Abu Dhabi

Abu Dhabi is experiencing a transformative era in construction, marked by robust growth, ambitious projects, and strategic economic diversification. The emirate is channelling significant investments into residential, commercial, industrial, and infrastructure developments, which are reshaping its economic landscape and urban fabric.






The first Disney theme park in the Middle East is set to take shape at Yas Island, a prominent entertainment and leisure hub in Abu Dhabi, which already hosts major attractions like Warner Bros. World, SeaWorld, and Ferrari World.






The next major transformation for Al Maryah Island was set in motion late last month when Mubadala Investment Company (Mubadala) officially broke ground on the Al Maryah Waterfront enhancement project.






An Exclusive Report by BINA GOVEAS   Saadiyat Island is rapidly transforming into a global cultural beacon, as three major museums – the Zayed National Museum, Natural History Museum Abu Dhabi, and Guggenheim Abu Dhabi – edge closer to completion, defining a new era in architectural innovation, sustainability, and cultural exchan






Set to open its doors in December 2025, the Zayed National Museum stands as the new national museum of the UAE, honouring the life and legacy of Sheikh Zayed.






The Natural History Museum Abu Dhabi is on schedule to welcome visitors by the end of 2025. This museum and research institute will tell the expansive story of our land and its people, alongside the broader history of the universe.






Poised to be the region’s pre-eminent museum for contemporary art, the Guggenheim Abu Dhabi is on schedule for completion in Q4 2025. Its asymmetrical design by Frank Gehry incorporates abstract conical forms inspired by traditional watchtowers, creating external shading structures at the entrance.






Abu Dhabi’s burgeoning luxury residential sector witnessed the launch of two significant hotel-branded projects last month, underscoring the capital’s appeal for high-end living and investment.






Abu Dhabi is strategically adapting its urban infrastructure to accommodate the rising demand for micromobility, such as bike-sharing and electric scooters, leveraging advanced digital simulation tools to reshape its transport landscape, according to Marios Ntaflos, Product Sales Engineer, Mobility Simulation for Bentley Systems.






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