List of development projects in Dubai
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The Dubai
government's decision to diversify from an oil-based economy, and to make Dubai the main hub of tourists in the world, has made real estate
and other developmental projects such as Dubailand, etc. more valuable, resulting in the property boom from 2004-2007. Construction on large scale is a part of Dubai Strategic Plan 2015 unveiled by Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum
, the ruler of Dubai, to maintain economic growth and to put Dubai on the map of the world, and a tourist destination of the world. Construction on large scale has turned Dubai into one of the fastest growing cities in the world. There are a number of large-scale projects which are currently under construction or will be constructed in the future. Due to the heavy construction which is taking place in Dubai, 30,000 construction cranes
, which is 25% of cranes worldwide, are operating in Dubai. Currently multi-billion dollar construction projects are taking shapes in Dubai, however due to the Global financial crisis of 2008–2009, several projects have been put on hold, including Palm Islands
, several projects of Dubailand, the Arabian canal, Dubai Exhibition City
, The Lagoons
, Jumeirah Garden City
, Burj Al Alam
, Marina 106 and Dubai Towers Dubai
. Construction on Palm Jebel Ali
and The world islands were expected to be resumed in 2010, however recommencement has been further delayed. Construction on other halted projects are likely to be resumed in 2011.
Notes
Dubai
Dubai is a city and emirate in the United Arab Emirates . The emirate is located south of the Persian Gulf on the Arabian Peninsula and has the largest population with the second-largest land territory by area of all the emirates, after Abu Dhabi...
government's decision to diversify from an oil-based economy, and to make Dubai the main hub of tourists in the world, has made real estate
Real estate
In general use, esp. North American, 'real estate' is taken to mean "Property consisting of land and the buildings on it, along with its natural resources such as crops, minerals, or water; immovable property of this nature; an interest vested in this; an item of real property; buildings or...
and other developmental projects such as Dubailand, etc. more valuable, resulting in the property boom from 2004-2007. Construction on large scale is a part of Dubai Strategic Plan 2015 unveiled by Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum
Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum
Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum , also Sheikh Mohammed, , is the Prime Minister and Vice President of the United Arab Emirates , and absolute monarch of Dubai.-Personal life and education:...
, the ruler of Dubai, to maintain economic growth and to put Dubai on the map of the world, and a tourist destination of the world. Construction on large scale has turned Dubai into one of the fastest growing cities in the world. There are a number of large-scale projects which are currently under construction or will be constructed in the future. Due to the heavy construction which is taking place in Dubai, 30,000 construction cranes
Crane (machine)
A crane is a type of machine, generally equipped with a hoist, wire ropes or chains, and sheaves, that can be used both to lift and lower materials and to move them horizontally. It uses one or more simple machines to create mechanical advantage and thus move loads beyond the normal capability of...
, which is 25% of cranes worldwide, are operating in Dubai. Currently multi-billion dollar construction projects are taking shapes in Dubai, however due to the Global financial crisis of 2008–2009, several projects have been put on hold, including Palm Islands
Palm Islands
The Palm Islands are an artificial archipelago in Dubai, United Arab Emirates on which major commercial and residential infrastructures will be constructed...
, several projects of Dubailand, the Arabian canal, Dubai Exhibition City
Dubai Exhibition City
Dubai Exhibition City will be built within Jebel Ali International Airport, in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Spanning over the whole project is expected to cost AED 8 Billion. Dubai Exhibition city will be built in phases and the first phase is due for completion in 2009, which encompass an area of...
, The Lagoons
The Lagoons
The Lagoons is a real-estate development that is under construction in Dubai, United Arab Emirates and is situated along Dubai Creek, near Ras Al Khor Road.-Purpose:...
, Jumeirah Garden City
Jumeirah Garden City
The master plan of Jumeirah Garden City refers to the re-development of a 9,000,000 square meter land area, conceptualized to be a part of the 2015 strategic plan for Dubai. The development consists of 12 districts with an envision built up area of 14,000,000 square meters...
