The construction of the Dubai Maritime City island, the world’s most comprehensive maritime complex, is now well underway. This was announced yesterday at a presentation conducted by Helen Sell, Marketing Manager of Dubai Maritime City on behalf of Amer Ali, Project Manager of Dubai Maritime City to international journalists at the Dubai International Boat Show held from November 20-22, 2005.
She further explained that construction is divided into phases of development which are also sub-divided into individual design and construction packages. Breakwater & rockworks construction as well as land reclamation works commenced nearly 2 years ago, and the formation of the peninsula can now be clearly seen.
The land reclamation work runs parallel to the ongoing construction of the peninsula's breakwaters. When finished, Dubai Maritime City will be over 200 hectares located just off the coast of Dubai, close to the existing Port Rashid.
The dedicated facility will provide a globally strategic location for seven main industry sectors - maritime management, maritime services, maritime retail and recreation, maritime education and research, ship repair and maintenance, yacht repair and maintenance. When complete, Dubai Maritime City will serve the needs of a diverse global marine and maritime audience – comprising industrial precinct, showrooms, commercial towers, development plots, a research & education facility, a marina, hotels, retail and residential.
Commenting on the significance of the project, she said: “Dubai has witnessed the creation of numerous commercial and residential developments at a phenomenal rate of growth over the past few years – but the challenge set for Dubai Maritime City is to create not just a real estate project but a thriving business community for the maritime industry.”
"This development is driven by the needs of the international community for a hub that is dedicated to providing every element of infrastructure required by key marine and maritime-related industries and services. Dubai's rich legacy of sea-going traditions and its enviable geographical location at the focal point of the 2- hemispheres makes it the perfect location for such an undertaking," she emphasized.
About Dubai Maritime City
Dubai Maritime City will be a 216-hectare manmade peninsula, and will create an iconic, multidimensional maritime centre providing a unique world-class environment for the global maritime community. Dubai Maritime City is headed by Sultan Ahmed Bin Sulayem, Executive Chairman.
