Cool Cities - Abu Dhabi TDIC project

Hello everyone. I researched the Saadiyat Island of the TDIC project. The TDIC project in Abu Dhabi aims at increasing tourist and business visitor by developing real estate assets. The Saadiyat Island will include a cultural district, beach, Al Marina District, and the South Beach. Further features of this project can be seen in my MS PowerPoint slides. I spent hours trying to upload it here using scribd.com and other ways but there is a problem with the website and I tried other ways but it just didn’t work unfortunately. I will show my presentation in the class this week on Monday or Wednesday.

My Favorite Project:

The Desert Island project is my favorite one because it will reflect the ecotourism vision of the UAE’s late president His Highness Sheikh Zayed. There will an Arabian wildlife part, birds and turtles breeding areas, and maintained archaeological sites in the 8 islands. I find that the Desert Island a good investment since it will create jobs for many people. Also the environmental conservation of the marine life and the heritage sites will encourage people to protect the land and will strengthen their ties with the environment.

My Least Favorite Project:

The least interesting project was Qasr Al Sarab. Although it is a luxury five star Arabian retreat in Abu Dhabi’s Liwa desert, it is far away from the city centre and the main tourist landmarks of Abu Dhabi. Also its location will make it difficult to reach for people attending the conferences or seminars that will take place there. Qasar Al Sarab Hotel is less appealing for the tourists who love the beaches of the UAE and the marine activities like scuba diving and wind surfing. Personally, I prefer a hotel that gives a nice, relaxing view of the beach.

Conclusion:

The TDIC project reflects the vision of the Emirates of Abu Dhabi for the future. I believe that there is a need to conduct a strategic plan that will help in foreseeing the draw backs of such projects, and thus setting plans to accommodate the challenges and to maintain the highest qualities in terms of health and education. It is essential to realize that the increase in the number of residents after completing the projects should not compromise the services offered to people.