Overview

The canals will be a unique site attraction for Shams Abu Dhabi and the 3.5 kms of canal-side paths will be an important element in the pedestrian network. Retail and entertainment programs will be generated along them as they wind through the districts. Another charming feature will be water taxis that will make the canals an important part of the transportation network.

A major aesthetic element will be the pedestrian and road bridges. The latter will reflect the character of each neighborhood while the pedestrian bridges, some of them movable, will represent the latest in community design.