Abu Dhabi Map Book

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IntroductionI would like to welcome you to the first Map Book by the members of the Abu Dhabi Spatial Data Infrastructure

(AD-SDI). This important volume charts another major point on Abu Dhabis path toward harnessing the full power

of geospatial information. Many of the entities whose work is shown in this book have been pioneers in geographic

information systems (GIS) technology for many years. By joining together and sharing their data and expertise

within the AD-SDI framework, they show us the many creative applications of GIS that they use in their work and

that we can also use for policy, planning and decision making.

The maps in this book show us how vast and detailed our geospatial holdings are. Maps show us the rich

archaeological, natural and environmental heritage of Abu Dhabi and point us toward best ways to protect it.

Maps show us population densities and movements to help us determine the best ways to provide services. Maps

show us new and more effective ways to respond to health and civil emergencies.

We extend our thanks to the AD-SDI community members who have contributed to this book and to the initiative

itself. Our AD-SDI community is growing rapidly and the geospatial data shared among its members is expanding.

In the future, the use of geospatial data and analysis will provide an even broader array of images such as these

maps, as we explore how geospatial information can help us reach our goal of building an internationally engaged

eSociety within a balanced and sustainable development agenda.

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35 - Department of Transport

Ferry and Water Taxi Services

34 - Military Survey Department

Emirates Palace Hotel Abu Dhabi

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Space Reconnaissance

Yas Marina Race Circuit

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32 - Environment Agency Abu Dhabi

Reclamation and Dredged Areas -

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31 - Abu Dhabi Commerical Properties

ADCP Properties Vacancies by Sector,

Abu Dhabi Island

39 - Department of Economic Development

DED Commercial License Geocoding initiative -

Legal Form Type

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38 - ETISALAT

Etisalat Junction Network

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37 - Mina Zayed Port Area

Abu Dhabi Ports Company


DED Commercial License Geocoding Initiative:

Inspection Areas

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41 - UAE Armed Forces - Space Reconnaissance

The Ferrari World Abu Dhabi Building

44 - Western Region Municipality

Liwa Area


Climate Change Analysis -

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Grand Mosque Viewsheds

45 -Military Survey Department

Halet Dalma Map

46 - National Center of Meteorology & Seismology

Sample Annual Mean Maximum Temperature


Roadways


Western Region Municipality Boundary

51 - Military Survey Department

Dalma Island (North) Map

52 - Masdar (Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company)

Detail of an Interactive Visualization of the

Carbon Balance of Plots within Masdar City

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Species Richness Map

54 - Abu Dhabi Media Company

ADMC Distribution Area Routing

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Space Reconnaissance

Abu Dhabi City and Yas Island

55 - National Center of Meteorology & Seismology

Sample Annual Mean Relative Humidity


Western Region Land Use


Metro and Tram Networks

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GPS Reference Station Network

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Monitoring Urban Development

of Yas Island From Space

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Administrative Sectors of Al Ain Municipality


DED Commercial License Geocoding initiative-

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Al Ain Oasis

This map shows the main oasis of Al Ain, one of seven oases in the city.

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Al Ain Municipality


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Schools Distribution and Population Density

This image shows public school locations and population density on part of Abu Dhabi Island.ADEC usesGIS to analyze data from its partners to help plan the best locations for new schools in line with the Visionand Plan 2030.

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Liwas Historic Buildings

This map shows the distribution of historic buildings in Liwa with photographs of the eight historic fortsopen to visitors. Liwas dramatic landscapes and historic buildings are of growing interest to visitors. Mostof these forts were built in the early 19th century by the Bani Yas tribes to maintain order and protect theirauthorities. Almost all of Liwas forts were rebuilt from the 1980s onwards.

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Google Earth Executive Management Tool

These images show multiple data formats, including master plan and aerial imagery and superimposeddevelopment lots, in a common coordinate system to be manipulated in Google Earth. A comprehensive,time-based overview map of the development allows planning and demonstration to key stakeholders. Italso contextualizes neighbouring projects rather than view them in isolation.

ALDAR Properties

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Mohammed Bin Zayed City Land Use Map

This map displays land use in Mohammed Bin Zayed City.

Abu Dhabi Municipality

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Al Ain Tourism Map

This map of Al Ain City is part of a tourism maps series scale (1:50,000).

Military Survey Department

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Etisalat Mobile Network

The map represents Etisalat Mobile network outside plant telecom inventory.

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Population Statistics

This map shows the distribution and concentration of population in the city of Al Ain.

Al Ain Municipality

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Food Retailer Geocoding Pilot Results: Grocery & Supemarket Locations

This images shows the results of the September 2009 geocode pilot for grocery and supermarket locationsoverlaying IKONOS imagery with insets of field information.

Abu Dhabi Food Control Authority

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ADCP Properties on Abu Dhabi Island

This map shows the distribution of ADCP properties on Abu Dhabi Island.

Abu Dhabi Commercial Properties

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Planned Locations for Underground Waste Collection Systems

To meet the growing needs for effective solid waste management, the Center of Waste Management isdeveloping an innovative solution to support waste disposal and collection within the Emirate. Initial sitesurveys identified proposed locations for the underground collection system. Next, detailed reviews andanalyses examine the relationship of the proposed locations to the existing and future infrastructuretaking into account requirements for access to and egress from the locations. A map of the approvedlocations will be made available in the near future.