, Burj Al Alam
Burj al Alam
The Burj Al Alam is a 108-story, hyperboloid skyscraper under construction in the Business Bay area of Dubai, United Arab Emirates. It is designed to resemble a crystal flower. It is to become one of the world's tallest buildings...
, Marina 106 and Dubai Towers Dubai
Dubai Towers Dubai
Dubai Towers Dubai is a four tower complex to be built in the city of Dubai, United Arab Emirates. The developer, Sama Dubai, intends this to form the centrepiece of The Lagoons, a megaproject located on Dubai Creek which will consist of seven islands...
. Construction on Palm Jebel Ali
Palm Jebel Ali
The Palm Jebel Ali are artificial archipelago, and began construction in October 2002 and were expected to be completed in mid 2008 though as of 2011 construction is on hold. The Palm Jebel Ali is expected to accommodate 1.7 million people by 2020. Once it has been completed, it will be encircled...
and The world islands were expected to be resumed in 2010, however recommencement has been further delayed. Construction on other halted projects are likely to be resumed in 2011.
List of development projects
| Project | Developer | Expected completion | Costs | Area | Description |
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| Dubailand | Dubai Holding Dubai Holding Dubai Holding is a holding company that belongs to the Government of Dubai . It manages and controls 20 companies, which operate in real estate, hospitality, finance, healthcare, energy, research, education, entertainment, media, internet, tourism and biotechnology... |
2020 | AED235 billion (USD 64 billion) |
278 km² (107.3 sq mi) | |
| Dubai Sports City Dubai Sports City The Dubai Sports City is a $4 billion, mixed-use sports city currently being constructed in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. The city will consist of apartment buildings as well as several sports facilities. The first structures opened in late 2007... |
Dubai Holding | 2011 | USD 4 billion | 4.6 km² (1.8 sq mi) | The only dedicated sports city in the world |
| Sahara Kingdom Sahara Kingdom Sahara Kingdom theme park, situated in the Attractions & Experience World in Dubailand, will cover and will combine high end virtual and physical theme park rides, attractions such as a state of the art gaming zone, IMAX theater, and integrated live and virtual entertainment shows, together with a... |
Dubai Holding | October 2010 | 0.46 km² (0.177606992952566 sq mi) | It will feature the Lost Cities of Arabia theme park, as well as the Hanging Garden hotel | |
| Dubai Golf City Dubai Golf City Dubai Golf City is a mixed-use $1.8 billion project covering an area of . Currently under construction in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Upon completion it will feature golf courses, a golf academy and convention centres. It will be one of the largest projects at Dubailand... |
Thani Investments (BENAA) | 2009 | USD 1.8 billion | 5.5 km² (2.1 sq mi) | |
| Dubai Motor City Dubai Motor City Dubai Motor City is a property development in Dubai, United Arab Emirates by . The development is based on a motor-sport theme and includes residential units, business towers, motor-sports facilities, retail and a theme park.The key components of Dubai Motor City areDubai Motor City is a property... |
Union Properties | 2009 | 3.5 km² (1.4 sq mi) | ||
| City of Arabia City of Arabia City of Arabia is a development in Dubailand, Dubai, UAE. It is currently under construction and will have a phased opening starting towards the end of 2011. There will be four components of the small city: Mall of Arabia, Restless Planet, Wadi Walk, and the Elite Towers. It will also include... |
Dubai Holding | 2011 | USD 5 billion | 1.86 km² (0.718150014982115 sq mi) | |
| Dubai Lifestyle City Dubai Lifestyle City Dubai Lifestyle City is a multi-purpose development project in the Dubailand area of Dubai, United Arab Emirates, covering over 4.15 million square feet. Dubai Lifestyle City at Dubailand was officially inaugurated in January 2006. When completed, the development will have a golf course,... |
Dubai Holding | 2012 | AED 2.5 billion | 0.4 km² (0.154440863437014 sq mi) | |
