The Abu Dhabi Economic Vision 2030
Physical Infrastructure
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Abu Dhabi’s economic growth is forecasted to create an anticipated two-fold growth in population.
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Current infrastructure capacity will not be sufficient to cope with the levels of population growth
envisaged over the next two decades.
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The Emirate is focused on building one of the most modern, efficient and effective infrastructure
networks in the world, while taking the necessary steps to protect its environment.
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Abu Dhabi will develop world-class infrastructure that is not only capable of supporting and sustaining
the anticipated levels of economic growth, but acts as a catalyst for that growth, encouraging investors to
take advantage of the Emirate’s excellent access to utilities, transport networks and ICT.
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The 4 key objectives for infrastructural development are:
-Enhanced energy security to meet future demand
-Efficient and safe transport infrastructure
-Efficient ICT infrastructure and increased adoption
-Environmental sustainability
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Cities, ports, airports and industrial areas are conveniently accessible by direct roads, making
transportation times and costs within the Emirate far lower than average.
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Work is underway to improve and promote public transport across the Emirate.
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Looking ahead, Abu Dhabi will build a world-class public transport system to ensure that residents have
choices when it comes to getting around the main cities (eg. Al Ain, Abu Dhabi) and between the main
tourism, business and residential centres in Abu Dhabi.
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Plans are being discussed for a city metro-system in Abu Dhabi as well as an Emirate-wide rail network
and transport links to islands that are being developed as tourist resorts.
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With greater economic growth and diversification into export-oriented industries and manufacturing,
cargo volumes both into and out of Abu Dhabi’s major port, Mina Zayed, are expected to increase
dramatically.
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The decision to move the port from its current location on the edge of Abu Dhabi city to the new Khalifa
Port and Industrial Zone at Al-Taweelah ensures excellent infrastructure and enough port capacity to
manage the anticipated growth in imports and exports. Businesses in Abu Dhabi can also easily access the
seaport and airport in nearby Jebel Ali.
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