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MICE AND EVENTS ALMATY 2018 CONTENT

HOTELS

The Ritz-Carlton Almaty ...... 10 «» ...... 11 Intercontinental Almaty ...... 12 Rixos Almaty ...... 13 Ramada Almaty ...... 14 Royal Tulip Almaty ...... 15 Shera Park Inn ...... 16 «» ...... 17 Grand Hotel «Tien-Shan» ...... 18 «Kazzhol» ...... 19 «Grand Aiser» ...... 20

EXHIBITION CENTER

«Atakent» ...... 21

PALACES

«Grand Hall» ...... 22 «Bakshasaray» ...... 23 «Miras» ...... 24 Reception House ...... 25

CONCERT HALL

The Palace of Republic ...... 26 Kazakh State Academic Theatre of Opera and Ballet named after ..... 27 Students’ Palace named after U. Zholdasbekov ...... 28 Schoolchildren’ Palace ...... 29 CONTENT

Kazakh National Conservatory named after Kurmangazy ...... 30 State Concert Organization «Kazakhconcert» ...... 31 «Shabyt» ...... 32 Kazakh state philarmonic hall named after Zhambyl ...... 33 State academic children’s theatre named after Natalya Sats ...... 34 Kazakh state children’s theatre named after Musrepov ...... 35 Kazakh state academic drama theatre named after Mukhtar Auezov ...... 36

SPORT PALACE

«Medeu» ...... 37 Baluan Sholak sports palace ...... 38 «Almaty Arena» ...... 39 Almaty central stadium ...... 40 «Halyk Arena» ...... 41

SANATORIUMS

«Ok-Zhetpes» «Almaty» ...... 42 «» ...... 43 «Kazakhstan» ...... 44 «Altyn Kargaly» ...... 45

COWORKING CENTERS

SmArt.Point...... 46 Alpharabius ...... 47 HUB ...... 48

#visitalmaty MICE AND EVENTS | 3 WHY ALMATY?

Almaty is a city with a thousand-year history, located in the foothills of majestic Zailiyskiy Alatau at the heart of the Great Silk Road”. Almaty is the birthplace of apples. City of a thousand colors, tens of nationalities and cultures. A city which never sleeps, a melting pot with its own unique atmosphere, a city that is both ancient and ultramodern. The city of a thousand opportunities, an advanced economy, Central Asia’s fi nancial center, hospitable and safe, full of temptations and possibilities. Almaty is the city you will never want to leave!

EASE OF TRAVEL

Almaty is connected by direct fl ights to more than 55 cities in the world. The city is a major transport hub. Almaty became an important component of the «One Belt and One Road» - «New Silk Road» initiative (this mega project concentrates on regions where 63% of the population of the planet lives – while their presumable economic potential is 21 trillion US dollars). Even today, tens of thousands of tons of cargo transit through the city. The construction of a high-speed transcontinental railroad from China to Europe is planned in the future and Almaty has been assigned the role of a major transport intersection.

Area: 682 кm² Population: 1,8 million people GRP: 31,5 bn $ Phone code: +7 727 Time zone: UTC+6 Website: www.almaty.gov.kz www.visitalmaty.kz 4 | MICE and Events www.visitalmaty.kz ANCIENT RICH HISTORY

More than 28 thousand years ago, the fi rst humans appeared on Almaty’s territory. In spite of continuously changing eras, civilizations, states, religions, and cultures, the area where the city is now located continued to remain inhabited by humans due to its soft climate and abundance of natural resources. The territory of the city was part of various breeding unions and states: saka and uysun tribes, Turkic, West Turkic, Tyurgeshsky and Karluksky khaganates, Karakhanid state, Mongolian empire, Chagatay state, Zhongar and Kazakh khanates, Russian Empire and the . Archeological fi ndings all pheasants, and tens of others. Amongst over the city confi rm its rich history: living plants, following types should be noted: areas of primitive people, saka and uysun apricot, atraphaxis muschketowii, funeral barrows, Turkic sanctuaries, ruins Sievers’s apple-tree, Nedzvetskiy’s of Buddhist and Christian temples, ruins of apple-tree, Caucasian hackberry, Altai medieval cities and settlements. gymnospermium, Kolpakovskiy and Ostrovskiys’ tulips, Albert’s iris. All of In 1991 Almaty became the capital of the mentioned plants are endemic and independent Kazakhstan. Despite the included in the Red List. relocation of the capital to Astana in 1997, the city still retains its uniqueness and carries the informal name of “the Southern Capital”.

DIVERSE FLORA AND FAUNA

The foothills of the Northern Tien-Shan, where Almaty is located, have a unique ecosystem. Besides presenting Central Asian mountain views, they are also inhabited by forest and steppe animals and plants, which originated from European and the Mediterranean. There are also large mammals: snow leopard, Turkestan lynx, roes, boars, bears, Indian porcupine, etc. A variety of birds: woodpeckers, owls, eagles,

#visitalmaty MICE AND EVENTS | 5 UNIQUE NATURAL BEAUTY

Almaty is perhaps the most unique city on Earth! You can find almost all natural areas here: from sultry sands of the desert to eternal mountain glaciers. At noon, you can feel the heat from the barkhans and in a couple hours you will be freezing in the snows of the Zailiyskiy Alatau meadows. You do not need to fly to other continents, other countries cross the sea, you can just get into your car and boundless steppes, dense forests, emerald mountain valleys and eternal glaciers of one of the highest mountain systems in the world - the majestic Tien-Shan – will open to you!

