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What are the achievements in Abu Dhabi, UAE in the year 2023?
Abu Dhabi, the capital of the United Arab Emirates, is a city that is constantly growing and developing. 2023 was the best year for Abu Dhabi, as it saw a number of new developments and achievements. The city has successfully implemented a smart city infrastructure, which has improved the quality of life for its residents. This includes the use of advanced technologies such as artificial intelligence, the Internet of Things, and big data analytics. The city has also launched a number of innovative initiatives, such as the Abu Dhabi Digital Authority, which aims to promote digital transformation and innovation in the public sector. This article provides some of the major achievements of Abu Dhabi in 2023.
New Attractions and Projects in 2023:
1. Atlantis The Royal:
Atlantis The Royal is a new luxury hotel that opened in Dubai in 2023. The hotel is located on Palm Island and has 43 floors with six towers joined by a central skybridge. The hotel has a 90-foot infinity pool and is situated at the end of the Palm, directly facing the Persian Gulf. The hotel’s grand opening took place in January 2023. The hotel has 795 rooms, including 44 Sky Pool Villa Suites with private infinity pools. The hotel has been run by several global celebrity chefs, including Gaston Acurio, Ariana Bundy, Costas Spiliadis, and Jose Andres. The hotel’s top-end suite costs $100,000 per night, and rooms go for an average rate of $1,000 per night.
2. SeaWorld Abu Dhabi:
SeaWorld Abu Dhabi is a marine life theme park and animal research, rescue, and rehabilitation center that opened on May 23, 2023, on Yas Island in
Abu Dhabi. It is the first SeaWorld park outside of the United States and the first park without orcas. The park has 68,000 marine animals and a dedicated Research and Rescue Center. It has eight marine environments or realms, such as the Abu Dhabi Ocean, Endless Ocean, Tropical Ocean, Rocky Point, and the Arctic and Antarctica Realms of Polar Ocean, One Ocean, and Micro Ocean. The park offers exciting rides and attractions,
and it contains unique systems such as the Advanced Animal Lighting System (AALS) that recreate night and day and seasonal changes to provide the best environment for marine life.
3. Snow Abu Dhabi:
Snow Abu Dhabi is an indoor snow park located in Reem Mall, Abu Dhabi. It opened in 2023 and is one of the largest snow parks in the world, covering an area of 9,732 square meters. The park has over 20 rides and attractions, including sledding, carousels, zorbing, and zip-lining. It maintains a constant temperature of -2°C and a snow depth of 500mm, even when external temperatures are above 40°C.
4. Reem Mall:
Reem Mall is a new shopping destination located in Abu Dhabi. It opened on February 16, 2023. The mall is located on Reem Island and has a total retail floor area of 2,800,000 square feet, with approximately 400 stores and services. The mall contains many international brands, including Timberland, The North Face, Max, Vans, and Carrefour Hypermarket. Vox Cinemas is also open to screening films.
The mall also has the UAE’s largest cinema with private rooms. The mall also contains Snow Abu Dhabi, an indoor park. Awards won by Abu Dhabi in 2023:
2023 was a successful year for Abu Dhabi, with the city winning several awards in various fields. Some of the notable awards won by Abu Dhabi in 2023 include:
World Cruise Awards 2023:
Abu Dhabi won four awards at the 2023 World Cruise Awards, including the World’s Best Cruise Destination and Middle East’s Best Cruise Destination. These awards further enhanced Abu Dhabi’s position as a leading tourist destination.
IIFA Awards 2023:
The International Indian Film Academy (IIFA) Awards 2023 took place in Abu Dhabi. The event celebrated Bollywood’s biggest and brightest stars, and Abu Dhabi was praised for its hospitality and organization.
What’s On Awards:
The What’s On Awards Abu Dhabi 2023 recognized the best of Abu Dhabi’s leisure and entertainment scene, as voted by the public. It recognized outstanding restaurants such as Talea by Antonio Guida and Mate.
Fact Dining Awards Abu Dhabi 2023:
The ninth annual Fact Dining Awards Abu Dhabi took place at Jumeirah at Saadiyat Island Resort, where 57 awards were given out across 29 categories.
Abu Dhabi’s achievements in 2023 have been vast and impressive. The city has made significant advances in the fields of infrastructure, technology, and sustainability. As Abu Dhabi continues to grow and develop, it is expected to continue to set new benchmarks in the upcoming years.