Al Gharbia opens up for investment
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Abu Dhabi’s Western Region (Al Gharbia) has seen an upward trend in tourism growth over the last five years.
According to Abu Dhabi Tourism and Culture Authority (TCA Abu Dhabi) figures hotel guest numbers in Al Gharbia increased 205% from 2008 to 2013 end rising from 30,070 to 92,000, whilst guest room nights grew by 113% to 288,000 over the same period.
Total revenue generated by Western Region hotels has doubled since 2009, with TCA Abu Dhabi predicting that 2013 figures will increase to AED235m (US$64m).
“Al Gharbia’s tourism industry is one of a segment developing at a measured pace through public and private sector investment. The potential it holds going forward is positive,” said Mohammed Al Dhaheri, quality and performance management manager, TCA Abu Dhabi.
“Al Gharbia is increasingly finding its feet on the international tourism agenda, which opens doors for all,” he added. Al Dhaheri further added that would-be investors could look into as yet untapped tourism development areas for the region including golf, leveraging potential cruise stop-overs and inter-island cruising.
