Abu Dhabi‘s culture and tourism department has revealed plans to invest more than $10 billion in infrastructure as part of its new tourism strategy for 2030.
Per a press release, the plan signals a new era of expansion and development in Abu Dhabi’s travel and tourism sector.
Abu Dhabi will introduce new theme parks, cultural sites, retail experiences and hotels. The emirate will increase hotel room availability, enhance infrastructure, and streamline visa processes.
Mohamed Khalifa Al Mubarak, chairman of DCT Abu Dhabi, told the National: “[When it comes to] infrastructure, in terms of museums, theme parks and hospitality – [with] the private sector playing a significant role – we are hovering at over $10 billion of investment from now to 2030.”
The tourism strategy aims to boost annual visitor numbers from nearly 24 million in 2023 to 39.3 million by 2030. It also means to raise the sector’s contribution to the UAE’s GDP from…
