Sir Bani Yas Cruise Beach Inauguration - 2016

Sir Bani Yas Cruise Beach was opened on Thursday, creating another keynote destination for cruise ship passengers in the Arabian Gulf.

The ceremony was performed by Mohammed Al Mubarak, chairman of Abu Dhabi Tourism & Culture Authority, under the patronage of Sheikh Hamdan bin Zayed, Ruler’s Representative in the Western Region.

“The development of new economic and tourism projects across the Western Region is a key priority for Abu Dhabi’s visionary government led by the President Sheikh Khalifa and Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces,” Sheikh Hamdan said.

Sir Bani Yas is one of the country’s largest natural reserves open to the public, and investment in its development will build upon the island’s flourishing reputation into a tourist destination, he said.

The beach will contribute towards increasing cruise passenger traffic, which is estimated to grow by 9 percent in the 2016-2017 season.