There’s a new vision for how port infrastructure could look in Abu Dhabi in the near future
Abu Dhabi Maritime, operating under AD Ports Group, has announced several new port developments across the UAE’s capital which will be undertaken in collaboration with the Department of Municipalities and Transport.
“In accordance with the Abu Dhabi Plan Maritime, our leadership is implementing an ambitious vision and a unified strategic direction to sustainably grow our Emirate’s commercial and recreational offering and position Abu Dhabi as a leading global maritime capital,” said H.E. Falah Mohammed Al Ahbabi, chairman of AD Ports Group.
Forward thinking
Scheduled for completion by the fourth quarter of 2022, the newly-announced developments projects include a mix of marina facilities and ferry terminals that will be developed at Rabdan, Al Saadiyat Island and Al Aliah Island.
Furthermore, an additional marina and ferry station project will be developed at Jebel Dhanna, with completion anticipated in the third quarter of 2023.
The modern and artistically designed facilities will offer a range of new services and capabilities including, additional wet and dry berths, wider slipways capable of simultaneous vessel launches and retrievals, upgraded docking facilities and a suite of new food and beverage and retail spaces.
These new projects are expected to enhance the Emirate’s marine infrastructure and raise the number of marina berths by 246.
Abu Dhabi Maritime has also announced plans to reinforce the existing ferry service with five additional new state-of-the-art vessels.
