installations, branding, backdrops and hospitality styling helped turn the Sentinel Barge into a coherent event venue suitable for VIP guests and media.

The project demonstrates Evolution Scenic’s ability to adapt unconventional locations for high-profile corporate events, where scenic fabrication, branding and guest experience need to work within the constraints and character of the existing venue.

Project Ecosystem

Evolution Scenic – Scenic fabrication, photo opportunity platform, indoor and outdoor branding, custom backdrops, furniture styling, floral integration, delivery and installation.

Waterfront sporting events require temporary environments that can support hospitality, presentations, guest movement and family engagement while responding to the character of the event itself. For Mubadala Sail GP at Emirates Palace in Abu Dhabi, Evolution Scenic designed and built a temporary venue positioned next to the docks, creating a functional and visually cohesive setting aligned with the energy of high-performance sailing.

The scope included a 3-metre by 15-metre curved stage, twin scenic backdrops, an LED screen, ambient lighting, custom wall treatments, guest transport support and interactive family features. Together, these elements created a flexible event environment that combined presentation, hospitality and visitor engagement within a temporary waterfront setting.

The Challenge

The project required a complete temporary venue to be delivered next to the docks while supporting several different functions within one coordinated environment.

The main presentation area needed a substantial scenic stage with digital content and lighting, while the surrounding venue required custom wall finishes capable of presenting a consistent appearance internally and externally.

Guest movement also needed to be considered, particularly between parking and the event venue.

At the same time, the experience had to accommodate families and younger visitors through dedicated interactive areas, all while remaining aligned with health and safety requirements, the approved design intent and the available budget.

The Solution

Evolution Scenic developed the venue around a custom curved stage measuring 3000mm x 15000mm.

Two scenic backdrops were incorporated into the stage environment, with an LED screen positioned as the central visual feature. Ambient lighting was integrated to strengthen the atmosphere and support the wider presentation programme.

Custom walling was fabricated for the temporary venue using prefabricated plastic slotted details at the top and bottom, with vinyl graphics applied through the central sections. The same treatment was coordinated across the interior and exterior of the tent to create a consistent overall finish.

To improve guest access, a golf cart service was provided between the parking area and the event venue.

A dedicated children’s area was also created, incorporating a live water pool and a Marlin Spike knot-tying station. These features introduced an interactive maritime element that connected the family experience with the wider sailing theme.

The full scenic package was delivered in accordance with health and safety requirements while remaining aligned with the proposed design and budget.

Delivery Highlights

• Temporary waterfront venue for Mubadala Sail GP.

• Installation next to the docks at Emirates Palace.

• 3000mm x 15000mm curved stage.

• Two custom scenic backdrops.

• Central LED screen.

• Ambient stage lighting.

• Custom internal and external walling.

• Prefabricated plastic slotted wall details.

• Integrated vinyl graphics.

• Cohesive tent interior and exterior treatment.

• Golf cart guest transport service.

• Dedicated children’s play area.

• Live water pool.

• Marlin Spike knot-tying activity station.

• Family engagement features.

• Health and safety compliance.

• Delivery aligned with approved design and budget.

• Temporary venue fabrication and installation.

Outcome

The completed Mubadala Sail GP environment provided a functional and visually consistent waterfront venue that supported presentations, hospitality, guest circulation and family activity.

The curved stage, LED screen and scenic backdrops created a clear focal point for the main programme, while the custom wall treatments helped unify the temporary venue internally and externally.

Guest transport and interactive family features extended the project beyond scenic fabrication alone, helping create a more complete visitor experience.

The project demonstrates Evolution Scenic’s ability to deliver temporary event venues where staging, scenic finishing, guest logistics, family engagement and health and safety requirements all need to be resolved together within one coordinated build.

Project Ecosystem

Evolution Scenic – Temporary venue design and build, curved stage fabrication, scenic backdrops, LED integration, ambient lighting, custom walling, vinyl graphics, guest transport support, family engagement installations, health and safety coordination, delivery and installation.

