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Revolutionizing Dubai: 8 Megaprojects To Watch Out For | |
| Sumita Pawar |
Dubai is a city known for its impressive skyline, modern infrastructure, and luxurious amenities. The city is committed to progress and growth, as evident in its pioneering and ambitious megaprojects. Here are eight upcoming Dubai megaprojects that are set to transform the city’s landscape.
Dubai Islands, formerly known as Deira Islands, are set to redefine the concept of waterfront living. The five-island development will offer innovative living experiences, cultural hubs, recreational sports beaches, and beach clubs. The islands will be home to over 80 resorts and hotels, including luxury and wellness resorts, boutiques, family hotels, and eco-conscious hotels. The project will also include 20 kilometres of beaches, including a Blue Flag-certified beach.
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The Dubai Urban Tech District, developed by URB, will be a living laboratory at the forefront of green urban tech and innovation. Spread over a 140,000-square-metre space, it will create 4,000 jobs and come complete with facilities for conferences, training, research, seminars, and business incubation. The building will offset all its embodied carbon emissions from construction and operation.
The Palm Jebel Ali, suspended in 2009, may be revisited, indicating significant news regarding this large island in the near future. The second palm-shaped island in the city is approximately 50% larger than the first, and its initial plans included six marinas, a water theme park, and a "Sea Village," which would feature homes built over the water.
The Loop, an innovative 93-kilometre climate-controlled urban highway, is set to be introduced by 2040. It will serve as a sustainable and zero-emissions transport system, featuring eco-friendly technologies, urban agriculture, parks, and other amenities for the community. The project aims to create a walkable and cyclable city, providing residents with a comfortable year-round experience while reducing carbon emissions.
The World Islands is an ambitious offshore archipelago project that was launched in 2008. After over a decade of being dormant, the islands are now witnessing significant development, with several megaprojects emerging across them.
The Expo City Mall, set to open in 2024, will feature a large-scale offering of over 190 shops and F&B outlets. It will have a gross leasable area (GLA) of 385,000 square feet, making it one of Emaar’s smaller malls in the country.
Port de la Mer, inspired by the popular Mediterranean architectural styles of Italy and Spain, will be the newest seafront destination in Dubai. The master community comprises six plots, which are segregated in terms of design and constructed in six different phases. The project is set to be completed in 2024.
The Al-Maktoum International Airport expansion, also known as Dubai World Central (DWC), is set to become the world’s largest airport by 2050, accommodating up to 255 million passengers each year. The first stage of the project will enhance the airport’s capacity to accommodate 130 million passengers annually, and the entire development will cover an area of 56 km2.
Burj Binghatti, the tallest residential building in the world, is set to be located at the heart of Dubai’s most eminent financial district, Business Bay. The tower comprises over 100 stories of lavish two- and three-bedroom residences. Although the final height of Burj Binghatti has not been disclosed yet, it is set to surpass New York’s Central Park Tower, which currently holds the title.
Dubai’s commitment to progress and growth is evident in its megaprojects. These projects are set to transform the city’s landscape and redefine the concepts of sustainable living, green urban tech, and waterfront living.