This Monday, Nov. 6, 2017, photo, shows the Louvre Abu Dhabi in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. The Louvre Abu Dhabi is preparing its grand opening, unveiling its treasures to the world after a decade-long wait and questions over laborers’ rights. The museum, which opens on Saturday, Nov. 11 to the public, encompasses work from both the East and West. (AP Photo/Kamran Jebreili) 1 of 10 | This Monday, Nov. 6, 2017, photo, shows the Louvre Abu Dhabi in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. The Louvre Abu Dhabi is preparing its grand opening, unveiling its treasures to the world after a decade-long wait and questions over laborers’ rights. The museum, which opens on Saturday, Nov. 11 to the public, encompasses work from both the East and West. (AP Photo/Kamran Jebreili) In this Monday, Nov. 6, 2017, photo, a worker cleans a window under the dome of the Louvre Abu Dhabi in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. The Louvre Abu Dhabi is preparing its grand opening, unveiling its treasures to the world after a decade-long wait and questions over laborers’ rights. The museum, which opens on Saturday, Nov. 11 to the public, encompasses work from both the East and West. (AP Photo/Kamran Jebreili) 2 of 10 | In this Monday, Nov. 6, 2017, photo, a worker cleans a window under the dome of the Louvre Abu Dhabi in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. The Louvre Abu Dhabi is preparing its grand opening, unveiling its treasures to the world after a decade-long wait and questions over laborers’ rights. The museum, which opens on Saturday, Nov. 11 to the public, encompasses work from both the East and West. (AP Photo/Kamran Jebreili) Read More In this Monday, Nov. 6, 2017, photo, members of the media walk around the sculptures in the Louvre Abu Dhabi in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. The Louvre Abu Dhabi is preparing its grand opening, unveiling its treasures to the world after a decade-long wait and questions over laborers’ rights. The museum, which opens on Saturday, Nov. 11 to the public, encompasses work from both the East and West. (AP Photo/Kamran Jebreili) 3 of 10 | In this Monday, Nov. 6, 2017, photo, members of the media walk around the sculptures in the Louvre Abu Dhabi in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. The Louvre Abu Dhabi is preparing its grand opening, unveiling its treasures to the world after a decade-long wait and questions over laborers’ rights. The museum, which opens on Saturday, Nov. 11 to the public, encompasses work from both the East and West. (AP Photo/Kamran Jebreili) Read More In this Monday, Nov. 6, 2017, photo, an Emirati official walks under the dome of the the Louvre Abu Dhabi in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. The museum, which opens on Saturday to the public, encompasses work from both the East and West. (AP Photo/Kamran Jebreili) 4 of 10 | In this Monday, Nov. 6, 2017, photo, an Emirati official walks under the dome of the the Louvre Abu Dhabi in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. The museum, which opens on Saturday to the public, encompasses work from both the East and West. (AP Photo/Kamran Jebreili) In this Monday, Nov. 6, 2017, photo, designer of the project, French architect Jean Nouvel, center, walks under the dome of the Louvre Abu Dhabi in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. The museum, which opens on Saturday to the public, encompasses work from both the East and West. (AP Photo/Kamran Jebreili) 5 of 10 | In this Monday, Nov. 6, 2017, photo, designer of the project, French architect Jean Nouvel, center, walks under the dome of the Louvre Abu Dhabi in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. The museum, which opens on Saturday to the public, encompasses work from both the East and West. (AP Photo/Kamran Jebreili) In this Monday, Nov. 6, 2017, photo, Mohamed Khalifa al-Mubarak, the chairman of Abu Dhabi Tourism and Culture Authority speaks to the media under the dome of the Louvre Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. The museum, which opens on Saturday to the public, encompasses work from both the East and West. (AP Photo/Kamran Jebreili) 6 of 10 | In this Monday, Nov. 6, 2017, photo, Mohamed Khalifa al-Mubarak, the chairman of Abu Dhabi Tourism and Culture Authority speaks to the media under the dome of the Louvre Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. The museum, which opens on Saturday to the public, encompasses work from both the East and West. (AP Photo/Kamran Jebreili) In this Monday, Nov. 6, 2017, photo, project designer French architect Jean Nouvel speaks to the media under the dome of the Louvre Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. The museum, which opens on Saturday to the public, encompasses work from both the East and West. (AP Photo/Kamran Jebreili) 7 of 10 | In this Monday, Nov. 6, 2017, photo, project designer French architect Jean Nouvel speaks to the media under the dome of the Louvre Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. The museum, which opens on Saturday to the public, encompasses work from both the East and West. (AP Photo/Kamran Jebreili) In this Monday, Nov. 6, 2017, photo, the president-director of the Louvre Museum Jean-Luc Martinez speaks to media under the dome of the Louvre Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. The museum, which opens on Saturday to the public, encompasses work from both the East and West. (AP Photo/Kamran Jebreili) 8 of 10 | In this Monday, Nov. 6, 2017, photo, the president-director