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.

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.

Festival brand environments need to work as more than visual statements. They must support retail, hospitality, audience engagement and safe public use while remaining closely aligned with the identity of the brand. For Adidas at Sole DXB 2019, Evolution Scenic was commissioned by Jack Morton Worldwide to design and construct a striking triple-deck stand inspired by the gritty visual language of London’s Underground system.

The structure operated as both a retail and experiential environment, combining branded architecture, product display, visitor circulation and a second-level VIP viewing deck overlooking the festival’s main stage. Alongside the scenic design and fabrication, Evolution Scenic also carried out structural analysis to secure Municipality approval and verify the integrity of the build.

The Challenge

The Adidas installation needed to create a strong, immersive presence within the highly competitive visual environment of Sole DXB while also supporting multiple practical functions.

The structure had to accommodate retail displays, visitor movement and elevated VIP viewing within one integrated footprint. At the same time, the overall form needed to reflect the raw, urban aesthetic of London’s Underground and remain consistent with Adidas’s brand direction.

Because the build incorporated multiple levels and an elevated viewing deck, structural safety and regulatory compliance were also critical. The design therefore needed to balance scenic expression with engineering performance and public-event requirements.

The Solution

Evolution Scenic designed and constructed the triple-deck installation using a TSG hybrid system, creating a substantial multi-level structure capable of supporting both experiential and operational functions.

The scenic treatment drew directly from the visual character of London’s Underground, using the architecture of the stand itself to establish the urban identity of the activation.

Retail display areas were integrated throughout the structure to showcase Adidas products without separating the commercial elements from the wider visitor experience.

A second-level VIP viewing deck was incorporated into the build, giving invited guests an elevated perspective of the festival’s main stage while adding a premium hospitality component to the overall activation.

To confirm structural performance and support Municipality approval, Evolution Scenic completed a detailed STAAD analysis. This ensured that the multi-level structure was assessed against the required standards before final execution.

By coordinating scenic design, structural planning, retail functionality and VIP hospitality within one build, the installation operated as a complete branded environment rather than a conventional exhibition stand.

Delivery Highlights

• Adidas activation for Sole DXB 2019.

• Commissioned by Jack Morton Worldwide.

• Triple-deck scenic structure.

• TSG hybrid structural system.

• London Underground-inspired visual treatment.

• Integrated retail displays.

• Multi-level visitor environment.

• Second-level VIP viewing deck.

• Views towards the festival main stage.

• Branded experiential environment.

• Structural engineering coordination.

• Detailed STAAD analysis.

• Municipality approval support.

• Public-event safety and compliance.

• Large-scale scenic fabrication.

• Delivery and installation.

Outcome

The completed Adidas installation created a bold and highly visible presence at Sole DXB 2019 while supporting retail, hospitality and visitor engagement within one multi-level structure.

The triple-deck format allowed the activation to operate on several levels at once, with product displays integrated into the lower areas and the VIP viewing deck providing an elevated festival experience.

The project demonstrates Evolution Scenic’s ability to deliver structurally complex brand activations where immersive scenic design, retail integration, guest experience and engineering compliance all need to work together within a single environment.

Project Ecosystem

Evolution Scenic – Scenic design, triple-deck structural fabrication, TSG hybrid system integration, retail display fabrication, VIP viewing deck construction, STAAD analysis, compliance coordination, delivery and installation.

Large-scale youth events require scenic environments that can support presentations, performances, branding, and interactive activity while maintaining a clear visual identity across the venue. For the Youth Tolerance Rally in Abu Dhabi, Evolution Scenic delivered a broad range of scenic and structural elements for a conference and team-building event centred on diversity, tolerance, and inclusion.

The project was delivered within an intensive five-day production timeline and included a custom main stage, giant screen integration, bespoke lectern and backdrop, large-scale banner installation, performance structures, interactive team-building props, branding, and freestanding signage.

The Challenge

The Youth Tolerance Rally required multiple scenic and structural components to be designed, fabricated, coordinated, and delivered within a demanding five-day production programme.

The scope extended beyond a conventional stage build. Scenic elements needed to support presentations, live performances, music acts, team-building activities, event branding, and the wider visual identity of the rally.

With numerous individual components progressing simultaneously, the short programme required close coordination between senior team members and trusted suppliers while maintaining consistency across the overall scenic environment.

The Solution

Evolution Scenic delivered a coordinated package of custom scenic fabrication and structural elements designed around the operational and visual requirements of the event.

A bespoke main stage was constructed with an integrated giant screen and seamless backdrop to support presentations and performances. A custom lectern and matching backdrop were fabricated to align with the event branding while providing a functional focal point for speakers.

One of the central scenic features was a large-scale banner installation representing unity and diversity. This was fabricated and integrated into the event environment as a prominent visual feature.

Additional platforms and stage backdrops were produced to support live performers and music bands, while custom props and installations were created specifically for interactive team-building activities.

Branded scenic elements and freestanding signage were also delivered throughout the venue, helping establish a consistent visual identity across the event space.

The compressed programme required streamlined decision-making and close supplier coordination. By managing multiple fabrication workstreams concurrently, Evolution Scenic completed the scenic package within the five-day production timeline.

Delivery Highlights

• Five-day scenic production programme.

• Custom main stage construction.

• Integrated giant screen.

• Seamless stage backdrop.

• Bespoke lectern and matching backdrop.

• Large-scale banner fabrication and installation.

• Performance platforms and scenic structures.

• Stage backdrops for artists and music bands.

• Interactive team-building props.

• Custom activity installations.

• Event branding elements.

• Freestanding signage.

• Coordination with senior team members and trusted suppliers.

• Rapid scenic fabrication and delivery.

Outcome

The Youth Tolerance Rally was delivered as a visually cohesive conference and team-building environment supporting presentations, performances, interactive activities, and event messaging.

The completed scenic package provided the physical framework required for the event while reinforcing its themes of unity, diversity, and inclusion through large-scale visual elements, branded structures, and interactive installations.

The project demonstrates Evolution Scenic's ability to manage rapid-turnaround scenic production where multiple custom fabrication workstreams must be developed and delivered concurrently within a highly compressed programme.

Project Ecosystem

Evolution Scenic – Scenic fabrication, stage construction, backdrop production, lectern fabrication, large-scale banner integration, performance structures, interactive props, branding elements, signage, supplier coordination, delivery, and installation.