| Dubai Outlet City Dubai Outlet City Dubai Outlet City is a mixed used development covering an area of , located in Dubailand. When completed Dubai Outlet City will encompass the Dubai Outlet Mall, floating hotels, Somoa Hotel, Budget Hotel, and a cultural and entertainment centre.... |
Dubai Holding | |2010 | | | 0.98 km² (0.378380115420684 sq mi) | |
| Business Bay Business Bay Business Bay is a central business district under construction in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. The project features numerous skyscrapers located in an area where Dubai Creek will be dredged and extended. Business Bay will have upwards of 240 buildings, comprising commercial and residential... |
Dubai Properties Dubai Properties Dubai Properties is a subsidiary of [Dubai Properties Group] which is a member of the Dubai Holding group and is based in Dubai, United Arab Emirates... |
2012 | $30 billion | 46.9 km² (18.1 sq mi) | When completed it will consist of 240 high rises, and expected population of 191,000 |
| Dubai Marina Dubai Marina Dubai Marina is a district in the heart of what has become known as "new Dubai" in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Dubai Marina is a canal city, carved along a two mile stretch of Persian Gulf shoreline. When the entire development is complete, it will accommodate more than 120,000 people in... |
Emaar | 2012 | 1.52 km² (0.586875281060653 sq mi) | Will become worlds largest man made marina Marina A marina is a dock or basin with moorings and supplies for yachts and small boats.A marina differs from a port in that a marina does not handle large passenger ships or cargo from freighters.... , with 200 high rises upon completion. |
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| Jumeirah Lake Towers Jumeirah Lake Towers The Jumeirah Lake Towers is a huge development in Dubai, United Arab Emirates which consists of a 79 towers being constructed along the edges of four artificial lakes as well as the JLT Embankment of 8 tower facing Jumeirah Islands. The lakes will be completely filled by end of 2009... |
Nakheel | 2011 | 1.8 km² (0.694983885466563 sq mi) | Will encompass 79 high rises. | |
| Dubai Festival City Dubai Festival City Dubai Festival City is a large residential, business and entertainment development in the city of Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Touted as a "city-within-a-city", Dubai Festival City is the Middle East's largest mixed-use development: all elements for work, living, and leisure will be contained... |
Al-Futtaim Group Al-Futtaim Group The Al-Futtaim Group is a large conglomerate operating in the United Arab Emirates.-History:The group was founded in the 1930s and expanded rapidly in the 1940s and 1950s becoming an integrated commercial, industrial and services organisation.... |
2015 | USD 3 billion | 3.8 km² (1.5 sq mi) | |
| Dubai Promenade Dubai Promenade The Dubai Promenade is a development by Nakheel currently under construction located at east of the Dubai Marina. Built on an artificial self reclaimed island,the whole project is expected to be completed by 2011.Dubai promenade will cover an area of approximately 1,060,000 m2.The expected... |
Nakheel | 2011 | 1.06 km² (0.409268288108087 sq mi) | ||
| Dubai Maritime City Dubai Maritime City Dubai Maritime City is a multipurpose maritime zone. It is a member of the Dubai World group of companies. Maritime city is expected to be fully operational by 2012... |
Dubai Holding | 2012 | AED 3 billion | 2.27 km² (0.876451900005054 sq mi) | It will be the worlds first purpose-built maritime centre |
| Dubai Metro Dubai Metro The Dubai Metro is a driverless, fully automated metro network in the United Arab Emirates city of Dubai. The Red Line and Green Line are operational, with three further lines are planned. These first two lines run underground in the city centre and on elevated viaducts elsewhere... |
Roads and Transport Authority | 2010 | USD 4.2 billion | 75 km (46.6 mi) in length | Will become the world's largest fully automated railway system. |
| Dubai World Central Dubai World Central Dubai World Central is the company under which a number of planned projects are being constructed in Dubai, in the United Arab Emirates. According to the commercial website, the eight project companies that form this brand are:... |
