In Pictures: Waterfront destination Al Qana in Abu Dhabi set to open soon

Abu Dhabi’s new dining and entertainment destination, Al Qana, is scheduled to open soon

Published: January 10, 2021 15:41 Compiled by Nilanjana Javed, Senior News Editor

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The waterfront destination spanning an area of 2.4 km, forms Al Qana. Visitors will be able to access state-of-the art facilities including The National Aquarium, The Bridge Wellness and Lifestyle Hub, Cinemacity Al Qana, Pixel (E-Sports and gaming hub) and exciting dining and entertainment activities for families and children. Image Credit: Supplied

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Despite the unexpected market conditions due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Al Qana team has been working around the clock to deliver this world-class project to the UAE’s capital. Image Credit: Supplied

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95% of The National Aquarium, Middle East’s largest aquarium is completed. The construction of the project in on schedule and is currently 90% complete as the year comes to an end. Image Credit: Supplied

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There’s a huge 15-screen Cinemacity that is 85 per cent complete. Al Qana is a massive waterfront entertainment and leisure hub located in the Al Maqta end of Abu Dhabi. Image Credit: Supplied

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The Bridge Wellness and Lifestyle Hub which is now 85 per cent complete will be home to a huge wellness hub. Image Credit: Supplied

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The Marina and its 100 berths are 100% installed. The construction of the project in on schedule and is currently 90% complete as the year comes to an end. Image Credit: Supplied

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Commenting on the progress of Al Qana and the market situation, Fouad Mashal, CEO of Al Barakah International Investment, developer of Al Qana said: “Al Qana is our ultimate touristic project that will provide a very unique experience we all envision for the Entertainment and Tourism sectors in the UAE. As the tourism sector recovers from the travel restrictions due to the pandemic, Al Qana would be ready to receive visitors in 2021. We are almost there, and it will be worth the wait! 2021 is the year we and the UAE celebrate the country’s 50th anniversary. “Our top priority is to adapt to the new social norms in place to ensure the safety of visitors coming to this special social destination. Our team is working on new protocols and procedures with the relevant authorities to ensure the required guidelines are applied fully at our premises. There are exciting times ahead of us and Al Qana will be a unique contribution to this.” Despite the unexpected market conditions due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Al Qana team has been working around the clock to deliver this world-class project to the UAE’s capital. Image Credit: Supplied

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