Abu Dubai Master Plan 2030
The following key directions have been followed throughout the
Capital District Master Plan:
- A new, iconic centre for the City of Abu Dhabi
The Capital District will be the new seat of national Government and will house a diplomatic and embassy neighbourhood. It will also serve as the city of Abu Dhabi’s second business district, providing over one hundred thousand jobs in a dynamic, mixed-use urban core. In addition, a dense network of open spaces and community uses will be available to support the local population. New universities and research facilities will position the city as a hub for education and research.
- The four Cs concept
The design of the Capital District is based on a concept called the ‘4 Cs – Capital, Central to business, Connectivity and Community. The Capital District will become the centre of political leadership and influence across the country as it will serve as the new national seat of the UAE Government. It will also become central to business and help Abu Dhabi attain sustainable and diversified economic growth by creating a secondary Central Business District for Abu Dhabi, which will total 1.5 million square metres. A key aspect of the Capital District will be Connectivity. It will be served by a world-class transportation system to include an underground metro, a street level light rail system, a new bus network and a high speed regional rail connecting the Capital District to the airport, Dubai, Al Ain and beyond. The design of the streetscape will also promote walking and cycling. The final ‘C’, Community, relates to the new residential districts, including Emirati neighbourhoods covering 1,800 hectares, within the Capital District. The whole district is designed to socially and culturally enrich the lives of the 370,000 people that are anticipated to live in the Capital Distric