UNESCO WORLD HERITAGE SITES

There are several sites in close proximity to the city which are part of the UNESCO World Heritage Sites: Petroglyphs of the archaeological landscape of Tamgaly that consist of more than two thousand rock paintings relating to the Bronze Age, the early Iron Age and the early Middle Ages. Also sites of the “Great Silk Road” in Chanjan-Tian-Shan corridor – the ancient settlement of Talkhiz () and candidates for UNESCO World Heritage Sites – «Altyn-Emel» national park and the « Saka Barrows» archaeological park, the last one being located within the city.

6 | MICE and Events www.visitalmaty.kz HOSPITALITY, TOLERANCE AND UNIQUE CULTURE

Representatives of over 100 nationalities, of all races and religions live in Almaty. The harmonious interlacing of various cultures, tolerance and mutual respect create the unique atmosphere of the city. Since ancient times, hospitality is a characteristic displayed by the residents of Almaty. You will be able to experience golden eagle hunting, enjoy ancient musical instruments known since the Bronze Age, observe or even play national games of the Great Silk Road period, enjoy oriental traditional dances and colorful chants. Almaty is unique in that nations, eras and cultures are closely intertwined.

USEFUL PROPERTIES OF MOUNTAINS

Almaty is located in the midlands (1200 m to 2500 m above sea level). Mountains attract people not only with their beauty and eternal greatness, but also with the opportunity their present for permanent health improvement and the increase in productivity, energy and strength. As a matter of fact, people living in the mountains are well known for their strong health and longevity. The air has less oxygen in the midlands and its shortcoming causes the restructuring of various systems of the human body (cardiovascular, respiratory, nervous), and forces the body to use its reserve forces. As it turns out, it is a very e ective, inexpensive and above all available way to improve health.

#visitalmaty MICE AND EVENTS | 7 THE CITY OF JOY AND SERVICE

In Almaty, one can fi nd entertainment for every taste and budget. There are about 600 hotels and hostels in the city, amongst them worldwide hotel chains such as Rixos, Ritz Carlton, Holiday Inn, etc. In addition there are hundreds of restaurants, representing various national cuisines, bars and night clubs. Various golf clubs, Russian saunas, spa centers, parks and attractions, a zoo and a dolphinarium, and theaters of various types are at your disposal. The city is unique in its location – 30 minutes drive (by car) from the airport to the ski resorts. You can go skating at the high-mountain skating rink “Medeu” – the highest mountain skating rink in the world, go rafting in small mountain rivers, go bird hunting or fi shing, take a walk on one of the mountain tracks, paragliding among majestic mountain tops, mountain climbing on one of the Zailiyskiy Alatau peaks, or go parachute jumping.

HOMELAND OF APPLES

The cultivation of apple trees originated in the foothills of Zailiysky Alatau – current Almaty city. The Sievers apple variety, which according to DNA researches is the ancestor of many apple varieties known today, grows in Almaty. During the spring time, you can observe the blossoming of apple trees in Almaty’s vicinity. You will always remember the spectacular view of gentle white infl orescences against the background of snow-white mountains. In august, you will be able to participate in the harvesting of the most fragrant apples in the world.

8 | MICE and Events www.visitalmaty.kz FAVOURABLE CLIMATE

In Almaty, due to its mountainous location, you can experience all four seasons. The snow-white soft winter, the fl ower fragranced spring, the warm summer and the color blazing fall. In the winter, you can go skiing in the mountains, you can see the unique blossoming of mountain apple trees in the spring, you can get you perfect bronze tan in the summer and enjoy a real fall with yellow leaves, ripe fruit and the drizzling rain.

VARIOUS CUISINES

Almaty is a city for gourmets. Various national cuisines, representing all continents, hundreds of recipes, and thousands of ingredients. Modern fast food or dishes whose recipes contain the tradition of centuries, restaurants for vegetarians and vegans, stakes from horse-fl esh and marbled beef, seafood, fresh vegetables and fruit from local farmers are at your service. Within a couple of hours, you will virtually travel thousands of kilometers: eat traditional Kazakh meat dishes, have some Moroccan couscous, enjoy Kazakh syrne or Thai tom yum, observe the making of lagman or the rolling of sushi. You will be able to taste koumiss whose medicinal properties are known since the Bronze Age.

#visitalmaty MICE AND EVENTS | 9 THE RITZ CARLTON ALMATY Hotel

The Ritz-Carlton Almaty is located in the foothills of Zailiyskiy Alatau, in the new developing business area «Esentai Park» in 10 minutes of driving from the historic center of the city and in close proximity to ultramodern shopping center «Esentai Mall». It is possible to reach the International Airport of Almaty in 20 minutes. Four conference rooms, various sizes from 36 to 55 square meters united by the name ROSE (Ruby Hall, Onyx Hall, Sapphire Hall and Emerald Hall) and four big halls o er innovative services and individual approach. HOTELS

