List of development projects in Dubai

The government's decision to diversify from an oil-based economy, and to make Dubai the main hub of tourists in the world, has made and other developmental projects such as Dubailand, more valuable, resulting in the property boom from 2004 to 2007. There are over 1,500 major freehold developments and communities in Dubai.[1] Construction on a large scale is a part of Dubai Strategic Plan 2015[2] 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.[3] Construction on a 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, were operating in Dubai in 2012.[4] Currently multibillion-dollar construction projects are taking shape in Dubai.

Global financial crisis of 2008–2009

However, due to the Global financial crisis of 2008–2009, several mega projects had been put on hold, including Palm Islands, Dubailand, the Arabian canal, Dubai Exhibition City, The Lagoons, Jumeirah Garden City. Apart from this many supertall skyscrapers have also been put on hold that includes Pentominium, 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.[5][6] Construction on other halted projects was thought likely to be resumed in 2011.[7]

Recovery from global financial crisis

A report published by Forbes on October 22, 2012, says Dubai has recovered faster from the financial crisis than most other countries and now its economy is growing in a higher rate than its counterparts because of its zero tax policy and economic free zones. The estimated GDP growth rate of Dubai in 2012 was 4.5%.[8] The growth was mainly driven by the tourism, commerce and industrial manufacturing sectors.[9]

According to the UAE's Ministry of Finance, Dubai's government has allocated 32.3 billion dirhams ($8.8 billion) for infrastructure projects in 2012, marking a return to big spending on such projects as some of these projects had been stalled due to lack of funding.[10]

In November 2012, Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum announced fifteen new projects worth more than $187 million. These projects are a part of the municipality's 2013 to 2015 strategic plan of Dubai.[11]

Mixed use developments
Dubai Marina
Jumeirah Lake Towers under construction in 2007
ProjectDeveloperExpected completionCostsAreaDescription
1 Dubai MarinaEmaarComplete1.56 km2 (0.60 sq mi)World's largest man-made marina, with 200 residential and hotel high rises
2 Nakheel PropertiesComplete1.8 km2 (0.69 sq mi)Comprises 79 high-rises, mostly residential skyscrapers
3 Business BayDubai Properties GroupCompleteAED 110 billion (US$30 billion)80 million sq. ft.Comprises 240 high- and low-rise buildings, mostly residential and mixed-use skyscrapers.
4 Jumeirah Garden City[A]MeraasOn holdAED 350 billion[12]9 km2 (3.5 sq mi)[13]
5 Culture VillageDubai Propertiesmid-20163.71 km2 (1.43 sq mi)
6 Jumeirah VillageNakheel Properties2013AED 2.4 million8.11 km2 (3.13 sq mi)
7 Jebel Ali villageNakheel Properties20135.20 km2 (2.01 sq mi)The city is expected to accommodate around 500,000 people.
8 Al Maktoum International AirportDubai HoldingFully operational in 2025US $80 billion1.56 km2 (0.60 sq mi)Upon completion it will be the largest airport in the world.[14]
9 Dubai Creek HarbourEmaarlate 202070 km2 (27 sq mi)
10 Dubai The Sustainable CityDiamond DevelopersComplete46 hectareThe first net zero energy city in Dubai[15]
11 Dubai Investment ParkIncomplete2,300 hectares[16]Includes the Lagoons, under development by Schön Properties since 2005; Schön's assets were seized by the Dubai Real Estate Regulatory Agency in August 2018 over the company's failure to complete the development.[17]

