UAE-based Al Barakah International Investment said more than 90 per cent of the work had been completed on Al Qana, its new social dining and entertainment destination spread over a 2.4-km area in Abu Dhabi, and was due to open this year.

A premium waterfront project, Al Qana will offer visitors access to 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, said a statement from Al Barakah International Investment.

Other key anchors and areas of the destination including the marina, landscaping, connecting bridges and utilities are set to be ready and operational soon, stated the company.

Commenting on the progress, CEO Fouad Mashal 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 countrys 50th anniversary," he stated.

"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," he added.

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 UAEs capital.

Al Qana also reported new milestones achieved for a number of different areas of the project:

*Around 95% of The National Aquarium, Middle Easts largest aquarium is completed

*Around 85% of Al Qana Cinema construction work is completed

*Around 85% of landscaping is completed

*Around 85% of The Bridge Wellness hub construction work is completed

*Food & Beverage outlets gearing up to take handover of their units

*The Marina and its 100 berths are 100% installed

General Manager Stuart Gissing pointed out that there were high expectations for Al Qana, a cornerstone development for the future of the UAE.

"Its the realization of a seven-year vision from Al Barakah International Investment that will positively enhance Abu Dhabis reputation. We are committed to bring to the market a new way of experiencing entertainment. We are not a mall but a vibrant lifestyle destination of entertainment for all age brackets," he added.-TradeArabia News Service

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