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Plan Abu Dhabi 2030

Abu Dhabi plans future of capital

Abu Dhabi plans future of capital

Real Estate
Government outlines plans to develop Abu Dhabi City into a global capital based on Arab community values.

Abu Dhabi to overhaul transport network
Transportation
Gov't planning railway, metro, and network of light rail lines, streetcars and buses.

UAE capital embraces 'green' future
Culture & Society
Abu Dhabi to build national park, eco-villages, and green and sand belts.

Abu Dhabi pushes to become world capital
Politics & Economics
Emirate to create new areas such as the Capital District and iconic buildings to show achievements.


TALKING ABU DHABI PLAN

Brave new world
For the casual observer it is fascinating to watch how Abu Dhabi and Dubai are tackling the future.

David Westley  

Abu Dhabi 2030
Abu Dhabi has announced wide ranging initiatives for the future. Does it sound like the place you will want to live..?

Abu Dhabi 2030

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