The Center of Waste Management - Abu Dhabi

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Landsat TM Mosaic of the UAE

This image shows a mosaic of Landsat TM scenes produced in cooperation with JODCO in May 2002 aspart of the SIPP oil spill monitoring cooperation project. This false color composite shows how remotesensing data can identify urban areas and illustrates different geomorphological structures and sanddunes trajectories. It can serve as a satellite derived photomap for the whole country.

UAE University

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Developments in Review

This map shows developments under review. These developments can affect the location of t ransportationroutes, infrastructure corridors and even impact planning policy across the emirate. As part of its work,UPCs GIS section compiles all of these development locations, the relevant pieces of information relatedto these developments and an illustration of the site plan. These data are stored in the central GISdatabase and can be accessed by all planners in the council. This is one of the most important pieces ofinformation we share with external agencies over the ADSDI Geospatial Portal.

Urban Planning Council

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Groundwater Salinity Map

The map depicts the salinity of the shallow aquifers in 2008.

Environment Agency Abu Dhabi

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Overview of Distances in Western Region Municipality

This map shows the distances between the main population centers of Western Region Municipality

Western Region Municipality

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Reclamation and Dredged Areas

The map depicts changes of reclamation and dredged areas from 1963 to 2008 using various satelliteimages.


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Emirates Palace Hotel Abu Dhabi

This is an aerial photograph of Emirates Palace Hotel and surrounding areas (2009).


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DED Commercial License Geocoding Initiative: Inspection Areas

This map shows the delineation of DED Inspection Areas for Abu Dhabi Island and Musaffah and thephysical building locations of all commercials licenses (through mid-October 2009) which are part of theongoing Geocoding Initiative for Abu Dhabi Emirate.

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Etisalat Junction Network

The map represents Etisalats Junction network outside plant telecom inventory.

ETISALAT

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Administrative Sectors of Al Ain Municipality

This map shows the five administrative sectors of Al Ain Municipality: central, northern, eastern, western,and southern sectors.

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Grand Mosque Viewsheds

The Grand Mosque is an iconic building on the Abu Dhabi landscape; as such, its visibility in the urbanlandscape must be preserved. To accomplish this, the 3D analytical capabilities of GIS are used to isolatethe view corridors and determine the maximum building height available before affecting the view withinthese corridors. These building heights are then worked into the building height regulation for the area.


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Liwa Area

This map illustrates the Liwa area of Western Region.


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Sample Annual Mean Maximum Temperature

The map shows annual mean maximum temperatures over the different areas of the UAE.

National Center of Meteorology & Seismology

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Western Region Municipality Boundary

This image shows the WGS84 projection of the Western Region Municipality boundary, with pictures ofkey features in the main cities.


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Abu Dhabi City and Yas Island

This image shows Abu Dhabi Island and Yas Island and illustrates the urban expansion of the city. Thisimage was taken in September 2009 from IKONOS satellite (1m resolution) by the Falcon Land Base atSpace Reconnaissance Centre. The image shows the location of Yas island.

UAE Armed Forces - Space Reconnaissance

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Detail of an Interactive Visualization of the Carbon Balance

This image is a screen shot of an interactive, navigable Google Earths visualization showing the carbonbalance of individual plots over time. Initially, the plots are red, but as their renewable energy sourcescome on line, they turn blue. The height of the plot represents the quantity of the energy flow. Masdar Citywill be a net-zero producer of carbon emissions over the citys life cycle.

Masdar (Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company)

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Abu Dhabi Media Company

This map depicts delivery routing in a set of blocks within the Toursim Club area of Abu Dhabi. Suchrouting maps direct newsboys to their delivery locations and subscribers buildings, guiding them vialandmarks such as mosques, commercial outlets, schools, and hotels.

ADMC Distribution Area Routing

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Western Region Land Use

This map shows land use of Madinat Zayed (Beda Zayed)


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GPS Reference Station Network

This map shows the GPS Reference Station Network within Abu Dhabi Emirate.


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A special Thank You to all the Abu Dhabi Spatial Data Infrastucture community members: :


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Abu Dhabi Agriculture and Food Safety Authority

Abu Dhabi Authority for Culture & Heritage

Abu Dhabi Chamber of Commerce & Industry

Abu Dhabi Commercial Properties

Abu Dhabi Education Council

Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company

Abu Dhabi Media Company


Abu Dhabi National Oil Company

Abu Dhabi Ports Company

Abu Dhabi Tourism Authority

Abu Dhabi Water and Electricity Authority

Al Ain Municipality

ALDAR

Central Bank of the UAE

Critical National Infrastructure Authority

Department of Economic Development

Department of Transport

Emirates Identity Authority


Etisalat

General Authority of Islamic Affairs & Endowments

General Directorate of Abu Dhabi Police

General Directorate of Civil Defence

Health Authority - Abu Dhabi

Higher Corporation For Specialized Economic Zones


National Center of Meteorology & Seismology

National Crisis & Emergency Management Authority

Space Reconnaissance Centre

Statistics Center Abu Dhabi

The Center of Waste Management

The Department of Municipal Affairs

UAE University




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Back cover: QuickBird 2006 imagery courtesy of Environment Agency - Abu Dhabi

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