General Manager's Message

It was not many years ago that the father of our nation, Late His Highness Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan envisaged a grand design for Abu Dhabi, for it to become the true global capital city of the world. This vision this dream has today become the cornerstone of all the initiatives that we undertake towards changing the shape of our Emirate'.

Our most wise and inspired leadership has formulated a carefully planned, long-term development strategy full of visionary aspirations, attainable goals and prolific promise.

A strategy so compelling as to be wholeheartedly embraced by the people of Abu Dhabi today through a simple visualization of the emirate's future growth and evolution into the Sustainable Arab capital of the world.

We are proud of what we have achieved so far, yet we constantly strive to reach new heights of excellence by introducing new concepts, technologies and innovations, always remaining respectful of our proud Arab culture.

It has been a life-enhancing journey, a travel littered with soul-discovering experiences, a distance so long yet still far from the final destination. But our horizon is clear, our directions chartered and our compass, the Plan Abu Dhabi 2030, firmly guides our steps.

We are paving the way and this online resource is your gateway to this exciting journey.

Falah Mohamed Al Ahbabi
General Manager
Abu Dhabi Urban Planning Council (UPC)