RedFilo was the main event organizer and producer of SIAD 2009.
SIAD 2009 was the second summer festival held in Abu Dhabi. SIAD 2009 promised to be bigger and better than its predecessor and it definitely kept to its promise. Summer in Abu Dhabi 2009 lasted for 6 weeks (from 1st July to 15 August 2009) took up 8 halls and the atrium at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre (ADNEC) utilizing almost 21,000 square meters, almost twice the size of SIAD 2008. RedFilo managed 170 international performers, 200 minders, 150 event and technical crew – bringing a broad spectrum of entertainment to the Emirates. SIAD 2009 was well received; it attracted more than 163 000 guests.
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The festival was divided into 5 major islands; Adventure, Culture and Heritage, Science and Technology, Sports and Entertainment. These islands focused on the aspect of edutainment. It gave guests an opportunity to discover new and interesting information about the world we live in, allowed them to participate in games and sports whilst learning about specific techniques and skills, engaged their senses through vivid and unique performance and provided hands on interactive activities that allowed guests to expand their knowledge.