Almaty, 77/7 Al-Farabi ave

+7 727 332 88 88

www.ritzcarlton.com

Ballroom 1 Ballroom 2 Ballroom Ballroom Ruby Onyx Sapphire Emerald 3

Area m3 98 394 591 788 37 44 36 55

Capacity 70 400 600 800 12 12 12 12

10 | MICE and Events www.visitalmaty.kz KAZAKHSTAN Hotel

Kazakhstan hotel is a unique historical monument of Almaty metropolis. It is triumph of design and engineering art of builders of the XX century. The architectural identity of Kazakhstan hotel combines achievements of a modern civilization with traditional hospitality of Kazakh people. The 26-storey construction became decoration of Almaty and a symbol of Kazakh land. HOTELS

Almaty, 52/2 Dostyk ave

+7 727 291 96 00 +7 727 291 91 01 +7 727 291 91 02 www.kazakhstanhotel.kz

Grand Ballroom Altyn Emel Zhambyl Abay

Area m3 950 170 70 40

Capacity 700 220 70 20

#visitalmaty MICE and Events | 11 INTERCONTINENTAL ALMATY Hotel

The elegant hotel Intercontinental Almaty is located in the mountainous area near the metro station Abay. It is possible to reach in 25 minutes from the International Airport of Almaty to Intercontinental Almaty Hotel. There are 277 magnifi cent rooms in the hotel equipped with mini-bars, the systems of climate control, safes, mini-refrigerators and laptops. There are 7 conference rooms on various categories in the territory. HOTELS

Almaty, 181 Zheltoksan st.

+7 727 250 50 00

[email protected]

Ballroom Ablai Abai Astana Astana 1 Astana 2 Astana 3 Khan Area m3 490 120 85 244 72 100 72

Capacity 550 120 90 230 62 90 55

12 | MICE and Events www.visitalmaty.kz RIXOS ALMATY Hotel

There are four ballrooms in Rixos Almaty, capacity of one of them is 1500 people and fi ve halls for meetings, also for the congresses, conferences, private parties and weddings.

Ballrooms of Rixos Almaty o er options of accommodation from 250 to 500 people in the «cocktail» concept. Comfortable and magnifi cent halls and also perfect level of service leave a most favorable impression. There are fi ve halls for meetings in Rixos Almaty with capacity of 80 people. HOTELS

Almaty, 506/99 Seifullin ave

+7 727 300 33 00

www.rixos.com

Premium Ballroom Ballroom 1 Ballroom 2 Ballroom 3

Area m3 1100 323 431 323

Capacity 1100 300 400 300

Diamond 1 Diamond 2 Diamond 3 Diamond 4 Diamond 5

Area m3 84 70 70 70 84

Capacity 70 50 50 50 70

#visitalmaty MICE and Events | 13 RAMADA ALMATY Hotel

The Ramada Almaty is located in the downtown, the hotel o ers the guests 164 rooms with all necessary for e ective work and comfortable rest. All rooms are equipped with LED TVs, ergonomic furniture, mini-bar, the safe and sets for preparation of tea and co ee. There are 1 Nomad hall and 7 Eureka halls in Ramada Almaty. HOTELS

Almaty, 27/1 Baitursynov st.

+7 727 344 99 99 +7 727 345 01 57 www.ramadaalmaty.com

Nomad Eureka 1 Eureka 2 Eureka 3 Eureka 4 Eureka 5 Eureka 6 Eureka 7 Ballroom

Area m3 285 45 65 54 34 43 50 84

Capacity 320 25 65 65 25 22 40 70

14 | MICE and Events www.visitalmaty.kz ROYAL TULIP ALMATY Hotel

Royal Tulip Almaty is located in the southern part of the city near fi nancial center. The hotel is near various consular establishments, diplomatic and the trade missions. The hotel is conveniently located near legendary high-mountain skating rink “Medeu” and the well-known ski resort «Shymbulak». It is possible to reach the International Airport of Almaty approximately in 30 minutes by car which is in 20 km from hotel. HOTELS

Almaty, 401 Ospanov st.

+7 727 300 01 00

www.royaltulipalmaty.com

Grand Ballroom Board Room Ballroom Vip Hall

Area m3 2500 77 1220 489

Capacity 1000 50 300 100

#visitalmaty MICE and Events | 15 SHERA PARK INN Hotel

Exclusively convenient location in fi nancial center of the city, 24-hour service, the personnel speaking in several languages, fi ne cuisine, SPA and the fi tness centers, modern business services. All of these services are provided in «Shera Park Inn» which is perfect choice both for travelers and for businessmen. There are 3 conference rooms in the hotel. HOTELS

Almaty, 46 Kazhymukan st.

+7 727 313 81 11

www.sheraparkinn.com

Canberra Canna A Canna B

Area m3 248 100 100

Capacity 150 60 60

16 | MICE and Events www.visitalmaty.kz DOSTYK Hotel

Dostyk hotel is located near all major business, cultural and administrative city sites. The central avenues, the museums and theaters, banks and o ces, the best shops, restaurants and clubs are located literally right next door from the hotel. HOTELS

Almaty, 36 Kurmangazy st.

+7 727 333 30 00

www.dostyk.kz

Arna Hall Alatau Hall

Area m3 248 100

Capacity 150 60

#visitalmaty MICE and Events | 17 GRAND HOTEL TIEN SHAN Hotel

This magnifi cent boutique hotel is located in the downtown, in several minutes of walking from the metro station “” and in 20 minutes from the International Airport of the city. HOTELS

Almaty, 115 Bogenbay Batyr st.

