The concept design of Abu Dhabi's planned permanent cruise passenger terminal is to be unveiled later this month at Europe's most prestigious cruise event, Seatrade Med 2014, from 16-18 September in Barcelona, Spain.
The model is being showcased by Abu Dhabi Ports Company (ADPC) following an international design competition and extensive industry stakeholder input. An important element of the competition was the commitment to hire two leading Emirati architectural graduates, to join the project team for the development of the architectural design.
ADPC will be at Seatrade Med with an Abu Dhabi Tourism and Culture Authority (TCA Abu Dhabi) delegation in the emirate's first dedicated ‘Cruise Abu Dhabi' international promotion. The Abu Dhabi contingent will meet leading cruise operators and press the emirate's case as an alternative and preferred winter cruise destination.
Capt. Mohamed Juma Al Shamisi, CEO, ADPC, and Sultan Al Mutawa Al Dhaheri, Acting Executive Director Tourism, TCA Abu Dhabi, will reveal plans for Abu Dhabi's new Zayed Port cruise passenger terminal and outline a number of initiatives which are expected to boost the emirate's cruise appeal.