UAE- Mubadala opens two new bridges on Al Maryah Island

2/29/2016 2:08:18 AM

(MENAFN- Emirates News Agency (WAM))

ABU DHABI 29th February 2016 (WAM) -- Mubadala Real Estate and Infrastructure the master developer of Al Maryah Island today announced the successful opening of two new bridges on the island.

One bridge links Al Maryah Island with Hamdan bin Mohammed Street on Abu Dhabi Island to the west and the other is connected to Al Reem Island to the east. The developments add to the four existing bridges located in the southern half of the island making Al Maryah one of the most accessible islands in the emirate.

Ali Eid AlMheiri Executive Director of Mubadala Real Estate and Infrastructure said "The bridges form a central part of Al Maryah Island's sustainable transport network which complements Abu Dhabi's 2030 vision. We look forward to seeing residents workers and tourists benefit from the island's improved connectivity which will also help further cement its position as the premier business and lifestyle destination in the capital."

Additionally the next phase of construction of Al Maryah Island's waterfront Promenade is scheduled to begin by Q3 2016. The Promenade currently stretches from the soon-to-be opened Four Seasons Hotel Abu Dhabi at Al Maryah Island to Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi. Once the extension is complete the Promenade will encircle the entire southern half of the island adding a further 2.06 km of walkway. Eventually the Promenade will cover the entire perimeter of island stretching 5.4 km.

In addition the developers of Al Maryah Central a super-regional shopping destination has announced that the project remains on schedule with completion expected in early 2018. It will be located at the centre of the island and include 2.3 million square feet of retail space.

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