SAINDIA JANUARY 2017

‘Dubai Harbour’ is anticipated to create new
employment opportunities and attract substantial
investments. The destination is also expected
to have an incremental impact on the value
of neighboring properties.
Integrated transport infrastructure
Meraas will work closely with various Dubai
government entities, in particular with RTA, to
deliver a futuristic infrastructure that connects
‘Dubai Harbour’ to the surrounding areas and
provides multi-mode transport systems within
the development. Visitors can access ‘Dubai
Harbour’ either from King Salman bin Abdulaziz
Al Saud Street, a bridge that connects them directly
from Sheikh Zayed Road or the monorail
system that will link to the metro from both Palm
Jumeirah and Bluewaters Island. A pedestrian
bridge with a jogging and cycling track will also
connect ‘Dubai Harbour’ to Palm Jumeirah.
The project will also feature water stations in
various areas of the destination. Key ones to be
built under the shopping mall and select hotels
will offer direct access to the buildings. The water
stations will play a major role in facilitating
water transportation in the area. The project will
also have three helipads.
Meraas will work closely with the Dubai Civil
Aviation Authority and Skydive Dubai to conduct
feasibility studies to assess the possibility of using
the landing site at Skydive to accommodate
private jets.
Additionally, ‘Dubai Harbour’ will offer a high
quality internal transport network and a connected
road grid and monorail system that can
transport passengers between different areas
of the destination such as the cruise terminal,
the hotels, the yacht club, the shopping mall,
Skydive Dubai and the ‘Dubai Lighthouse’. The
project’s roads will be designed to enable the
destination to host Formula races. A pedestrian
bridge will also be constructed linking the
yacht club area to the shopping mall and Skydive.
Jogging and cycling tracks will be spread
across the project.
Biggest marina in MENA
The project will feature a 1400 berth marina, the
biggest in the MENA region. To be managed by
one of the world’s best marina operators, it will
offer world-class services and maintenance facilities
to boat owners and guests, apart from
providing permits to sail in coordination with
other marinas and international ports.
The destination will expand Dubai’s yacht capacity
by 50% from the current 3000 berths.
The new marina at ‘Dubai Harbour’ will particularly
appeal to owners of large yachts, since
yachts up to 85 metres in length can dock at its
premises.
Maritime tourism
‘Dubai Harbour’ will play a vital role in raising
Dubai’s global profile as a cruise ship hub.
‘Dubai Harbour’ will have a fully equipped urban
port to welcome global cruise liners and a fully
serviced and state-of-the art passenger terminal,
offering a duty free shopping experience.
The terminal can accommodate 6000 passengers
at one time. The destination’s various luxury
facilities, and entertainment, leisure and retail
offerings will offer cruise passengers a unique
entry experience. The new passenger terminal,
spanning an area of 150,000 sq. feet, will attract
tourists due to its unique location between Palm
Jumeirah and ‘Ain Dubai’, two of Dubai’s iconic
landmarks.
Meraas has commenced discussions with four
of the leading global cruise liners with the aim of
offering a strong value proposition for this sector.
The company will also tap opportunities presented
by Emirates Airlines, which carried 52
million passengers in the fiscal year 2015/2016.
The project will help Dubai tap the vast growth
opportunities in the maritime tourism industry.
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 world's largest cruise industry trade association.
The advanced infrastructure and worldclass
services offered by ‘Dubai Harbour’ is
expected to stimulate a 100% increase in the
number of maritime travellers to Dubai following
the completion of the project.
A vibrant waterfront destination and a new
iconic landmark
‘Dubai Harbour’ is an integrated destination
that will offer its residents and visitors an affluent
lifestyle experience. The new development
will offer unparalleled views of Dubai’s skyline,
the clear waters of the Arabian Gulf and ‘Ain
Dubai’, the world’s largest and tallest observation
wheel.
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. The
destination will also feature several hotels, one
of which will offer an internal water station built
under it providing direct access to its facility for
guests coming by sea.
The destination will also be home to ‘Dubai
Lighthouse’, a unique architectural icon. Featuring
a luxury hotel, the 135 metres high ‘Dubai
Lighthouse’ will have an observation deck that
offers 360 degree views. ‘Dubai Lighthouse’ will
have a solid, smooth and unfettered façade that
can be used as a gigantic screen for high resolution
projections and light shows.
‘Dubai Harbour’ will also offer a venue for events
and exhibitions all year round with a special
focus on maritime events. These will complement
the existing calendar of events hosted by
the Dubai International Marine Club. Adventure
seekers can enjoy a range of activities offered
by Skydive Dubai.
The destination will also feature the largest
shopping mall in the area, public services, a
yacht club and offices.
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