Saadiyat Island
An island 500m off the coast of Abu Dhabi island. A Dhs. 100 billion (US$ 27 billion) mixed commercial, residential, and leisure project is currently under construction on the island, expected to be completed in 2018.
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SAADIYAT ISLAND DEVELOPMENT Stunning Facts
- Infrastructure Cost: Dh5.5b
- Hotels with 7,000 rooms: 29
- Golf Courses: 2
- Villas: 8,000
- Appartments: 38,000
- Home to residents: 150,000
To be managed by: Tourism Development and Investment Company (TDIC)
- Owned by Abu Dhabi Tourism Authority (ADTA)
- Saadiyat Island covers an area of 27 sq.km.
- It is 500 metres offshore north-east of Abu Dhabi city.
- Saadiyat Island means Island of Happiness.
- The island has sensitive mangrove reserves.
- Saadiyat will be lined to Abu Dhabi city via two causeways. Each with10-lane freeways.
- Provision for light rail transport is made.
- Abu Dhabi has 200 natural offshore islands.
- This will attract Dh100 billion worth of investment
Other mega projects in Abu Dhabi
- Al Raha Beach Development: Dh54 billion n Al Reem Island: Dh45 billion
- Abu Dhabi International Airport Redevelopment: Dh25 billion