+7 727 244 96 11

www.ts-hotels.kz

Saltanat Hall Alatau Hall Almaty and Astana Hall Parasat Hall

Area m3 344 428 58 36

Capacity 180 180 50 40

18 | MICE and Events www.visitalmaty.kz KAZZHOL Hotel

The conference center of hotel has 9 modern halls equipped with the latest technology according to the international standards and it is the ideal professional equipped conference platform with a capacity from 20 to 130 persons. HOTELS

Almaty, 127/1 Gogol st.

+7 727 250 89 41 +7 727 250 89 44 +7 727 250 89 27

www.hotelkazzhol.kz

Baikonur Baiterek Alatau Altyn- Parasat Samruk Kurmet Bastau Keleshek Adam

Area m3 85 72 60 120 40 37 37 37 37

Capacity 80 70 50 120 30 30 30 30 30

#visitalmaty MICE and Events | 19 GRAND AISER Hotel

Grand Aiser hotel is one of the coziest and comfortable four-star hotels of the city. The hotel o ers accommodation in one of 189 modern rooms executed in hi-tech style, there is a beautiful view of Zailiyskiy Alatau mountains from the window and panorama of the city. There are restaurant, bar, 2 banquet halls, 3 conference rooms, beauty shop and SPA in the hotel. HOTELS

Almaty, 1 Pozharskiy st.

+7 727 396 99 99

[email protected] www.grandaiserhotel.kz

Aiteke Bi Kazybek Bi Tole Bi Alatau Shanyrak

Area m3 84 110 133 349 460

Capacity 50 100 120 200 300

20 | MICE and Events www.visitalmaty.kz ATAKENT Exhibition Center

«Atakent» is one of the largest exhibition centers of Central Asia and the CIS. Annually about 50-60 large national and international exhibitions are organized which involve more than 8 000 foreign companies in the territory of exhibition center.

«Atakent-Expo» is the leading exhibition company which is engaged in the organization of the international exhibitions in Kazakhstan. Pressing need for emerging market of Kazakhstan is the organization and holding of large international exhibitions.

Annually foreign and exhibition companies from Great Britain, Germany, Egypt, Turkey, CENTER EXHIBITION Poland, the Russian Federation, India, Iran, Jordan, Italy, China, the UAE, France are involved as organizers and the foreign exhibition companies in the territory of Atakent Exhibition complex.

Almaty, 42 Timiryazev st.

+7 727 275 17 17

www.aoatakent.kz

#visitalmaty MICE and Events | 21 GRAND HALL Ballroom

Grand Hall is a beautiful place for carrying out di erent types of event such as anniversaries, birthdays, weddings, conferences, exhibitions and many others. Grand Hall has 6 conference rooms which are convenient for organizations of trainings, conferences, presentations, seminars, media events and business meetings. PALACES

Almaty, 280 Baizakov st., «Almaty Towers» business center

+7 727 250 27 11

www.grand-hall.kz

Area m3 1430 1430

Capacity 1300 1300

22 | MICE and Events www.visitalmaty.kz BAKSHASARAY Reception House

The reception house which is located in Atakent exhibition complex is pleased to o er three main halls for holding festive and business events. The interior of halls are decorated in di erent styles: from classics to vanguard, with various seating, there are options of banquet and theatrical seating. PALACES

Almaty, 42 Timiryazev st., 1 pavilion

+7 727 266 63 07 +7 727 266 63 13

[email protected] www.bakshasaray.kz

«Gerey Khan» Hall «Maria» Hall Pushkin Hall

Area m3 1000 75 280

Capacity 1500 45 250

#visitalmaty MICE and Events | 23 MIRAS Reception Palace Ballroom

“Miras” Reception Palace Ballroom is pleased to o er three modern, spacious halls with a capacity from 50 to 500 people for holding of conferences, seminars, trainings and business meetings. PALACES

Almaty, 216 Al-Farabi ave

+7 727 312 22 91

www.miraspalace.kz

Jasmin Hall Purple Hall VIP Hall

Capacity 500 300 50

24 | MICE and Events www.visitalmaty.kz RECEPTION HOUSE Ballroom

«Reception House» ballroom is located at the intersection of Kurmangazy street and Nazarbayev avenue, near metro station “Abay”. The capacity is up to 250 guests and makes it possible to make design according to the topic of event and your wishes. PALACES

Almaty, 44 Kurmangazy st.

+7 727 272 78 75 +7 727 272 78 55

#visitalmaty MICE and Events | 25 THE PALACE OF REPUBLIC Concert Hall

The legendary platform of soviet Almaty times intended for holding concerts, festivals and other cultural events. The Palace of the Republic represents one of city sights together with fountains on the square in front of the Palace and a monument to the Kazakh poet Abay Kunanbayev.

The building is located at the intersection of Dostyk and Abay avenues. The palace is history, cultures, town planning and architecture of republican value monument.

CONCERT HALL CONCERT The capacity of the hall is 2 725

Almaty, 56 Dostyk ave

+7 727 291 35 52

26 | MICE and Events www.visitalmaty.kz KAZAKH STATE ACADEMIC THEATRE OF OPERA AND BALLET NAMED AFTER ABAY

The building of the Kazakh state academic theatre named after Abay containing 793 seats is one of the most known sights of Almaty.