of the Louvre Museum Jean-Luc Martinez speaks to media under the dome of the Louvre Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. The museum, which opens on Saturday to the public, encompasses work from both the East and West. (AP Photo/Kamran Jebreili) This Monday, Nov. 6, 2017, photo, shows a work on display in the Louvre Abu Dhabi in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. The Louvre Abu Dhabi is preparing its grand opening, unveiling its treasures to the world after a decade-long wait and questions over laborers’ rights. The museum, which opens on Saturday, Nov. 11 to the public, encompasses work from both the East and West. (AP Photo/Kamran Jebreili) 9 of 10 | This Monday, Nov. 6, 2017, photo, shows a work on display in the Louvre Abu Dhabi in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. The Louvre Abu Dhabi is preparing its grand opening, unveiling its treasures to the world after a decade-long wait and questions over laborers’ rights. The museum, which opens on Saturday, Nov. 11 to the public, encompasses work from both the East and West. (AP Photo/Kamran Jebreili) Read More This Monday, Nov. 6, 2017, photo, shows the night view of the Louvre Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. The museum, which opens on Saturday to the public, encompasses work from both the East and West. (AP Photo/Kamran Jebreili) 10 of 10 | This Monday, Nov. 6, 2017, photo, shows the night view of the Louvre Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. The museum, which opens on Saturday to the public, encompasses work from both the East and West. (AP Photo/Kamran Jebreili)
Abu Dhabi has strengthened its standing as a global reference point in urban development and the future of modern living. Through a comprehensive strategy that channels investment into human capital, infrastructure, and advanced technology, Abu Dhabi is redefining quality of life through a comprehensive framework that integrates citizen welfare, service efficiency, and long-term sustainable growth.
In line with this vision, Sheikh Khalid bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Executive Council, has approved the expansion of the AED 42 billion lifestyle strategy. The initiative forms part of a broader development program aimed at upgrading residential districts, modernizing community facilities, and enhancing public services, ensuring that essential amenities are accessible and delivered in accordance with the highest international quality standards.
The first phase of the strategy—implemented by the Department of Municipalities and Transport—has already delivered tangible improvements in the liveability of residential neighborhoods. Integration levels rose from 67% prior to implementation to 81% projected by 2025. More than 60 projects, valued at AED 12 billion, have been completed, including the construction of 24 schools, 21 mosques, and 28 community centers. The phase also delivered 200 parks and sports fields, 120 kilometers of walking paths, 283 kilometers of cycling tracks, and 220 kilometers of roadway lighting. Around 200 additional projects focused on landscaping and urban greening, reflecting a comprehensive planning approach aligned with the standards of leading global cities.
Speaking to Annahar, financial and economic expert Waddah Al-Taha stressed that investing in artificial intelligence is, at its core, an investment in enhancing the living environment for citizens and residents. He described it as a nontraditional investment that creates added appeal and a competitive edge for countries that adopt it,such as the UAE.
Al-Taha noted that global trends today show a clear shift in where high-net-worth individuals choose to live, as they increasingly gravitate toward countries offering greater security, ease of life, strong infrastructure, advanced banking systems, and flexible regulatory environments—advantages that places like the UAE, Australia, Hong Kong, and Singapore now compete to provide.
He added that these elements are not merely lifestyle indicators but contribute to more than 230 metrics that comprise the Global Competitiveness Index. A higher ranking, he explained, boosts a country’s economic and investment standing—an area where Abu Dhabi is making clear and deliberate progress.
Al-Taha emphasized that improving quality of life directly enhances investment attractiveness. The more conducive the living environment, the more investors and affluent individuals are encouraged to choose that country, both as a secure destination and as a setting that offers their families a higher standard of living.
He pointed out that the UAE has emerged as a leading global destination for wealthy individuals, a trend reflected in the significant increase in total banking assets in recent years, driven by investor confidence in the stability and resilience of the national economy. He added that the UAE’s leadership fully understands the importance of anticipating global shifts and responding with flexibility and strategic foresight, an ability that remains one of its core strengths.
Al-Taha expects 2026 to be a pivotal year for the UAE in terms of competitiveness and foreign direct investment, given the strong correlation between both indicators. He explained that the sharp rise in FDI inflows in recent years reflects the UAE’s success in achieving a unique model that blends economic development with human well-being—cementing its status as a global destination that offers security, prosperity, and an integrated modern lifestyle.
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