Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum on Monday launched Dubai Harbor, a new waterfront destination that will feature the MENA region’s largest marina and the Dubai Lighthouse.
The mega project will also include a cruise ship port, shopping mall, events arena, residential buildings, hotels, offices and shops.
Dubai Harbor will be located on King Salman Street, in the area between JBR and Palm Jumeirah, and will be spread over 20 million sq ft.
In a series of tweets, it was announced that the development will be completed in four years in phases by developer Meraas, and will include a 1,400-berth marina, a shopping mall covering 3.5 million sq ft, and the Dubai Lighthouse.
The Dubai Lighthouse will feature a luxury hotel and an observation deck that offers 360 degree views. Its facade will also be used as a gigantic screen for high resolution projections and light shows.
The masterplan of the new destination integrates Skydive Dubai, Dubai International Marine Club (DIMC) and Logo Island into a single community.
The project will also feature water stations in various areas of the destination including under the shopping mall and selected hotels while there will also be three helipads.
Dubai Harbor will also offer a transport network and a connected road grid and monorail system that can transport passengers between different areas of the destination.
The project will play a vital role in raising Dubai’s global profile as a cruise ship hub, with a new passenger terminal, offering a duty free shopping experience, capable of accommodating 6,000 passengers at one time.
In 2017, Dubai is expected to receive 650,000 maritime travellers, while 25.3 million passengers are expected to sail around the world, according to a report published recently by the Cruise Line International Association (CLIA).
The residential offerings of the project will include high and low rise buildings, waterfront villas and houses. There will also be a wide selection of retail outlets, restaurants and cafes.