High-level international conferences require environments that support diplomacy, discussion, media activity and hospitality while maintaining a strong sense of place. For the Pre-COP28 Conference at Emirates Palace in Abu Dhabi on 30–31 October 2023, Evolution delivered a turnkey event solution for a preparatory meeting ahead of COP28 under the UNFCCC framework.

Working within a 14-day delivery programme, Evolution developed the overall style and ambiance of the event and coordinated the delivery of scenic environments, breakout spaces, cultural programming, VIP hospitality and press-conference infrastructure. The result was a cohesive event setting that balanced operational precision with cultural references to the UAE.

The Challenge

The Pre-COP28 Conference required a polished and highly coordinated environment suitable for government officials, experts and senior stakeholders participating in international climate discussions.

The programme included formal conference activity, breakout meetings, an opening ceremony, media requirements and VIP hospitality, meaning several event functions needed to operate seamlessly within one overall environment.

The 14-day production window added significant pressure. Concept development, scenic design, custom fabrication, furniture, AV infrastructure, cultural content and hospitality elements all needed to be resolved and delivered within a compressed schedule.

The event also required cultural authenticity, with the overall experience needing to reflect the UAE through design, performance and guest-facing details without distracting from the formal nature of the conference.

The Solution

Evolution conceptualised the overall style and ambiance of the Pre-COP28 Conference, developing a visual and experiential direction that connected the different event areas.

Custom-built tents and furniture were designed and produced for breakout meeting rooms, creating dedicated spaces for smaller discussions while maintaining consistency with the wider event environment.

For the opening ceremony, Evolution delivered turnkey production incorporating cultural elements and performances by local artists, creating a strong opening moment aligned with the significance of the event.

VIP welcome baskets were also produced using locally sourced products, adding a hospitality layer that reflected the UAE’s heritage and local identity.

A dedicated press-conference room was supported by a comprehensive AV system designed to facilitate presentations, media communication and formal announcements.

The reception environment was curated to create a welcoming arrival experience and reinforce the cultural tone of the wider event.

By coordinating these elements as part of one turnkey delivery, Evolution maintained continuity between scenic design, operations, cultural programming, media requirements and hospitality.

Delivery Highlights

• Turnkey production for the Pre-COP28 Conference.

• Event held at Emirates Palace, Abu Dhabi.

• Event dates: 30–31 October 2023.

• 14-day delivery programme.

• Overall event style and ambiance development.

• Custom-built breakout tents.

• Bespoke breakout furniture.

• Turnkey opening ceremony production.

• Cultural programme integration.

• Performances by local artists.

• VIP welcome baskets.

• Locally sourced hospitality products.

• Press-conference AV system.

• Media and presentation infrastructure.

• Curated reception environment.

• Multi-zone event coordination.

• Delivery and execution.

Outcome

The completed Pre-COP28 Conference environment supported a high-profile programme of international climate discussions, breakout sessions, media activity and formal hospitality.

The combination of custom breakout spaces, cultural programming, VIP details and media infrastructure created a complete event environment rather than a series of isolated production elements.

The project demonstrates Evolution’s ability to deliver complex high-level conferences under compressed timelines, coordinating concept development, scenic environments, hospitality, cultural content and technical production within one integrated delivery model.

Project Ecosystem

Evolution – Event concept development, turnkey production, scenic design, custom tents, breakout furniture, opening ceremony production, cultural programme integration, VIP hospitality, press-conference AV setup, reception curation, delivery and execution.

Hospitality activations need to feel welcoming, informative and unmistakably connected to the brand they represent. For Visit Saudi at the Dubai 7s on 2–3 December 2023, Evolution Scenic delivered the internal fit-out for a dedicated hospitality tent designed to introduce visitors to Saudi Arabia through branded content, information and interactive engagement.

Commissioned by Falcon Golf Management Limited, the environment combined custom-fabricated structures, information counters, interactive zones, vibrant branding and natural wood finishes. The result was a refined and approachable hospitality space that balanced strong visual identity with the warmth and accessibility expected from a tourism-led visitor experience.

The Challenge

The hospitality tent needed to function as both a branded destination and a practical information hub within the wider Dubai 7s environment.

Visitors needed clear places to engage with hostesses, access tourism information and explore interactive content, while the overall space still had to feel premium, welcoming and visually cohesive.

