Bawabat Al Sharq, a 108-hectare mixed-use development, worth Dh.2.2bn, has been launched by Bani Yas Investment and Development (BID) in Bani Yas City of Abu Dhabi.

The project which include residential, entertainment, retail and sporting amenities, also houses the new headquarters and sports amenities for Bani Yas Sports Club, including the FIFA-standard Football stadium, with a seating capacity of more than 20,000 spectators.

The Phase one of this project is likely to be complete towards early 2010.

Bawabat Al Sharq also features a 134,409 square meters shopping center, and a parking space for more than 2200 vehicles. It includes other amenities such as medical center, schools, health club, speciality training clubs, international hypermarket, 16 food court outlets, pharmacies, banks, cinemas and coffee shops.

The BID Chairman, Jawaan Al Khaili, says "Bawabat Al Sharq, apart from enhancing the leisure and tourism appeal of Bani Yas, will also offer a major impetus to the economy of the region."