Al Maryah Island (previously known as Sowwah Island) has been designated Abu Dhabi's new Central Business District (CBD),
which forms a key component of the UPC's Capital 2030 Plan. Located at the midpoint between Abu Dhabi's existing downtown and new business and residential districts, Sowwah Square marks the completion of phase 1 of Al Maryah Island's development and an important milestone in the Government's strategic urban development plan.