The interior also needed to balance bold Visit Saudi branding with softer natural materials so that the environment felt distinctive without becoming overly graphic or visually heavy.

The Solution

Evolution Scenic delivered a complete internal fit-out tailored to the operational and visual requirements of the hospitality tent.

Custom scenic structures were fabricated throughout the space and finished to a high standard to create a polished visitor environment.

Two dedicated information counters were designed and installed as key functional touchpoints, giving hostesses clear positions from which to engage guests and provide tourism information.

Branded scenic features were integrated alongside natural wood finishes, creating contrast between colourful visual identity and warmer material tones.

Interactive guest engagement zones were also developed within the space, giving visitors additional ways to connect with the Visit Saudi initiative beyond conventional information display.

By coordinating structure, branding, counters, finishes and interactive areas as one interior package, Evolution Scenic created a hospitality environment that felt both functional and carefully considered.

Delivery Highlights

• Visit Saudi hospitality tent at Dubai 7s.

• Event dates: 2–3 December 2023.

• Commissioned by Falcon Golf Management Limited.

• Complete internal fit-out.

• Custom-fabricated scenic structures.

• Premium interior finishes.

• Two bespoke information counters.

• Hostess engagement points.

• Tourism information areas.

• Vibrant Visit Saudi branding.

• Natural wood finishes.

• Decorative scenic elements.

• Interactive visitor zones.

• Guest engagement features.

• Delivery and installation.

Outcome

The completed Visit Saudi Hospitality Tent provided a refined and engaging environment for guests attending the Dubai 7s.

The two information counters created clear points for direct visitor interaction, while the combination of branded scenic features and natural finishes established a visual identity that felt both vibrant and welcoming.

Interactive areas extended the experience beyond static branding and helped create a more participatory environment for visitors exploring the Visit Saudi initiative.

The project demonstrates Evolution Scenic’s ability to deliver hospitality interiors where brand identity, visitor engagement, information delivery and material finish all need to work together within a temporary event environment.

Project Ecosystem

Evolution Scenic – Internal fit-out, scenic fabrication, information counters, branded features, natural finish integration, interactive guest areas, delivery and installation.

Falcon Golf Management Limited – Project commissioning partner.

Climate-focused forums require event environments that support serious international dialogue while remaining welcoming, professional and visually coherent. For Heriot-Watt University’s Climate Hub in Dubai, Evolution supported a two-week COP28-affiliated initiative created to encourage discussion, collaboration and partnerships around global climate action.

Launched in late November 2023, the Climate Hub welcomed an international audience and included the attendance of His Majesty King Charles III. Evolution’s role included creative design, scenic elements, furniture, backdrops, signage, decorative features and branded collateral, helping transform the venue into a cohesive environment suited to the profile and purpose of the programme.

The Challenge

The Climate Hub needed to function as a credible and engaging platform for international climate dialogue over a two-week period.

The environment had to support discussions, meetings and stakeholder engagement while maintaining a professional appearance appropriate to a COP28-affiliated initiative and a high-profile audience.

The scenic treatment also needed to communicate the identity of the Climate Hub clearly without overwhelming the content or conversations taking place within it.

In addition to the physical venue environment, collateral and branding materials had to work consistently across multiple guest touchpoints.

The Solution

Evolution developed and delivered a coordinated package of scenic, furniture and branded elements to transform the venue.

Backdrops, signage and decorative components were introduced throughout the space to create a consistent visual language and strengthen the identity of the Climate Hub.

Furniture was selected and provided to support the functional requirements of the programme while contributing to a polished and welcoming environment for attendees.

Creative design was applied across the wider setup to ensure that scenic elements, furniture and branding worked together as a single event environment.

Evolution also designed and produced supporting collateral, including brochures, banners and additional branding elements, extending the event identity beyond the principal scenic installations.

The venue setup and operational delivery were coordinated to meet the standards required for a high-profile COP28-affiliated programme.

Delivery Highlights

• Scenic support for the Heriot-Watt University Climate Hub.

• COP28-affiliated initiative.

• Two-week programme launched in late November 2023.

