Organisers announced the launch of the inaugural 2026 falcon auction at the ADNEC Centre in Abu Dhabi this weekend. The event has drawn significant attention from participants both locally and from abroad according to a WAM report. Bidders are engaging through a combination of in-person and online formats for the series of sessions.
According to the official ADIHEX platform the auction schedule features pre-show dates on August 15-16 and 22-23 followed by show days on August 29-30 and September 5-6. All birds offered carry certificates verifying their origin and condition the exhibition details stated. This structure allows enthusiasts and professionals to acquire falcons in a structured marketplace setting.
Data from the prior edition of the event showed that falcon auctions drew more than 21,795 participants both in-person and online an ADNEC press release indicated. Sales across those eight sessions totalled AED 2.199 million according to the same organisers’ figures. The 2025 ADIHEX concluded with record levels of local and international attendance the exhibition summary reported.
The Abu Dhabi International Hunting and Equestrian Exhibition takes place under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Zayed Al Nahyan Ruler’s Representative in Al Dhafra Region ADNEC stated. Now entering its 23rd year the exhibition has grown into a leading platform for hunting equestrian and falconry sectors in the Gulf a review of past editions found. Falcon-related activities have consistently ranked among the most attended features at the venue.
Additional auction sessions will continue through early September at the same location according to the published timetable. Exhibitors and visitors can also access displays workshops and demonstrations tied to traditional practices the event programme listed. Organisers noted that the initial auction’s response aligns with the upward trend observed in previous years.
Falcon auctions form a core component of ADIHEX with an emphasis on authenticity and regulatory compliance an ADNEC assessment indicated. The strong opening interest this week reflects sustained demand within the falconry community the organisers reported. Past participation metrics have positioned the auctions as a benchmark for regional events of this type.