Modern Kazakh state academic theatre named after Abay is one of the largest theaters of the Eurasian space where creative structure along with the glorifi ed masters of a scene perfect the art and young talents.

On November 7, 1941 the Theatre has been opened in own building. Same year the theater has been received the status academic and in 1945 the name of Abay has been HALL CONCERT appropriated to him. From June, 1995 to December 13, 2000 the general reconstruction was done in theatre that has kept the main empire style which is combined with the Italian classicism and traditional elements of a national form in architecture of Kazakhstan.

Daily from 10:00 a.m. to 06:00 p.m. Almaty, 110 Kabanbay batyr st. +7 727 272 79 34 +7 727 272 79 63

www.gatob.kz

#visitalmaty MICE and Events | 27 STUDENTS’ PALACE NAMED AFTER U. ZHOLDASBEKOV Concert Hall

Students’ Palace named after Zholdasbekov is the concert hall which is part of a university complex Kazakh National University named after Al-Farabi. The Students’ Palace o ers holding various events such as cultural, entertaining events and also concerts. CONCERT HALL CONCERT

Almaty, 71 Al-Farabi ave.

+7 727 377 34 06 +7 727 377 34 04

Area m3 14 240

Capacity 1537

28 | MICE and Events www.visitalmaty.kz SCHOOLCHILDREN’ PALACE

Palace is planned for contemporaneous visit of 2 200 school students. The Palace includes a big concert hall on 790 seats, the hall for events, the hall of mass events, exhibition room, a shooting gallery, a greenhouse, planetarium, observatory, the big gym, etc. CONCERT HALL CONCERT

Almaty, 124 Dostyk ave.

www.school-palace.kz [email protected]

#visitalmaty MICE and Events | 29 KAZAKH NATIONAL CONSERVATORY NAMED AFTER KURMANGAZY

Kazakh National Conservatory named after Kurmangazy carries out training of professional musicians more than seven decades. Its history concentrated in itself the whole era on the event saturation and dynamics of development. There is big Concert hall, the Chamber hall the small Concert hall at the conservatory. CONCERT HALL CONCERT

Almaty, 86 Abylai Khan ave.

+7 727 261 76 40

[email protected] www.conservatoire.kz

30 | MICE and Events www.visitalmaty.kz STATE CONCERT ORGANIZATION KAZAKHCONCERT

Concert hall Kazakhconcert is one of the operating cultural platforms. A large number of various events are organized on the basis of Kazakhconcert which are dedicated for interesting organization of leisure in Almaty.

It is one of the organizations created to stir up activity of professional musicians of the city. It is an opportunity for residents and guests of Almaty to share national traditions of the academic music. CONCERT HALL CONCERT

Almaty, 83 Abylai Khan ave. Mo-Fr: from 10:00 a.m to 6:00 pm

+7 727 279 30 48

#visitalmaty MICE and Events | 31 SHABYT Summer Theatre

The summer amphitheater «Shabyt» is fully corresponding to the name (in translation from Kazakh - «inspiration»). The theatre is located in the Park of Culture and Leisure of Almaty. This beautiful platform was built in the form of an amphitheater in the 80th, but the last decade the theater did not function. Newly opened amphitheater quickly became the popular center of cultural events of the city. The most interesting and signifi cant concerts, festivals, mass holidays are held here.

The auditorium contains up to two thousand people, at the same time the orchestra

CONCERT HALL CONCERT seats are planned for 400 seats. Bar and summer café in the territory of theatre add extra comfort to visitors.

Almaty, Central Park of Culture and Leisure

+7 702 449 92 56 +7 775 484 54 15

[email protected] www.amfyteatr-shabyt.kz

32 | MICE and Events www.visitalmaty.kz KAZAKH STATE PHILHARMONIC HALL NAMED AFTER ZHAMBYL

Visitors of the Kazakh State Philharmonic Hall named after Zhambyl become eyewitnesses of the most di erent musical programs with participation of masters of a scene with world names. At philharmonic concerts which are organized within the hall you can enjoy: • world classics; • works by national composers; • author’s compositions of contemporaries. The separate pass is provided for children and young audience. The choir of philharmonic hall executes both traditional national songs, and rather large works, including poems, suites, oratorios and cantatas. HALL CONCERT

Daily from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Almaty, 21 Tole Bi st.

+7 727 291 39 61

#visitalmaty MICE and Events | 33 STATE ACADEMIC CHILDREN’S THEATER NAMED AFTER NATALYA SATS

Childrens’ theatre was opened in Almaty in far 1945 thanks to e orts of the director and theatrical fi gure Natalya Sats. Initially there was only the Russian troupe in Children’s theatre, but in one year «A gold key» was performed in Kazakh. At that time Kazakh troupe was formed but then it was separated and became di erent Children’s theatre which is Children’s theatre named after G. Musrepov nowadays. CONCERT HALL CONCERT

Tu-Su: from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Almaty, 22 12th microdistrict

+7 727 303 25 82 +7 727 303 25 78

www.tuz-sats.kz

34 | MICE and Events www.visitalmaty.kz KAZAKH STATE CHILDREN’S THEATRE NAMED AFTER MUSREPOV

Kazakh State Children’s Theatre named after Musrepov treats the best children’s theaters of the country. It imparts love to theater to little visitors and since early years bringing up them in the spirit of friendship, love and mutual respect.