2025 | $82 billion | 140 km² (54.1 sq mi) | ||
| Al Maktoum International Airport | Dubai Holding | Fully operational in 2025 | $80 billion. | 1.56 km² (0.602319367404355 sq mi) | Upon completion it will be the fourth largest air facility in land area, in the world. |
| Arabian Canal Arabian Canal The Arabian Canal, upon completion, will be a 75 km man-made canal. The excavation of the Arabian Canal has begin near the Dubai Marina area and will go round the Al Maktoum International Airport and enter the sea again at the outer end of Palm jebel Ali. Dubai Waterfront forms the first phase... |
Limitless | 2012 | $61 billion | 75 km² (29 sq mi) | will be the largest man-made canal Canal Canals are man-made channels for water. There are two types of canal:#Waterways: navigable transportation canals used for carrying ships and boats shipping goods and conveying people, further subdivided into two kinds:... |
| The Lagoons The Lagoons The Lagoons is a real-estate development that is under construction in Dubai, United Arab Emirates and is situated along Dubai Creek, near Ras Al Khor Road.-Purpose:... |
2011 | USD 25 billion | 70 km² (27 sq mi) | ||
| Dubai International City Dubai International City Dubai International city is a country-themed architecture of residences, business, and tourist attractions. Spreading over an area of 800 hectares , the arrangement of the city is inspired by the traditional carpets of Middle East... |
Nakheel | December 2009 | USD 23 million | 0.8 km² (0.308881726874028 sq mi) | |
| Jumeirah Garden City Jumeirah Garden City The master plan of Jumeirah Garden City refers to the re-development of a 9,000,000 square meter land area, conceptualized to be a part of the 2015 strategic plan for Dubai. The development consists of 12 districts with an envision built up area of 14,000,000 square meters... |
Meraas | 2013 | AED 350 billion | 6 km² (2.3 sq mi) | |
| Global Village Global Village (Dubai) Global Village Dubailand is the world's largest tourism, leisure and entertainment project. It is the region’s first premier cultural, entertainment, family and shopping destination; celebrating diverse cultures, art, theater and cuisine from around the world. Every year, it welcomes 6 million... |
Dubai Holding | 2011 | 1.72 km² (0.66409571277916 sq mi) | ||
| Culture Village Culture Village Culture Village is a multi-purpose development project in the United Arab Emirates, located along the shoreline of the Dubai creek on a plot of land. When completed the village will include a harbor, cultural and exhibition centres, and dockside development... |
Dubai Properties Dubai Properties Dubai Properties is a subsidiary of [Dubai Properties Group] which is a member of the Dubai Holding group and is based in Dubai, United Arab Emirates... |
April, 2010 | 40 km² (15.4 sq mi) | ||
| Jumeirah Village Jumeirah Village Jumeirah Village is a new community by Nakheel near Dubai Sports City in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Jumeirah village has two main areas, Jumeirah Village South and Jumeirah Village North. This project was launched in August 2004 and is due for completion in 2009... |
Nakheel | 2009 | AED AED AED may refer to:* Anhidrotic ectodermal dysplasia, a genetic disorder* Automated external defibrillator, a portable electronic device that diagnoses and can correct arrhythmia of the heart.... 2.4 million |
8.11 km² (3.1 sq mi) | |
| Dubai Industrial City Dubai Industrial City Dubai Industrial City is the dedicated industrial city in Dubai, covering an area of 560 million Sq ft. It will be city within a city. When completed the development will include food and beverage zones, base-metal and transportation zones, warehouses and an extensive conservation area. These areas... |
2015 | 56 km² (21.6 sq mi) | The city is expected to accommodate around 500,000 people. | ||
| Dubai Exhibition City Dubai Exhibition City Dubai Exhibition City will be built within Jebel Ali International Airport, in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Spanning over the whole project is expected to cost AED 8 Billion. Dubai Exhibition city will be built in phases and the first phase is due for completion in 2009, which encompass an area of... |
