Abu Dhabi is known around the world for its forward-thinking design, architecture and unusual buildings. For a new bridge planned to span the waters of the Maqta Channel, which separates the Island of Abu Dhabi from the mainland, the municipality chose a winning design by the renowned architect Zaha Hadid. The asymmetrical two-decked design, at 912 metres long, represents the dunes of the United Arab Emirates and features three pairs of steel arches.