Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, member of the Executive Council and chairman of the Abu Dhabi Executive Office, visited the new Al Qana waterside project in Abu Dhabi, including the National Aquarium.
Al Qana features the region’s largest aquarium, as well as indoor and outdoor fitness facilities, retail, and dining outlets, as well as a marina.
Additional recreation spaces and a cinema are due to open soon, according to the state-run news agency, Wam.
Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed was accompanied by Mohamed Khalifa Al Mubarak, the chairman of the Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT); Fouad Mashal, CEO of Al Barakah International Investment; Saeed bin Omeir bin Yousef, the chairman of Al Barakah International Investment; and the developer of the Al Qana project.
Saeed bin Yousef said: “Al Qana is a mega-infrastructure project designed to support Abu Dhabi’s vision to cement itself as one of the most livable cities in the world.
“We aim to further enhance quality of life in the emirate by providing even more recreational, cultural, sporting, and active initiatives.”
Yousef added: “At Al Qana, more than 365,000 square feet are dedicated to entertainment. We are developing an iconic destination that will not only boost tourism, but also be a leisure and dining hub for families and friends.”
During the visit, Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed toured the attractions and praised their contribution to strengthening the emirate’s tourism offering and enhancing the community’s health and well-being.
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