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Al Dhannah () is a city located west of
Abu Dhabi Abu Dhabi is the capital city of the United Arab Emirates. The city is the seat of the Abu Dhabi Central Capital District, the capital city of the Emirate of Abu Dhabi, and the UAE's List of cities in the United Arab Emirates, second-most popu ...
City, in the Western Region of the
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. The city’s former name, "Al Ruwais", is largely dropped in relation to the Ruwais Refinery and other industrial development. The Al Dhannah/Ruwais industrial and housing complex has been developed by ADNOC as a major contributor to the national economy and represents a series of multimillion-dollar investments by the company. Once a small fishing headland from which a handful of people scratched a seasonal living, Al Dhannah today is one of the most modern industrial complexes in the
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History

In the 1970s, plans were laid to transform a remote
desert A desert is a landscape where little precipitation occurs and, consequently, living conditions create unique biomes and ecosystems. The lack of vegetation exposes the unprotected surface of the ground to denudation. About one-third of the la ...
site into a self-contained industrial town, geared to fulfilling the downstream requirements of Abu Dhabi's booming oil and gas industry. Centered on Takreer's Ruwais Refinery, the complex was officially inaugurated in 1982 by
Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan (; 6 May 1918 – 2 November 2004) was an Emirati royal, politician, philanthropist and the founder of the United Arab Emirates. Zayed served as the governor of Eastern Region from 1946 until he became ...
, the late President of the
UAE The United Arab Emirates (UAE), or simply the Emirates, is a country in West Asia, in the Middle East, at the eastern end of the Arabian Peninsula. It is a federal elective monarchy made up of seven emirates, with Abu Dhabi serving as i ...
and Ruler of Abu Dhabi, and the visionary behind Abu Dhabi's remarkable development and prosperity. In addition to the original -per-day refinery, which was expanded in 1985 with the commissioning of a hydro cracker complex, major facilities at Ruwais include a
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fractionation plant operated by Abu Dhabi Gas Industries Ltd ( GASCO), a fertilizer plant run by Ruwais Fertilizer Industries ( FERTIL), a Petrochemical Complex by Abu Dhabi National Polymers Company ( Borouge), a marine terminal and a sulfur handling terminal. Ruwais has also been developed into a model 'new town' with an evolving population. The Ruwais Housing Complex, covering an area of , is located away from the industrial plants. The complex has its own shops, schools, banks,
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s, clinic and hospital, and a wide range of sporting and leisure amenities including a beach club and an 'in-house' TV station. Although originally designed to house the workers who support the oil and gas industry, Ruwais has grown to include other government workers of nearby projects, such as
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Infrastructure

The Infrastructure of Al Dhannah is largely designed by Stantec. ADNOC, in 2018, initially planned to double the population of the city by investing Dh165 billion to develop the world’s largest integrated refining and petrochemicals complex in Al Dhannah. Then, as part of its 2030 Al Gharbia Plan, Stantec planned to accommodate an additional 115,000 people on the region. The planning process included “expert input on desert ecology, coastal geomorphology, local and regional natural history and culture, desert landscape architecture and sustainability as well as climate and microclimatic design.”


Al Dhannah Mall

Th former Ruwais Mall was inaugurated in 2014, and features a hypermarket, several well-known family fashion brands and accessories outlets, alongside specialized stores, a food court, and numerous banks.


Parks

There are two major parks in the city: the Ruwais Central Park (which won the
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) and the Al Dhannah 2 Park. Both locations are equipped with playgrounds, community fountains, mosques, bbq pits, sports courts, and gathering spaces.


Health Clubs & Sports

Al Dhannah offers a wide array of health, sports, and recreational services aimed at their residents, with female only designated spaces also available.


Transportation

A the city has an integrated internal bus network alongside buses that run from Al Dhannah to Abu Dhabi. On January 25, 2024, Etihad Rail announced that it completed its first rail journey between Abu Dhabi and Al Dhannah with Sultan Ahmed Al Jaber, UAE Minister of Industry and Advanced Technology.


Health


Al Dhannah Hospital

A purpose-built local, modern general hospital opened in 2012 to cater for medical, clinical and dental needs of residents. The hospital is administered by the Medical Services Division of the Administration Directorate. The emergency department, staffed by highly skilled medical officers and well-trained nurses, is open 24 hours a day and operates a round-the-clock ambulance service, not only for ADNOC employees and their families but the whole of the Al Dhafra Region. The Al Dhannah Hospital is now fully integrated with the former Ruwais Hospital, and provides a comprehensive health-care programme to all residents of the housing complex. The hospital provides a full range of general and emergency medical services with a team of more than 55 physicians covering more than 25 specialties, including nursing and child welfare, immunization and vaccination, school health, dental and physiotherapy services. For specialist medical services, many residents are often obliged to travel the for an appointment with other health professionals.


Education

Schools in Al Dhannah consists of 2 main types of schools, those are Public and Private School, including one university.


Schools

The Main Private Schools are: * Adnoc Schools (formerly known as The Glenelg School of Abu Dhabi) * SABIS International Private School - Ruwais (formerly known as Ruwais Private School or The International School of Choueifat - Ruwais) * The Asian International School (AIS) The Main Public Schools are: * Al Abbas Bin Abdul Muttalib Primary And Secondary School for Boys (AABAMPSSB) * Amrah Bint Abd Al Rahman Secondary School for Girls (ABAARSSG)


Higher Education

*
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- Al Dhannah Campus


Demographics

Al Dhannah is estimated to be 89% expatriates, with rest being local Emiratis. Over 70 nationalities are represented within the population. The most common languages spoken are English, Arabic, Hindi/Urdu, Tagalog, and Tamil/Malayalam. Al Dhannah, like the rest of the UAE, has a Muslim majority alongside various minority religions practiced by the non-nationals. Christianity is estimated to be 13% of the population.


Climate

The climate of Ruwais is similar to Abu Dhabi, which is a
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(
Köppen climate classification The Köppen climate classification divides Earth climates into five main climate groups, with each group being divided based on patterns of seasonal precipitation and temperature. The five main groups are ''A'' (tropical), ''B'' (arid), ''C'' (te ...
''BWh''). July is the hottest month, with average maximum temperatures above 40°C. Sandstorms occur intermittently, in some cases reducing visibility to a few meters. On average, January is the coolest month in the year. Since the Tropic of Cancer passes through the emirate, the southern part falls within the
Tropics The tropics are the regions of Earth surrounding the equator, where the sun may shine directly overhead. This contrasts with the temperate or polar regions of Earth, where the Sun can never be directly overhead. This is because of Earth's ax ...
. However, despite the coolest month having a average, its climate is far too dry to be classed as tropical.


References


External links


Ruwais Housing Complex
- News and ads for the Ruwais community {{Abu Dhabi Populated places in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi Western Region, Abu Dhabi