Jumeirah Marsa Al Arab is a new development to create two islands off the coast of Dubai, United Arab Emirates which will add 2.2km of beachfront to the city.
Construction
Dubai Holding announced the plan to construct an island either side of the Burj Al Arab hotel starting in June 2017, with completion scheduled for 2020 at a cost of $1.72billion (AED6.3billion).
Family Resort Island - to the north east will be 2,500,000 square feet (230,000 m) and will contain a marine park and the Wild Wadi Waterpark, a 1,700-seat theatre which will become the home to a Cirque du Soleil and 300 apartments.
A private Island of 1,500,000 square feet (140,000 m) - to the south west will be exclusive and contain 140 luxury apartments, a marina and a boutique hotel.
A convention centre, restaurants, three additional hotels which will add 2,400 rooms to the city facilities and shopping outlets are included in the project.
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References
- "Dubai Holding unveils $1.7bn Marsa Al Arab megaproject". ME Construction news. 14 May 2017.
- "Dubai set to build $1.7b man-made islands Marsa Al Arab by 2020". CNN. 18 May 2017.
- "Dubai Unveils Plans For Marsa Al Arab, A $1.7 Billion Island Resort". Huffington Post. 18 May 2017.
- Villano, Matt (22 May 2017). "Dubai is adding 2 more man-made islands". INSIDER. Archived from the original on 23 May 2017. Retrieved 23 May 2017.
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