Other projects
Business Bay in 2012
Skyline of Business Bay, Dubai as seen from Safa Park
ProjectDeveloperExpected completionCostsAreaDescription
1 Dubailand[C]Dubai HoldingPartially under construction, 2020US$64.3 billion278 km2 (107 sq mi)Dubailand will be the world's largest retail and entertainment world, twice the size of Walt Disney World Resort. It includes 45 mega projects and 200 sub-projects. Currently, there are 22 projects under construction; 6 are complete.[18]
2 Arabian Canal[A]LimitlessHalted temporarilyUS$50 billion75 km longThis will be the world's largest man-made canal. Construction work on Phase 1 of Arabian Canal is currently in progress, but construction on much of the Arabian Canal is currently halted.
3 Jumeirah Garden CityMeraasHaltedUS$95 billion9,000,000-square-metreJumeirah Garden City will be built across an area north of Sheikh Zayed Road between Diyafa Street and Safa Park.[13]
4 Dubai International CityNakheel PropertiesCompleteUS$95 billion8.2 km2 (3.2 sq mi)Dubai International city is a country-themed architecture of residences, businesses, and tourist attractions.[19]
5 Dubai Exhibition City[A]On holdAED 8 billion280,000 m2Dubai Exhibition City upon completion will home to the world's longest single column-free exhibition hall.[20]
6 Dubai Meydan CityPartially completeAED 8 billion3,700,000 m2The development includes Meydan Racecourse hotels, sky-bubble restaurant, entertainment, clubs, a concourse plaza, towers and a boat-house.
7 Mohammed bin Rashid CityPartially completeAED 8 billion800 million sq ftThe development includes Meydan Racecourse hotels, sky-bubble restaurant, entertainment, clubs, a concourse plaza, towers and a boat-house.
8 Al Sufouh TramwayDubai Roads and Transport Authority (RTA)November 2014AED 3.18 billion14.5 kilometers (9.0 mi) longAl Sufouh Tramway is a tramway being built in Al Sufouh, Dubai. It will run along Al Sufouh Road from Dubai Marina to the Burj Al Arab and the Mall of the Emirates.[21]
9 Dubai FrameCompleteAED 160 Million150-metre-high, 93-metre-wideDubai Frame is a tourist attraction built near the Star Gate of Zabeel Park.[22]
10 Arabian Ranches[23]Emaar PropertiesCompleteArabian Ranches is a premium gated community located on Sheikh Mohammad bin Zayed Road and in proximity to Dubai's Global Village.[24] It includes the Arabian Ranches Golf Club and Dubai Equestrian & Polo Club.

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Artificial reclaimed islands developments
Aerial view of Palm Jumeirah
The World Islands in 2010
ProjectDeveloperExpected completionCostsAreaDescription
1 Palm JumeirahNakheel PropertiesComplete$12.3 billionIt is the world's largest man-made island.
2 Palm Jebel Ali[A]Nakheel PropertiesTemporarily on holdIt will accommodate over 250,000 people by 2020.[25][26] Construction will be resumed in the coming months.[6]
3 Deira Islands[A]Nakheel Propertiesscaled down, 202012.5 km2 (4.8 sq mi) by 7.5 km2 (2.9 sq mi)Will be the largest palm island in Dubai.
4 The Universe[B]Nakheel PropertiesOn hold30 km2 (12 sq mi)
5 The World Islands[A]Nakheel Propertiescomplete, but most islands are still unoccupied$14 billion9 km (5.6 mi) and 6 km2 (2.3 sq mi) width
6 Dubai Waterfront[A]Nakheel PropertiesOn hold130 km2 (50 sq mi)The Dubai Waterfront is expected to become the largest waterfront and largest man-made development in the world.
7 Skydive DubaiNakheel Properties20121.06 km2 (0.41 sq mi)
8 Dubai Maritime City[A]Dubai HoldingCompleteAED 3 billion2.27 km2 (0.88 sq mi)It will be the world's first purpose-built maritime centre.
9 Jumeirah Garden City[A]Meraas2013AED 350 billion [12]9 km2 (3.5 sq mi)Some portion of this development is being reclaimed off the coast near Jumeirah.
10 Bluewaters Island[D]Meraas2018AED 6 billionAnnounced on February 13, 2013. the Ain Dubai (formerly the Dubai Eye) giant Ferris wheel will be built on this island. Construction is almost finished.[27]
11 Dubai HarbourMeraas2020AED 8 billion135 km2 (52 sq mi)Announced on January 2, 2017. Palm Jumeirah Logo Island Construction Dubai Harbour and Emaar Beachfront by Emaar.
12 The Island by WaslWasl Asset Management Group2021AED 10 billionAnnounced in March 2017. Porto Dubai cancelled construction Jumeirah Beach MGM Resort, Bellagio Hotel 1,000 rooms and 500,000 square.

Bridges
The site office and showroom, Dubailand sales center, March 7, 2006
ProjectDeveloperExpected completionCostsLengthDescription
1 Sheikh Rashid bin Saeed CrossingDubai Roads and Transport Authority (RTA)20152.5 billion dirhams1.6 km (0.99 mi)It will be the world's longest arch bridge.
2 Dubai smileDubai Roads and Transport Authority (RTA)Completed in 2012810 million dirhams300 meters
Notes
A. ^ Construction is currently on hold due to lack of finances.
B. ^ Project is currently in planning stages.
C. ^ Only 22 out of 200 sub-projects of Dubailand are under construction.
D. ^ Approved; construction will start in April, 2013.

See also

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