2020 | AED 8 billion | 0.3 km² (0.115830647577761 sq mi) | Dubai Exhibition City Dubai Exhibition City Dubai Exhibition City will be built within Jebel Ali International Airport, in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Spanning over the whole project is expected to cost AED 8 Billion. Dubai Exhibition city will be built in phases and the first phase is due for completion in 2009, which encompass an area of... upon completion will home to worlds longest single column-free exhibition hall in the world. |
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| Jebel Ali village Jebel Ali village Jebel Ali Village is the re-development of the existing Jebel Ali village.The existing Jebel Ali village was constructed in 1977 to provide accommodation to expatriates.The construction on re-development of Jebel Ali village has already began in 2008, and expected to be completed by 2013.The... |
Nakheel | 2013 | 56 km² (21.6 sq mi) | The city is expected to accommodate around 500,000 people. | |
| Downtown Jebel Ali Downtown Jebel Ali Downtown Jebel Ali is a mixed-use development located between the Dubai waterfront and Techno Park, spanning an area of 200 hectares. Once completed, it will accommodate over 200,000 people, 70,000 of whom are planned as residents. The development area will consist of four separate zones... |
Nakheel | 2011 | 2 km² (0.77220431718507 sq mi)200 | once completed it will be home to 235,000 people, 70,000 of whom will be residents. | |
| Hydropolis Hydropolis The Hydropolis Underwater Hotel and Resort was a proposed hotel, designed by Prof. Roland Dieterle that would have been the world's first underwater luxury resort. It was planned to be situated below the surface of the Persian Gulf, just off Jumeira Beach in Dubai, and projected to cost $300... |
DDIA | £300 million | 2 km² (0.77220431718507 sq mi) | Upon completion it will be the first underwater hotel in the world. | |
| Bawadi Bawadi Bawadi is a project announced by the government of Dubai, United Arab Emirates on 1 May 2006. The developer is Tatweer, a subsidiary of Dubai Holding.... |
Dubai Holding | 2014 | USD 16 Billion | 10 km (6.2 mi), long boulevard which will have 51 hotels | One of the projects of this investment is the Asia-Asia Hotel Asia-Asia Hotel The Asia-Asia Hotel is a hotel in Dubai, United Arab Emirates that is awaiting construction. The Asia-Asia will have more than 6,500 rooms. The hotel will be part of the larger Bawadi project which developing 60,000 themed hotel rooms in Dubai. The Asia-Asia is expected to open in 2011 and it... which will be the largest hotel Hotel A hotel is an establishment that provides paid lodging on a short-term basis. The provision of basic accommodation, in times past, consisting only of a room with a bed, a cupboard, a small table and a washstand has largely been replaced by rooms with modern facilities, including en-suite bathrooms... in the world with more than 6,500 rooms. |
| Dubai Pearl Dubai Pearl Dubai Pearl is a 1.85 million-square metre mixed-use development in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, that is currently under construction. It consists of four mixed-use towers connected together at the base and by a sky bridge at the top. The four towers will be and will have 73 floors each... |
Abu Dhabi's Al Fahim | 2013 | USD 3 billion | 0.185 km² (0.071428899339619 sq mi) | |
| International Media Production Zone International Media Production Zone The International Media Production Zone is a free zone and freehold area that caters to media production companies. Spreading over an area of , it is located in Dubai, United Arab Emirates near Jumeirah Village South. The Dubai government has plans to convert this area into the next generation... |
Dubai Government | 2009 | |40 km² (15.4 sq mi) | ||
| Dubai Investment Park Dubai Investment Park Dubai Investments Park مجمع دبي للاستثمار is a world-class mixed used development project in Dubai , United Arab Emirates. This self-contained business infrastructure offers facilities and services for manufacturing, housing, education, research and development, distribution and logistics... |
