Abu Dhabi Yacht Show Opens To Loud Praise

The Abu Dhabi Yacht Show (ADYS) 2010 opened to loud praise yesterday in its stunning new home of the UAE capital’s Yas Marina. The show has a line‐up of 30 of the world’s most impressive superyachts and some 140 exhibitors representing international megayacht industry. The show is tipped to be one of the top three superyacht shows along with Monaco and Fort Lauderdale.

There was also an announcement at the show of the Tourism Development and Investment Company (TDIC)  impressive marina projects. The yacht show is being held on Yas Island between February 25-27, 2010. The show is featuring TDIC's four marinas, two of which will be located in its developments across Abu Dhabi city - specifically in the Eastern Mangroves and in Al Bateen Wharf.

Saadiyat Island's marinas, the Marina Village on Saadiyat Beach and Saadiyat Marina were also displayed proving Abu Dhabi's committment to the marine leisure industry and marina tourism.

Saadiyat Marina will have berths for more than1,000yachts and visitors will have access to cafés and chic boutique arcades.

Marina Village located in the Saadiyat Beach District, will open as a 83-berth marina in 2012.