Al Bateen Executive Airport and R-Offices to establish Serviced Office Facilities in the Capital:

Wednesday 7th March 2012

6th March, 2012, Abu Dhabi, UAE:

In a further demonstration of its strategy to partner with the private sector, Abu Dhabi Airports Company (ADAC) today signed a lease agreement with R-Offices to provide grade A serviced offices to businesses at Al Bateen Executive Airport, the only airport in the Middle East dedicated to business aviation.

This Public Private Partnership (PPP) project will enhance the range of office space on offer to the business aviation industry, including aircraft operators, in-flight catering and investment companies, as the airport experiences continued strong growth in aircraft traffic and its tenant base, in parallel to the witnessed growth of this dynamic sector.

The agreement was signed between Ian Lloyd, CEO R-Offices, and Mohammed Al Bulooki, CCO Abu Dhabi Airports Company, at the region's first general aviation exhibition, Abu Dhabi Air Expo, taking place in Al Bateen Executive Airport from the 6th to 8th March.

R-Services Offices was launched in August 2009 and currently services over 165,000 sq ft of Serviced Office space at Reef Tower in the DMCC Free-Zone. Upon today's agreement, R-Offices will invest in developing 2,270 m2 of turnkey, furnished office facilities with a full suite of business support services on flexible lease terms within a serviced office environment.

Ian Lloyd, CEO R-Offices, said:

"Abu Dhabi is growing at an impressive pace and having closely watched the rapid development of services and facilities to the aviation community at Al Bateen Executive Airport, we view it as an ideal location to operate and do business in the capital."

Mohammed Al Bulooki, CCO, Abu Dhabi Airports Company said:

"Al Bateen is now able to offer a wider choice of lease options to its expanding aviation community. The combination of prime serviced and non-serviced office facilities and the Free Zone, provides benefits such as plug & play convenience, and reduced fit-out costs for companies that require flexibility. This new venture is part of Abu Dhabi Airport Company's strategic focus on Public-Private Partnerships in delivering new projects in its airports and free zones."

Al Bateen Executive Airport was recently awarded Free Zone status by the Executive Council, as part of the Emirate's strategic plan to promote foreign direct investments and host more international organizations looking to set up businesses in Abu Dhabi.

As the first and only business aviation airport with Free Zone status, Al Bateen will offer comprehensive business solutions and a full spectrum of Free Zone services, which include company incorporation, registration, and licensing, rapid visa processing and leasing services - all in a fast-track One Stop Shop window environment, from early 2012.

Abu Dhabi Airports Company (ADAC) has already invested US$50 million in turning the 50 year-old military airport into a luxury business aviation gateway with an impressive VVIP passenger terminal. Further plans are in place to develop new commercial facilities, hangars, apron enhancements, utilities and runway work.

This latest announcement follows the signing of an agreement with the Swiss catering firm, Gate Gourmet, which already commenced construction of a business jet catering facility at Al Bateen.

About Al Bateen Executive Airport:

Al Bateen Executive Airport is a dedicated business jet airport, the first of its kind in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region; conveniently located only a five kilometers from the central business district of Abu Dhabi, the UAE capital.

The downtown location of Al Bateen Executive Airport makes it ideal for users of business jets, whose time is valuable and who have a high-regard for the convenience that personalised jet travel can bring. It is easily accessible off the Abu Dhabi to Dubai highway, making the centre of Dubai a short motorway journey of 1hr 15mins.

It is also a short distance from the famous Yas Island complex of the F1 Yas Marina Circuit and Ferrari World, the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre, world famous championship golf courses and the amazing development of Saadiyat Island.

Benefits:

• Only dedicated private aviation airport in the region
• Fast & efficient turnarounds
• Ideal location in the city centre close to central business district
• Parking for over 100 aircraft (apron and hangar)
• Business Campus - full business traveller facilities and stand-alone offices
• One-stop-shop Business Jet Specialists
• Fuel, handling, and other FBO services
• Aircraft charter
• Related aviation business access
• Aviation education and training.

Al Bateen Executive's new DhabiJet FBO service offers:-

• Fastest possible transit time 'door to door' for passengers and crew.
• A single point of contact for all requirements.
• An experienced and dedicated DhabiJet Customer Services Team.
• No airside delays, rapid refuelling and cabin servicing.
• A full range of competitively priced FBO Services including lounge hospitality, concierge service, hotel and limousine reservations all co-ordinated on a one stop shop basis.
• Top Quality lounge facilities for passengers' and crew.
• Full on site support for immigration and customs.
• Boardroom style meeting facilities.

About Abu Dhabi Airports Company (ADAC):

Abu Dhabi Airports Company (ADAC) is a public joint-stock company wholly owned by the Abu Dhabi Government. It was incorporated by Amiri Decree number 5, issued on 4 March 2006, to spearhead the development of the Emirate's aviation infrastructure.

In September 2006, ADAC assumed responsibility for the operation and management of Abu Dhabi and Al Ain International Airports. In 2008, ADAC added Al Bateen Executive Airport (an exclusive private aviation airport), and Sir Bani Yas and Delma Island Airports to its portfolio.

These airports are geared to serve the various segments of air travellers, the aviation marketplace, and will help contribute to Abu Dhabi's development as a destination for both business and leisure tourism.

Currently under way is the multi-billion dollar re-development and expansion of Abu Dhabi International Airport designed to increase the overall capacity of the airport to more than 20 million passengers per year. As part of this redevelopment, a second runway and a third terminal have been completed.

Photo - Left to Right Ian Lloyd R-Offices, Mohammed Al-Bulooki, CCO Abu Dhabi Airports Company.

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