2009 | |32 km² (12.4 sq mi) | Upon completion it will have industrial Industry Industry refers to the production of an economic good or service within an economy.-Industrial sectors:There are four key industrial economic sectors: the primary sector, largely raw material extraction industries such as mining and farming; the secondary sector, involving refining, construction,... , business Business A business is an organization engaged in the trade of goods, services, or both to consumers. Businesses are predominant in capitalist economies, where most of them are privately owned and administered to earn profit to increase the wealth of their owners. Businesses may also be not-for-profit... , residential, and recreational settlements |
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| Dubai Creek extension Dubai Creek extension Dubai creek is currently undergoing an expansion, the plan involves expanding the current 14 km long Dubai Creek to 26.2 km, Dubai Creek will be extended from its original place to Business Bay to the Persian Gulf through Safa Park and Jumeirah. The project will be carried out in three phases... |
2010 | USD 275,000,000 | 3.2 km (2 mi) | ||
| Dubai TechnoPark Dubai TechnoPark Dubai TechnoPark is an information technology park under construction in Dubai. The purpose of Dubai technopark is to make the commercial development of technology. The whole development will cover an area of 21 million Sqm. of land, about 30% of which is open space areas... |
2010 | 2.1 km² (0.810814533044324 sq mi) | |||
| Dubai Creek Cultural Project Dubai Creek Cultural Project Dubai creek cultural was launched by Ruler of Dubai His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, the project is a part of Dubai strategic plan 2015.... |
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| Flamingo creek Flamingo creek Flamingo creek is the first residential community under construction in The Lagoons, Deyaar is the master developer of the project spreading over , upon completion it will have apartments and townhouses, shops, restaurants, health clubs, swimming pools as well as a school district... |
Deyaar | 2010 | |0.5 km² (0.193051079296268 sq mi) | ||
| Dubai Meydan City Dubai Meydan City Dubai Meydan city is the new development under construction in Ras Al Khor area of Dubai, UAE. Dubai Meydan city was launched on the eve of the 2007 Dubai World Cup. The entire development will cover more than GFA on a land size of around... |
2012 | USD 3.8 billion | 40 km² (15.4 sq mi) | ||
| Mohammad bin Rashid Gardens Mohammad bin Rashid Gardens Mohammad bin Rashid Gardens is the friendly environmental project under construction in Dubai, UAE.The project will be first of its kind when completed it will preserve and protect environment and help to green the country... |
2012 | USD 55 billion | 74 km² (28.6 sq mi) | The project will be first of its kind when completed it will preserve and protect environment and help to green the country |
Residential developments
| Project | Developer | Expected completion | Costs | Area | Description |
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| Dubai Marina Dubai Marina Dubai Marina is a district in the heart of what has become known as "new Dubai" in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Dubai Marina is a canal city, carved along a two mile stretch of Persian Gulf shoreline. When the entire development is complete, it will accommodate more than 120,000 people in... |
Emaar | 2012 | 1.56 km² (0.602319367404355 sq mi) | Will become worlds largest man made marina Marina A marina is a dock or basin with moorings and supplies for yachts and small boats.A marina differs from a port in that a marina does not handle large passenger ships or cargo from freighters.... , with 200 high rises upon completion,Mixed use mostly residential skyscrapers will be built |
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| Jumeirah Lake Towers Jumeirah Lake Towers The Jumeirah Lake Towers is a huge development in Dubai, United Arab Emirates which consists of a 79 towers being constructed along the edges of four artificial lakes as well as the JLT Embankment of 8 tower facing Jumeirah Islands. The lakes will be completely filled by end of 2009... |
Nakheel | 2011 | 1.8 km² (0.694983885466563 sq mi) | Will encompass 79 high rises,mostly residential skyscrapers will be built | |