Basic principle is a promotion of ethical education of young people. Concepts of the good and evil, devotion and patriotism reveal on the example of fairy tales and legends to the little visitors. The esthetic taste at younger generation and the understanding and accustoming to theater is formed here. CONCERT HALL CONCERT Today the theatre bill attracts with the tremendous variety including works of the best national and world classics and also creation of modern writers. There are regularly on the main and chamber stages: • musical fairy tales; • lyrical comedies; • tragedies; • musicals; • musical fantasies.

Mo-Fr: from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Sa: from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Almaty, 38 Abylai Khan ave.

+7 727 271 38 10 +7 727 271 38 12

www.teatr-musrepov.kz

#visitalmaty MICE and Events | 35 KAZAKH STATE ACADEMIC DRAMA THEATRE NAMED AFTER MUKHTAR AUEZOV

Theatre was organized at the end of 1925 in Kyzylorda which was at that time the capital Kazakh ASSR. The theater was opened on January 13, 1926 with the “Golden Ring” performance of Kemengerov’s Cat directed by Seraly Kozhamkulov and big concert.

In 1928 with transfer of the capital the theater was transferred to Almaty. Since 1937 theater has been received the academic rank and since 1961 theatre named after Mukhtar Auezov. Since 2001 the art director the Honored artist of the Kazakh SSR E. Obayev. Performances are in Kazakh with simultaneous interpretation to Russian. CONCERT HALL CONCERT

Daily from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Almaty, 103 Abay ave.

+7 727 378 53 85 +7 727 378 54 16

www.auezov-theatre.kz

36 | MICE and Events www.visitalmaty.kz MEDEU High mountaint Ice-Rink

Legendary high-mountain ice skating rink “Medeu” is located at the height of 1691,2 meters above sea level. It was built in 1972. The surface of ice occupies 10,5 t. sq.m that allows to hold speed skating, hockey and fi gure skating competitions. Soft climate in the gorge, optimum solar radiation level, low atmospheric pressure, a light breeze and clear glacial water provided wide popularity to a high-mountain ice skating rink. More than 120 world records were set here by the famous athletes. In recent years the skating rink was improved after the modernization.

Medeu is famous as excellent concert venue. 13 years in a row the ice skating rink was PALACE SPORTS the huge concert venue where the international festival of music «Voice of Asia» was held. There were Kazakhstan performers and also stars of a world platform. Since 2017 the international festival «Star of Asia» - «The Voice of Asia» became revival of the musical atmosphere of the legendary platform.

Almaty, 465B Gornaya st.

+7 727 232 68 48

www.medeu.com.kz

#visitalmaty MICE and Events | 37 BALUAN SHOLAK SPORTS PALACE

The sports palace was built in 1967 by the order of the State Committee for Physical Culture and Sport at the Council of Ministers of Kazakh Soviet Socialist Republic. Ice arena functioned 9 months a year. Educational and training classes, hockey and fi gure skating competitions were organized in the arena. The international and republican boxing, basketball, karate competitions were held in sports palace, also the ballet on ice, the international exhibitions and republican fairs were organized.

The building of Sports palace is 4-storey construction with ice arena, lobby, group of rooms,

SPORTS PALACE SPORTS the dining room, underground VIP parking, utility rooms, rooms for referees, security service, locker rooms, rooms for preparation of sports equipment, evacuation both stairs and elevators for VIP persons, administration and service spaces. Total area of the venue is 1,6216 hectares.

Mo-Fr: from 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Almaty, 44 Abay ave.

+7 727 292 37 85 +7 727 292 39 46

www.dvorecsporta.kz

38 | MICE and Events www.visitalmaty.kz ALMATY ARENA Ice Palace

For over a year from the moment of opening the multi-functional ice complex managed to become not only the main sports venue of the city but also the grandiose cultural and entertaining platform. Tournaments and the championships, the Olympic Games and forums, awards and concerts are held in the palace. The street space of a complex was chosen for car shows and festivals of food. Since opening more than 50 mass events were attended by 370 000 people apart from events of Winter Universiade 2017.

Today there are 17 sports clubs in the sports complex including hockey, fi gure skating, short track, curling, boxing, chess, rhythmic gymnastics, yoga, dances, karate, freestyle PALACE SPORTS and Greco-Roman wrestling. More than 1500 children and adults are active in sports clubs on daily basis. Special courses for disabled children are formed on a basis of Almaty Sports City pool. Triathlon school named after of Dmitriy Hague and Scandinavian walking school are available free of charge for retired people. Mass skating and curling sessions are regularly carried out on weekends for citizens from October to April.

Total area is 77 000 m2. Capacity of the main arena is 12 000 visitors.

Mo-Fr: from 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m, Sa-Su: from 10:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. Almaty, , 1st microdistrict +7 727 315 70 77

WWW.almaty-sportfacilities.kz

#visitalmaty MICE and Events | 39 ALMATY CENTRAL STADIUM

From the moment of opening the stadium is the home arena of Football club “Kairat”. The fi rst o cial match of Kairat in the highest league was held on April 10, 1960. Major football league of the USSR were organized from 1960 to 1991 at stadium. Now the leading football teams of Europe play at stadium as Kazakhstan is included in UEFA.

The capacity is 23 804 seats. SPORTS PALACE SPORTS

Almaty, 48 Abay ave.

