| GCAA Certification of GCAS | GCAA | the Department of Aviation Security & Infrastructure in the GCAA awarded GCAS the certification to its facilities in Al Bateen Airport to provide civil aviation security courses, in line with the training guidelines legislated by the Civil Aviation Law of the UAE. |
| Green Initiative of the Year Airport | Doha Aviation Summit | In recognition of ADAC’s commitment towards the environment. |
| Training & Education Provider of the Year | ITP Publishing | The award recognize GCAS’s achievement in offering a platform that will fulfill the increasing demand for qualified professionals in the Middle East aviation sector through leading aviation modules and trainings. |
| The Airport of the Year | ITP Publishing | The award acknowledges Middle Eastern airports that have experienced a breakthrough period of success over the past 12 months, with evidence of strong performance for passenger and cargo operations, relationship building with airlines and other partners, facility enhancements and market innovation. |
| Ambassador for People with Special Needs | Zayed Higher Organization for Humanitarian Care & People with Special Needs | Based on the report submitted and the audit conducted at T3, ADAC secured the first position and awarded with the Golden Shield, and Captain Salem Mohammad Al Khazraji from ADAC Group was honored to be an Ambassador for People with Special Needs |
| Certificate Of Excellence | Zayed Higher Organization for Humanitarian Care & People with Special Needs | ADAC was awarded the certificate of Excellence in December 2010 on behalf of H.H. Shaikha Fatima bint Mubarak, when ADAC participated in the "National Project for Inclusion" to include People with Special Needs |
| Recognition on The Bridge Program initiative | HE Minister of Labor in the UAE | ADAC was recognized twice for the design and successful implementation of the work readiness program "THE BRIDGE" which was tailored for ADAC Employees with Special Needs and at the same time we offered free seats for UAE Nationals with Special Needs from other entities in Abu Dhabi |
| Recognition on The Bridge Program initiative | HE Secretary General of the Executive Council in the UAE | ADAC was recognized twice for the design and successful implementation of the work readiness program "THE BRIDGE" which was tailored for ADAC Employees with Special Needs and at the same time we offered free seats for UAE Nationals with Special Needs from other entities in Abu Dhabi |
| Golden Award – First Prize | Zayed Higher Organization | In recognition of ADAC’s commitment towards people with special needs. |
| ASQ Assured certification | Airport Council International (ACI) | In recognition of Abu Dhabi International airport’s service quality management systems and the commitment of its senior management to maintain the highest service standards. |
| Platinum Airport Status | The International Air Transport Association (IATA) | Abu Dhabi International Airport adopts 100% bar coded boarding passes (BCBP), becoming the first major airport in the Middle East to receive the status. |
| Best Improved Airport in the Middle East | Airport Council International (ACI) | Abu Dhabi International Airport has been ranked top in eight customer service categories |
| Most Improved Airport | Skytrax | The award was based on the votes of more than 9.8 million travellers from 100 different countries. |
| Best Cargo Airport of the Year | Air Cargo News (ACN) | Abu Dhabi International Airport outpaced in growth all the other large cargo (over 300,000 metric tons category) airports across the globe. |
| Best Cargo Airport | Air Cargo News | Number 1 position in the category of large cargo airports over 300,000 tons |
| Bid winning- ADAC & Routes Development Group | Abu Dhabi International Airport | 'Routes – The World Route Development Forum' will come to Abu Dhabi in 2012 |
| Best Airport in the Middle East | Emerging Markets Airport Awards | Ranked top amongst all airports in the Middle East |
| Best Airport Project in the Middle East | Arab Achievement Awards | Acknowledgement for Terminal 3 and improved passenger satisfaction |