| Dubai Promenade Dubai Promenade The Dubai Promenade is a development by Nakheel currently under construction located at east of the Dubai Marina. Built on an artificial self reclaimed island,the whole project is expected to be completed by 2011.Dubai promenade will cover an area of approximately 1,060,000 m2.The expected... |
Nakheel | 2011 | 1.06 km² (0.409268288108087 sq mi) | ||
| Jumeirah Garden City Jumeirah Garden City The master plan of Jumeirah Garden City refers to the re-development of a 9,000,000 square meter land area, conceptualized to be a part of the 2015 strategic plan for Dubai. The development consists of 12 districts with an envision built up area of 14,000,000 square meters... |
Meraas | 2013 | AED AED AED may refer to:* Anhidrotic ectodermal dysplasia, a genetic disorder* Automated external defibrillator, a portable electronic device that diagnoses and can correct arrhythmia of the heart.... 350 billion |
9 km² (3.5 sq mi) | |
| Culture Village Culture Village Culture Village is a multi-purpose development project in the United Arab Emirates, located along the shoreline of the Dubai creek on a plot of land. When completed the village will include a harbor, cultural and exhibition centres, and dockside development... |
Dubai Properties Dubai Properties Dubai Properties is a subsidiary of [Dubai Properties Group] which is a member of the Dubai Holding group and is based in Dubai, United Arab Emirates... |
April, 2010 | 3.71 km² (1.4 sq mi) | ||
| Jumeirah Village Jumeirah Village Jumeirah Village is a new community by Nakheel near Dubai Sports City in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Jumeirah village has two main areas, Jumeirah Village South and Jumeirah Village North. This project was launched in August 2004 and is due for completion in 2009... |
Nakheel | 2009 | AED AED AED may refer to:* Anhidrotic ectodermal dysplasia, a genetic disorder* Automated external defibrillator, a portable electronic device that diagnoses and can correct arrhythmia of the heart.... 2.4 million |
8.11 km² (3.1 sq mi) | |
| Jebel Ali village Jebel Ali village Jebel Ali Village is the re-development of the existing Jebel Ali village.The existing Jebel Ali village was constructed in 1977 to provide accommodation to expatriates.The construction on re-development of Jebel Ali village has already began in 2008, and expected to be completed by 2013.The... |
Nakheel | 2013 | 5.2 km² (2 sq mi) | The city is expected to accommodate around 500,000 people. | |
Artificial Islands and Reclamated developments
| Project | Developer | Expected completion | Costs | Area | Description |
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| Palm Jumeirah Palm Jumeirah The Palm Jumeirah is an artificial archipelago created using land reclamation by Nakheel, a company owned by the Dubai government in United Arab Emirates. It is one of three islands called the Palm Islands which extend into the Persian Gulf, increasing Dubai’s shoreline by a total of... |
Nakheel | 2010 | $12.3 billion | It is the worlds largest man-made island. | |
| Palm Jebel Ali Palm Jebel Ali The Palm Jebel Ali are artificial archipelago, and began construction in October 2002 and were expected to be completed in mid 2008 though as of 2011 construction is on hold. The Palm Jebel Ali is expected to accommodate 1.7 million people by 2020. Once it has been completed, it will be encircled... |
Nakheel | 2012 | Will accommodate over 250,000 people by 2020. Construction will be resumed in coming months | ||
| Palm Deira Palm Deira The Palm Deira is an artificial archipelago, part of the Palm Islands, Dubai. It was announced for development in October 2004. The first announced design was 8 times larger than the Palm Jumeirah, and 5 times larger than the Palm Jebel Ali, and was intended to house one million people. Originally,... |
Nakheel | 2015 | 12.5 km² (4.8 sq mi) by 7.5 km² (2.9 sq mi) | Will be the largest palm island, in Dubai Dubai Dubai is a city and emirate in the United Arab Emirates . The emirate is located south of the Persian Gulf on the Arabian Peninsula and has the largest population with the second-largest land territory by area of all the emirates, after Abu Dhabi... . |
