The Bureau of Near Eastern Affairs awarded a purchase order to The Ritz-Carlton Abu Dhabi – Grand Canal for $95,051.69 on September 30, 2026, for hotel venue services supporting the U.S. Embassy Abu Dhabi's Independence Day event scheduled for November 18, 2026.
Performance occurs in the United Arab Emirates. The order covers comprehensive event venue and catering for a cocktail reception accommodating 500–1,000 guests, including ballroom space, food and beverage services with American and regional-themed offerings, waitstaff, bartenders, security infrastructure (magnetometers, X-ray screening, facility security personnel), valet parking, complimentary guest rooms, audio-visual equipment, and staging. The pricing structure includes a firm fixed price for the base event (minimum 500 guests) with an optional variable-quantity line item for additional guests at a per-person rate, exercisable on seven days' notice. Amendment 0001, posted September 3, 2026, refined catering menu specifications. The originating solicitation closed September 10, 2026, and was designated as a women-owned small business set-aside, though the award citation indicates no set-aside was applied.