+7 727 292 47 10 +7 727 292 19 95

www.centralstadium.kz

40 | MICE and Events www.visitalmaty.kz HALYK ARENA Ice arena

The total area of the territory is 67 000 m2. The construction consists of three blocks: main arena for 3 000 viewers, training rink and the central block with the food court and administration o ces. The arena is designed in that way that the hockey court can be transformed to the platform for many game and individual sports such as volleyball, basketball, futsal, wrestling, boxing. In this case protection of ice is provided by a special thermo covering.

For short term the complex became the main hockey arena of the city and the venue of the major tournaments on various martial arts. Convenient, cozy, the most ergonomic in PALACE SPORTS the organization of human fl ows the arena attracts more and more visitors. For over a year mass events managed are attended by more than 150 thousand visitors. More than one thousand people visit every day 21 sports clubs such as hockey, fi gure skating, rhythmic gymnastics, cross fi t boxing, Kazakh wrestling and all types of dances.

Besides, special conditions are created for socially vulnerable segments of the population. Modern hockey school is organized on the basis of complex. Mass skating are regularly carried out on weekends from October to April in the arena.

Sa-Su: from 11:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. Almaty, 2d Kulzhinskiy highway

+7 727 315 70 07

www.almaty-sportfacilities.kz

#visitalmaty MICE and Events | 41 OK ZHETPES ALMATY Sanatorium

Modern conference halls can assure high-level meeting and create festive ceremonial environment due to installed equipment necessary for work and rest, i.e., thoroughly selected conference furniture with possibilities for di erent placement modifi cation, modern projection and multimedia apparatus. 5 conference rooms equipped with the modern equipments are at your advice. SANATORIUM

Almaty, md. Alatau, quarter Kargaly 1/5

+7 727 300 34 00

www. almatyresort.kz

Tengri Cinema Kuryltai Al-Farabi Zhailau Kenesary 1

Capacity 200 30 150 70 30

42 | MICE and Events www.visitalmaty.kz ALATAU Sanatorium

Comfortable single and double rooms of 4 stars class with the windows facing slopes of mountains of Zailiyskiy Alatau are located in the seven-story building of admirable architecture. Transparent air and silence, Aksay mineral water extracted from own source and curative muds of Tuzkol lake, purity, tasty food and fast service, a coziness and comfort of living rooms, hospitality of personnel make your stay pleasant, helps to improve health, vitality and cheer you up. Annually Alatau complex has over 10 000 people for treatment and recreation.

Unique medical sta works in sanatorium, all doctors have extensive training in balneology SANATORIUM and rehabilitology which can be received only as a result of long-term practical experience.

Tausamaly microdistrict, Shugyla microdistrict,

+7 727 254 92 00

www.alatau-spa.kz [email protected]

#visitalmaty MICE and Events | 43 KAZAKHSTAN Sanatorium

Sanatorium treatment Wide range of medical services, a variety of unique procedures and techniques, completely updated medical equipment, qualifi ed personnel.

Family recreation and health activities Accommodation in comfortable and cozy rooms of hotel complex, East and European cuisine, also there is a playroom for children.

SANATORIUM Corporate events Vacation, conferences, business meetings. 2 conference rooms with a capacity from 30 to 140 are available, they are equipped with all necessary for holding business seminars.

Almaty, 17 Khodzhanov st.

+7 727 264 23 73 +7 727 264 22 53

www.kazsan.kz [email protected]

44 | MICE and Events www.visitalmaty.kz ALTYN KARGALY Sanatorium

The sanatorium is located in the picturesque place of the southern part of Almaty at the height of 1100 m above sea level with unique favorable microclimate and clean air. All conditions for improvement of health and good recreation have been created.

The hotel sanatorium o ers to undergo a course of sanatorium treatment, escape from the city and spend memorable weekend with all family, organize corporate events within colleagues and friends, hold a special event at restaurant. The sanatorium o ers:

• sanatorium treatment; SANATORIUM • services of hotel; • corporate event; • restaurant; • sports complex.

Almaty, 204 Zhandossov st.

+7 727 250 08 28

www.altyn-kargaly.kz [email protected]

#visitalmaty MICE and Events | 45 SMART.POINT Coworking Center

The new ”SmArt.Point” Coworking Center was opened in Almaty. The center is arranged by the principle of a huge friendly co-working center and unites people of di erent professions and spheres under the same roof.

SmArt.Point was started in October 2017 and at the moment all zones are fi lled. Events are held every day in conference rooms. There are plenty of events and visitors on daily basis. At the moment the management of the project considers further expansion. There is a reserved additional 4 000 sq.m is available on the fi rst fl oor of the building that can become

COWORKING CENTER COWORKING timely complement to 10 000 sq.m.

Symbiosis of art, sport, theater and business within one space positively infl uences creation of a special ecosystem. It is a good domestic analog of foreign cases that we read in foreign magazines.

24/7 Almaty, 280 Baizakov st., “Almaty Towers” business center

+7 727 313 20 50 +7 778 200 20 50

www.smartpoint.me

46 | MICE and Events www.visitalmaty.kz ALPHARABIUS Coworking Center

Alpharabius is one of the largest coworking centers in the world, it occupies the second place on size after London, the total area of the center is 13 000 m2. The center includes open space planned for 64 o ces, four conference rooms, the big hall with a capacity up to one thousand people. These are new acquaintances, useful contacts, possibility of attraction of additional investments into projects. Alpharabius attracts with the fact that it is the full lifestyle-project where there is a place not only a business component, but also conditions for comfortable pastime out of work.