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| The Universe The Universe (Dubai) The Universe is a planned artificial archipelago in the shape of the Milky Way and Solar System, that would be built off the coast of Dubai, United Arab Emirates. The project was announced in January 2008 by the developer Nakheel, which also built the Palm Islands and The World archipelago... |
Nakheel | 30 km² (11.6 sq mi) | |||
| The World Islands | Nakheel | Unknown | $14 billion | 9 km (5.6 mi) and 6 km² (2.3 sq mi) width | |
| Dubai Waterfront Dubai Waterfront The Dubai Waterfront was expected to become the largest waterfront and largest man-made development in the world. The project is a conglomeration of canals and artificial archipelago; it will occupy the last remaining Persian Gulf coastline of Dubai, the most populous emirate of the United Arab... |
Nakheel | 2020 | 130 km² (50.2 sq mi) | The Dubai Waterfront Dubai Waterfront The Dubai Waterfront was expected to become the largest waterfront and largest man-made development in the world. The project is a conglomeration of canals and artificial archipelago; it will occupy the last remaining Persian Gulf coastline of Dubai, the most populous emirate of the United Arab... is expected to become the largest waterfront and largest man-made development Real estate development Real estate development, or Property Development, is a multifaceted business, encompassing activities that range from the renovation and re-lease of existing buildings to the purchase of raw land and the sale of improved land or parcels to others... in the world. |
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| Dubai Promenade Dubai Promenade The Dubai Promenade is a development by Nakheel currently under construction located at east of the Dubai Marina. Built on an artificial self reclaimed island,the whole project is expected to be completed by 2011.Dubai promenade will cover an area of approximately 1,060,000 m2.The expected... |
Nakheel | 2011 | 1.06 km² (0.409268288108087 sq mi) | ||
| Dubai Maritime City Dubai Maritime City Dubai Maritime City is a multipurpose maritime zone. It is a member of the Dubai World group of companies. Maritime city is expected to be fully operational by 2012... |
Dubai Holding | 2012 | AED 3 billion | 2.27 km² (0.876451900005054 sq mi) | It will be the worlds first purpose-built maritime centre |
| Jumeirah Garden City Jumeirah Garden City The master plan of Jumeirah Garden City refers to the re-development of a 9,000,000 square meter land area, conceptualized to be a part of the 2015 strategic plan for Dubai. The development consists of 12 districts with an envision built up area of 14,000,000 square meters... |
Meraas | 2013 | AED AED AED may refer to:* Anhidrotic ectodermal dysplasia, a genetic disorder* Automated external defibrillator, a portable electronic device that diagnoses and can correct arrhythmia of the heart.... 350 billion |
9 km² (3.5 sq mi) | Some portion of this development is being reclamated off the coast near jumeirah |
Bridges
| Project | Developer | Expected completion | Costs | Length | Description |
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| Sheikh Rashid bin Saeed Crossing Sheikh Rashid bin Saeed Crossing Sheikh Rashid bin Saeed Crossing, also known as Sixth Crossing, is a future bridge in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Once completed in 2012, it will become the world's longest arch bridge at a length of . The bridge will be wide and will rise above the water. The bridge, designed by FXFOWLE... |
Dubai Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) | 2012 | 2.5 billion dirhams | 1.6 km (0.994196378639691 mi) | It will be the worlds longest arch bridge |
| Dubai smile Dubai Smile The Dubai Smile is the nickname given to a what will become, upon completion, the seventh crossing across the Dubai Creek. It will replace the temporary Floating Bridge, and will cost about Dhs810 million. The Smile consists of 12 lanes and a footpath in each direction. The width of the bridge is... |
Dubai Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) | 2012 | 810 million dirhams | 300 meters | |
Notes
- A. Construction is currently on-hold due to lack of finances.
- B. Project is currently in planning stages.
See also
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