Hidd Al Saadiyat, an exclusive beachfront community in Abu Dhabi, UAE, has started work on its ambitious marina project which is scheduled for completion in April next year.

The contract for the construction of the marina has been awarded to the Ghantoot Group.

The development, which boasts 461 exclusive villas, covers nearly 1.5 million sq m of natural waterfront land within Saadiyat Island. With nearly 7 km of beachfront, Hidd Al Saadiyat enjoys an island feel and remarkable landscape. 

Just a few minutes from downtown Abu Dhabi, Hidd Al Saadiyat inspires an exclusive lifestyle that combines contemporary, Mediterranean and modern Arabic designs, with an enclave of architect villas, apartments, an international five-star resort, marina and yacht club, cultural district, and an educational institution.

Conveniently designed to reflect the project's serene surroundings, the private marina is set to feature a pedestrian walk encompassing a view of the striking landscape within a leisurely and relaxing atmosphere.

It will also be equipped with 110 berths for boats of different sizes, directly linked to the beach and easily accessible by car, boat or water taxi, said a statement from the Abu Dhabi developer.

On the company's move, Greg Slingerland, the project director, said: "We are witnessing the evolution of Hidd Al Saadiyat into a state-of-the-art development especially now with the construction of the long-anticipated marina."

"Our continued collaboration with leading contracting companies such as Ghantoot Group further reinforces our commitment to making Hidd Al Saadiyat an exclusive neighbourhood just a stone’s throw away from the island’s pristine beaches and turquoise waters," he added.

As part of its social and environmental responsibility, Hidd Al Saadiyat adopts the best practices of Estidama’s Pearl 2 Sustainability Protocol through close collaboration with Abu Dhabi’s Urban Planning Council, said the developer.

It is a project managed by Lead Development, an integrated full service consultancy which provides key insights across the commercial development value chain.

Initial construction on Hidd Al Saadiyat began in January 2013. Construction milestones continue to be met and the project handing over will begin by end of 2016, it added.-TradeArabia News Service