ADPC charts the way for future cruise lines
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Abu Dhabi Ports Company (ADPC) and the Khalifa Industrial Zone Abu Dhabi (Kizad) announced its plans to support growing cruise business. Statistics for 2012- 13 show a total of 96 vessel calls and 155,000 passengers visited Zayed Port in last season.
To address this growth, ADPC has allocated the south-eastern end of the port berth as an area to be developed specifically for cruise liners and passengers. The new space will offer an immediate increase in capacity for the forthcoming season and space for further expansion in the future.
The main focus for new development will be a permanent terminal building and a traditionally themed souk and heritage area, with activities to entertain both passengers and the general public.
The exact design and plan for the terminal building is under discussion as it has the potential to be another iconic symbol for Abu Dhabi. In the interim, a new temporary terminal facility is planned for the next season.
Overseeing and managing the new development, ADPC has determined that the cruise liner terminal project will be divided into several phases.
Phase 1 will be completed for the start of this season (October 2013), offering accommodation for two large cruise ships and one small vessel. The following phases will be developed as appropriate according to market potential and demand.
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