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With its hot and arid climate, Abu Dhabi is predisposed to a number of environmental challenges that threaten its capacity to sustainably meet the needs of its growing population. In light of this, the importance of protecting the emirate’s natural environment is enshrined in key policy documents, including the Abu Dhabi Environment Vision...

Limited supply of available water resources poses an acute challenge to Abu Dhabi and the UAE more broadly. As new research points to the urgency in countering the trends of high water usage, the government is looking to increase efficiencies to sustain the water resources needed to support growth. On the agenda is the implementation of a data...

The cruise tourism segment is showing itself to be increasingly capable of boosting Abu Dhabi’s status as an international destination, while further supporting moves to diversify economic growth beyond the hydrocarbons sector. The emirate is expecting increased arrivals and greater tourist footfall onshore thanks to the decision by top cruise...

Abu Dhabi has become increasingly competitive as a regional and international destination in recent years. This has been most clearly visible in a growing events schedule, higher arrivals numbers, and new additions in terms of dining, shopping and theme park attractions. With the highest hotel occupancy rates on record in 2015, the emirate is...

With an increasing selection of cultural, sporting and entertainment attractions in its events calendar, and a steadily expanding supply of hotel rooms, Abu Dhabi has shown itself fully capable of drawing in large numbers of visitors. In 2015 this included a rising number of local UAE guests, as well as growth from wider regional and global...