• International climate dialogue and partnership environment.

• Attendance by His Majesty King Charles III.

• Creative event design.

• Scenic backdrops.

• Event furniture.

• Custom signage.

• Decorative scenic elements.

• Branded venue treatment.

• Brochure design and production.

• Event banners.

• Additional branding collateral.

• Venue transformation.

• Event setup and operational support.

Outcome

The completed Climate Hub provided a professional and engaging environment for discussions, collaborations and partnership-building around climate action.

The combination of scenic elements, furniture, signage, decorative features and branded collateral created a consistent identity across the two-week programme while supporting the functional requirements of the event.

The project demonstrates Evolution Scenic’s ability to support high-profile conference and dialogue environments where scenic presentation, furniture, branding and operational setup need to work together without distracting from the purpose of the event itself.

Project Ecosystem

Evolution Scenic – Creative design, scenic production, furniture, backdrops, signage, decorative elements, branding collateral, venue transformation, setup and operational support.

Campaign environments need to communicate purpose clearly while also giving visitors reasons to stop, engage and interact. For the UAE Food Bank Campaign in Dubai, delivered in partnership with Madinat Jumeirah LLC, Evolution Scenic created a custom stand designed around sustainability, community engagement and strong visual identity.

The installation combined illuminated flooring, feature walls, integrated screens, a polycarbonate roof structure, interactive digital elements, etched glass branding and suspended signage. Together, these components created a cohesive campaign environment that balanced functionality, visibility and visitor engagement.

The Challenge

The stand needed to represent the objectives of the UAE Food Bank Campaign within a compact but visually impactful environment.

The design had to support digital content, public interaction, ceremonial activity and campaign branding while maintaining a clean and coherent overall appearance.

Multiple materials and technologies also needed to be integrated into the stand, including vinyl flooring, LED lighting, digital screens, polycarbonate, glass panels and interactive touchpoints.

The challenge was therefore to bring these elements together as one coordinated scenic installation rather than allowing each component to operate independently.

The Solution

Evolution Scenic developed a bespoke stand combining architectural scenic features, digital integration and branded detailing.

Durable vinyl flooring was installed with integrated lighting effects to create a stronger visual base for the stand.

A triangular-themed feature wall was designed and fabricated with LED lighting, built-in screens and prominent branding. A separate central wall incorporated a large LED screen, providing a focal point for dynamic digital content.

Overhead, a polycarbonate roof structure was installed with a suspended central logo, creating a strong visual identifier and helping define the stand within the surrounding event environment.

An interactive iPad stand was also developed to support guest engagement and ceremonial use.

To reinforce the campaign identity, glass panels were etched with the Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum logo, while illuminated signage added further branded visibility across the installation.

By combining scenic fabrication with digital and interactive elements, the stand provided both a strong visual presence and practical tools for engagement.

Delivery Highlights

• Custom campaign stand for the UAE Food Bank.

• Partnership with Madinat Jumeirah LLC.

• Durable vinyl flooring.

• Integrated floor lighting effects.

• Triangular-themed feature wall.

• Integrated LED lighting.

• Built-in digital screens.

• Central wall with large LED screen.

• Polycarbonate roof structure.

• Suspended central logo.

• Touch-enabled iPad stand.

• Interactive guest engagement feature.

• Ceremonial-use installation.

• Etched glass branding panels.

• Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum logo integration.

• Illuminated signage.

• Scenic fabrication and installation.

Outcome

The completed Food Bank Campaign stand created a clear and engaging environment that combined campaign messaging with interactive and digital content.

Illuminated flooring, large-format screens and branded feature walls established a strong visual identity, while the iPad station introduced a direct point of visitor participation.

The suspended logo, etched glass panels and illuminated signage reinforced the campaign branding throughout the stand.

The project demonstrates Evolution Scenic’s ability to deliver campaign environments where scenic fabrication, digital technology, branding and interactive engagement need to work together within one coordinated installation.

Project Ecosystem

Evolution Scenic – Scenic fabrication, flooring, feature walls, LED integration, screen integration, polycarbonate roof structure, interactive iPad installation, etched glass branding, illuminated signage, delivery and installation.