Simply Abu Dhabi III

About TDIC Established in 2006, the Tourism Development & Investment Company (TDIC) has been instrumental in driving economic and cultural improvements across Abu Dhabi, helping to raise its profile on the international map as a major tourist destination. The company is behind the prestigious Saadiyat Island development project which will boast the world’s largest single concentration of premier cultural institutions, including the Zayed National Museum, the Louvre Abu Dhabi, the Guggenheim Abu Dhabi Museum, the Performing Arts Centre and Maritime Museum. It will also be able to lay claim to being the only place in the world to house architecture designed by five individual Pritzker prize winners. TDIC’s philosophy is based on delivering best practice in all they do and every project is planned to meet the company’s intrinsic values of environmental sustainability, progressive partnerships and socio- economic viability. Based on these values, TDIC creates investment partnerships that strive to encourage Abu Dhabi’s continued evolution as a world class destination for tourists, business ventures and residents alike. By fostering close working relationships with both public and private sectors they have built a great reputation among international industry players for their dedication to realising the Emirates significant tourism potential. Well-respected for their proven ability to deliver and their transparent approach to business ventures, the TDIC are fully committed to the creation of multi- faceted destinations that will guarantee a long and secure future for Abu Dhabi tourism. With master-planning, such commitment is reflected in the ambitious plans for Saadiyat Island which has already seen many elaborate proposals successfully orchestrated. A magnet for the World Saadiyat Island represents one of TDIC’s flagship developments and one of which they should be immensely proud. TDIC’s vision was to create ‘an irresistible magnet attracting the world to Abu Dhabi, and taking Abu Dhabi to the world’. They are certainly realising this vision through the development of a unique island destination with a modern integrated residential community. The entire Saadiyat Island project is due for completion by 2018, by which time this comprehensive and hugely desirable destination will provide abundant attractions and investment opportunities for many different people fulfilling the TDIC’s commitment to enrich lives through its development projects. Saadiyat Island will encompass an energetic business hub for international commerce; a relaxed waterfront home for residents; a cultural attraction for arts lovers; astounding architectural icons; an immaculate beachfront tourism hotspot and also be the beating heart of thrilling sporting experiences, such as the Gulf ’s first tidal and ocean golf courses. Well on their way to realising their aspiration for Saadiyat Island to create a compelling magnet to both attract the world to Abu Dhabi and take Abu Dhabi to the world, TDIC is doing so whilst also keeping their pledge to embrace all aspects of Abu Dhabi’s culture and heritage while preserving its natural beauty and resources. They are fast achieving their goal to create a truly international destination of distinction. Saadiyat Island is in control of its own destiny and the future looks set to be bright. An island of seven districts There’s nothing quite like travelling the world, taking in new sights, visiting iconic landmarks and soaking up brand new experiences which is why Saadiyat Island is set to take not just us, but the world by storm. With seven distinct districts waiting to be explored – one for every day of the week – we know it will take a lot longer than seven days to truly appreciate all this unexplored treasure has to offer but are ready for the challenge! Over seven days or indeed seven weeks, this is a divine destination to which you will want to return time and time again. Having already been fortunate enough to see the master plan taking shape and having visited the Saadiayat Beach Golf Club to get a glorious taste of things to come, here’s an overview of what you can expect from island with seven districts packed full of endless possibilities and amazing experiences. SAADIYAT ISLAND a new chapter in the stor y of the UAE 11 SIMPLY ABU DHABI

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