POSITION
As the largest of the UAE’s seven emirates, Abu Dhabi spans over 87% of the country’s total area. The capital possesses a unique natural environment, with over 200 pristine islands dotting its vast natural coastline.

PROGRESSIVE
The city’s ever expanding skyline comprises the designs and heritage of a rich past sitting alongside state-of-the-art business facilities, lavish tourist resorts and impressive natural scenery that create a unique setting for the 2.3 million residents, from over 150 nations, who call Abu Dhabi their home.

PROSPEROUS
As the nation’s capital, the economic and political seat of power of the UAE and the richest Emirate with 95% of the country’s total oil reserves, Abu Dhabi is well placed to deliver on its economic diversification initiatives. The Emirate provides an investor-friendly business climate, modern communications and infrastructure, a regulated and robust banking sector, land availability and operational incentives.

PERCEPTIVE
The capital’s visionary leaders have set out to strengthen the economy by earmarking income from oil for the development of free trade, industry, real estate, services and tourism. At the center of this all sits the private sector. With its vision for a diversified and privatized economy through private sector participation, the government has launched new economic initiatives that allow the private sector to play a more active role in shaping the future of Abu Dhabi.

PRINCIPLED
In keeping with its grand vision of transforming the capital into a regional investment hub, the government is introducing major economic reforms to maintain Abu Dhabi’s current natural, political and social advantages while strengthening other key pillars of its economy. The ultimate aim is to transition the economy into an open, diversified, innovative, capital and knowledge-intensive, market-based model.