Authors of the project aspired to uniting of business space and restaurant platforms in CENTER COWORKING Alpharabius. There will be restaurants, co ee houses, lobby bar for holding a meeting or co ee break. Parmigiano Group will be engaged in operational management. Thus, tenants of business spaces will have no need to leave coworking center for lunch or just to have a break between work. You will be able to have a rest, change scenery and to break from work without spending time for the road. Opening of known brands franchises will become a pleasant bonus.

#visitalmaty MICE and Events | 47 HUB Coworking Center

The HUB Coworking center is located in the building of “Alatau Grand” business center. The building is beautiful, modern, executed in the best traditions of classics.

All interior, all decisions are directed to productive work of residents. Large are of a coworking center (900 sq.m) is competently divided into zones: the big open space - 60 workspaces, 2 conference rooms (70 and 20 places), 11 o ces, 3 meeting rooms, zone with library. The fi tted kitchen with tea, co ee without restrictions, the microwave oven and the refrigerator is provided for comfortable stay of residents. It is allowed to bring food or to order delivery. COWORKING CENTER COWORKING

Almaty, 28B Timiryazev st., “Grand Alatau” business center

+7 727 978 67 11 +7 700 978 67 11

www.thehub.kz

48 | MICE and Events www.visitalmaty.kz TOUR OPERATORS AND AGENCIES OF MICE

SKYWAY TRAVEL «COMPLETE SERVICE» «ARNAI TOURS» www.skyway.kz www.tour.complete.kz www.arnaitours.kz +7 727 222 33 70 + 7 727 390 70 70 +7 727 267 40 77 Almaty Almaty Almaty Bogenbai Batyr st, 81 Buhar Zhyrau blv, 27/5 Abay ave. 59

«АZIMUT TRAVEL» «TURAN-ASIA» «TRAVEL&MICE www.azimut-travel.kz www.ru.turanasia.kz SOLUTION» + 7 727 356 28 26 + 7 727 266 97 97 www.tnms.kz Almaty Almaty +7 727 327 09 90 Shevchenko st, 118, Abylai khan ave, 66/8 Almaty o ce 111 Kabanbai Batyr st, 59

«SILK ROAD KAZAKHSTAN +» «ASIA DISCOVERY» «OTRAR TRAVEL» www.srkplus.kz www.asia-discovery.kz www.otrar.kz +7 727 293 93 43 +7 727 292 37 86 +7 727 258 82 02 Almaty Almaty Almaty Tole bi st, 30, o ce 3 Abay ave, 61, o ce 19 Makataev st, 127/9

GLOBAL AIR – AMERICAN BCD TRAVEL THIRTEEN EXPRESS +7 727 355 05 05 +7 727 350 82 20 +7 727 258 44 44 Almaty Almaty Almaty Seifulin ave, 498 Al-Farabi ave, 7 Muratbayev st, 189 Business center «Nurly Tau», o ce 221

AVENUE CLASSIC BS TRAVEL NOMAD TRAVEL AGENCY +7 727 328 28 88 +7 727 276 11 11 +7 727 267 52 57 Almaty info@bstravel. kz Almaty Nazarbayev ave. 240G, Kabanbai Batyr 140 А Business center CDC-1

EZS WESTERN AIR SHASH TRAVEL +7 727 391 01 86 +7 727 328 79 33 +7 727 250 50 01 Almaty Almaty [email protected] Nazarbayev ave 124, Baitursynov st. 132Б o ce 34

#visitalmaty MICE AND EVENTS | 49 LARGE ANNUAL INTERNATIONAL EXHIBITIONS

KAZAKHSTAN INTERNATIONAL OIL & CENTRAL ASIAN INTERNATIONAL GAS EXHIBITION & CONFERENCE AGRICULTURE EXHIBITION

Annually KIOGE brings together more «AgroWorld Kazakhstan» is a complex than 350 local and international oil and business event of the international scale gas companies from 25 countries. KIOGE which gives to visitors the opportunity is a platform with 14 000 m2, exhibition to examine the last achievements of display and more than 4000 experts from agriculture, to exchange experience and to Kazakhstan and countries of near and far expand partner communications. Annually abroad. the exhibition is attended by about 5000 experts of branch and hundreds of the companies.

KAZAKHSTAN INTERNATIONAL KAZAKHSTAN INTERNATIONAL TOURISM AND TRAVEL EXHIBITION HEALTHCARE EXHIBITION

KITF is the largest tourist forum in Central KIHE is the largest medical exhibition in Asia, where you can see innovations Kazakhstan, which traditionally involves and trends of the tourism industry, leaders of the medical and pharmaceutical informative seminars, training programs, industry, developers of new technologies for profi table solutions and special o ers. diagnosis and treatment of human diseases. Annually dozens of companies from Annually more than 100 participants take many countries and part in the exhibition. take part in the exhibition.

50 | MICE and Events www.visitalmaty.kz START YOUR JOURNEY WITH VISIT CENTER!

Almaty, Bogenbai Batyr st., 81 Working hours: daily from 8:00 to 20:00 Теl.: + 7 727 293 86 17 Email: [email protected] www.visitalmaty.kz www.visitalmaty.kz #visitalmaty