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Abu Dhabi's leading real estate developer sponsors major summer installation for capital's youth
Abu Dhabi - UAE - Aldar Properties PJSC (Aldar), in its role as Platinum Sponsor for Yas Island's 'The District', is proud to present the Aldar Innovation Lab, running from 18th August - 17th September.
The District, part of the Abu Dhabi Tourism & Culture Authority-organised Abu Dhabi Summer Season, is located in the du Forum and is a one-of-a-kind space dedicated to provide those aged between 14-22 with an outlet to learn new skills and receive support and guidance in a variety of areas including innovation, entertainment, technology, fashion, digital media, health, science, nutrition and sustainability to name a few.
The Aldar Innovation Lab will provide a fun and dynamic environment for creativity, information sharing, building new knowledge, and discovering technology. The programme will include:
· Entrepreneurship Academy - training on business definition, product development, growth and investor relationships to help entrepreneurs take their ideas to the next level
· Recycling Robotics - creating unique and imaginative robots out of discarded household items
· 360 VR - with Liminal 360, participants will engage into virtual reality experiences transforming passive viewing into immersive, interactive experiences that bring fresh sophistication and a modern edge.
· La discipline du rectangle - challenge boundaries by being encouraged into the smallest spaces possible with a game of 'Rectangle Discipline'
· Genesis - Internationally recognized photographer Chronis Spanos shares his experiences of re-imagining our surroundings through his manipulations of architectural photography and reflects on his work with Aldar Properties
· Murals - Elio Mercado, famed for his work on the Al Raha Beach mural will be discussing mural art and its role in generating dialogue and building relationships
· The Game - dedicated to teens to collaborate and create many exciting levels for a new game.
Aldar's sponsorship of The District on Yas Island is representative of its commitment to the development of long term and sustainable communities across Abu Dhabi.
For more information on The District, please visit www.thedistrict.me
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About 'The District'
The District will be open seven days a week from 12:00pm to 10:00pm. For more information, visitwww.thedistrict.me or follow The District on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and Snapchat, #IAmTheDistrict, #ADSummer, #InAbuDhabi. For a full Summer Season line-up, see www.abudhabisummerseason.ae.
Tickets are available via www.thedistrict.me/tickets/, Virgin Megastore or Ticketmaster.
Tickets are priced at
· Weekday Pass: 100 AED
· Weekend Pass: 175 AED
· Season Pass: 1000 AED
About Aldar
Aldar Properties PJSC is the leading real estate developer in Abu Dhabi with USD10 billion in assets, a 75 million sq. m land bank, and through its iconic developments, it is one of the most well known in the United Arab Emirates, and wider Middle East region.
From its beginnings in 2005 through to today, Aldar continues to shape and enhance the urban fabric of the UAE's Capital City in addition to other key areas of the Emirate.
Aldar develops exciting and innovative projects, such as the internationally recognized HQ building situated in the Al Raha Beach development, the Gate Towers in Shams Abu Dhabi on Al Reem Island, in addition to Yas Island's F1 circuit.
Aldar's shares are traded on the Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange (Stock quote: ALDAR:UH), and is a profitable, cash generative business that provides recurring revenues, and benefits from a diverse and supportive shareholder base. Aldar operates according to high standards of corporate governance and is committed to operating a long term and sustainable business in order to provide ongoing value for its shareholders.
Aldar seeks to create quality, comfortable, desirable destinations that enrich the lives of Abu Dhabi residents as well as tourists within the Emirate. Aldar is playing a leading role in the development and provision of world class retail - Yas Mall, international standard education through Aldar Academies, iconic entertainment venues such as the Yas Marina Circuit, and community amenities across its entire portfolio.
Aldar is driven by a vision to be the most trusted and recognized real estate lifestyle developer in Abu Dhabi and beyond.
www.aldar.com
For further information, please contact:
Media:
Nick Farmer
Obaid Al Yammahi
Aldar Properties
+971 2 810 5555
Tim Falconer
+971555597400
Asala Faddah
Bell Pottinger
+917 5555 97392
© Press Release 2016
