Water taxis to connect Louvre Abu Dhabi to major attractions

ABU DHABI / WAM

Abu Dhabi Ports, the master developer, operator and manager of
commercial and community ports within the Emirate of Abu Dhabi, has signed an agreement with Jalboot Marine, a local company that provides ferry services around Abu Dhabi, to begin cruise trips to the Louvre Abu Dhabi in addition to other city landmarks.
Abdulkareem Al Masabi, Executive Vice President of Ports, and Mohamed Roestali, CEO of Jalboot Holdings, signed the agreement, in the presence of Captain Mohamed Juma Al Shamisi, CEO of Abu Dhabi Ports. The agreement allows JalbootMarine to operate cruise ships and tours from Abu Dhabi Cruise Terminal at Mina Zayed.
Captain Al Shamisi said, “It has been a remarkable season for Abu Dhabi’s marine tourism sector with Abu Dhabi Cruise Terminal and Sir Bani Yas Island being key factors in this continued prosperity. We have signed an agreement with Jalboot Marine to operate marine cruise ships and tours to Abu Dhabi’s most important cultural and tourist attractions as part of our efforts to enhance customer experiences and provide a variety of activities and attractions.
“Abu Dhabi Ports is keen to play a pivotal role in further supporting Abu Dhabi’s positioning as a unique touristic destination. We can see ample avenues to expand alongside our partners and stakeholders and look forward to this opportunity to work withJalboot Holdings and to further contribute to the success of the cruise sector,” he added.
Expected to start operating in the current season, Abu Dhabi’s first water-taxi shuttle services will be available for residents and visitors for city sight-seeing and drop-off. Passenger pickup will be from Zayed Port’s Cruise Terminal and will include several stops at destinations such as Louvre Abu Dhabi, Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, Yas Island and Etihad Towers.
Abdulkareem Al Masabi Executive Vice President, Ports, said, “We will continue to work closely with all relevant organisations to showcase Abu Dhabi’s spectacular views through the maritime transportation sector. Our partnership with Jalboot will open new gateways for Abu Dhabi’s tourism and leisure
as well as offer a unique sight-seeing experience around the city’s touristic attractions.”