The Pearl of the Emirates
By Moza Al-Marri
Abu Dhabi is the capital and the second most populous city in the United Arab Emirates and also capital of the largest of the UAE’s seven member emirates. Abu Dhabi lies on a T-shaped island jutting into the Persian Gulf from the central western coast.
GEOGRAPHICAL LOCATION
DOHA VS. Abu Dhabi
Doha: 132.1 km² Abu Dhabi: 972.45 km²
- % OF WATER USED AS PERCENTAGE OF RENEWABLE ENERGY
- AVERAGE SHARE OF GDP
- PERCENTAGE OF CARBON EMISSIONS
- Longitude: 24° 28′ 0″ N
- Latitude: 54° 22′ 0″ E
- Altitude: 5 Metres (16 feet)
- Population: 613,368 (2012)
- Geography: Desert & Sea
- Climate: hot desert climate
- City Type: Capital of United Arabs of Emirates
Aerial view of Abu Dhabi (1966)
Abu Dhabi 1960 and 1980
MASTER PLANS
- THE LAND USE MASTER PLAN 2030
- MASTER TRANSPORT PLAN
- GREEN MASTER PLAN
- BLUE MASTER PLAN
- Abu Dhabi 2030 -Quick Movie-
- PROJECTS
FUTURE VISION
Capital 2030 Urban Structure Framework Plan
Since the release of Plan Capital 2030 in late 2007, the UPC has been very active in moving forward to implement the Plan’s vision:
- In the past three years the UPC has developed detailed masterplans for a number of communities within Abu Dhabi Metropolitan Area including: North Wathba, Baniyas, and South Wathba, Shahama & Bahia. In addition, neighbourhood plans that focus on the provision of community amenities, open spaces plus efficient transport and infrastructure networks have been developed, and the first improvements in Khalifa City A and B are under construction;
- Although much of the UPC’s focus has been on the physical planning of Abu Dhabi, many policies that will guide future development have also been established. These policies include the creation of the Estidama programme, ensure the provision of affordable housing, high quality streetscapes and public realm, as well as a streamlined development review process; and
- The Capital 2030 team will continue to deliver world-class area plans that focus on downtown revitalisation, providing public access to waterfronts, improved public facilities, better connectivity and the provision of public art and access to cultural experiences. The UPC’s development of masterplans and policies, as well as the review of development proposals, will continue to ensure the clear vision outlined in Capital 2030 is achieved.
Environment Vision 2030
WHAT IS ENVIRONMENT VISION 2030?
At the request of the Abu Dhabi Executive Council, the Environment Agency – Abu Dhabi
(EAD) is developing the Abu Dhabi Environment Vision 2030 policy agenda as an integral
part of Abu Dhabi Government’s holistic policy agenda framework encompassing the
driving Economic, Environmental and Social Agendas that together will steer the Emirate
towards sustainable development.
Environment Vision 2030 has been developed through an extensive consultative process
involving stakeholders from across the board with the intent that it serves not only to
protect the environment but also to complement the economic and social agenda for
Abu Dhabi, as well as build upon existing environmental initiatives.
A Vision Statement has been drafted that summarises the objectives and proposed policy
programme of Environment Vision 2030:
‘To preserve and enhance Abu Dhabi’s natural heritage, while acting as a regional leader in
the efficient use of resources and contributing to a better quality of life for all’
REFERENCES
- http://strateg.es/portfolio/
- http://www.upc.gov.ae/template/upc/pdf/abu-dhabi-vision-2030-revised.pdf
- www.carboun.com/water/water-availability-and-water-use-in-the-arab-world-infographics/
- http://seattleflyerguy.blogspot.com/2011/05/abu-dhabi-autopia-captial-of-uae.html
- http://gulfnews.com/news/gulf/uae/traffic-transport/abu-dhabi-begins-work-on-metro-and-light-rail-design-1.1000697
- https://www.ead.ae/_data/global/book/environment%202030%20leaflet%20-%20english.pdf