Baniyas Investment & Development Company’s (BIDC), vision is to be recognized as a leading investment company and community developer, significantly contributing to the development, growth and progress of Abu Dhabi and the UAE. Founded in 2005, BIDC, a majority owned subsidiary of the Baniyas Sports Club, has been an active contributor to the dynamic transformation of Abu Dhabi, moving forward with modernity without ever forgetting the emirate’s rich culture and heritage. As the investment and development arm of the Baniyas Sports Club, the company’s core competencies are in the areas of investment, development and management of real estate projects. Currently, the company has an impressive array of opportunities in addition to projects in the pipeline including master planned communities as well as residential and commercial towers in the United Arab Emirates. The BIDC’s Investment Division seeks to capture outstanding market opportunities within the Middle East & North Africa (MENA) region. BIDC investments include Capital Market Investment (listed-securities), Private Equity Investment (non-listed Securities) and investment in real estate projects. Bawabat Al Sharq is one such path-breaking project being developed by BIDC, in Abu Dhabi. It is the first luxury focused mixed-use development spread across 108 hectares of land and is being raised in one of the main suburban regions of Abu Dhabi called Bani Yas - known for its rich history and culture.