| Country |
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UAE |
| Project Value |
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N/A |
| Sector |
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Real Estate | Community Development |
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Consultant |
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Hyder Consulting Middle East Limited
(Infrastructure) |
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PMC |
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Hill International (Middle East) Limited
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Contractors |
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Al Rajhi Holding Group
(Roads and Infrastructure) |
Jan De Nul
(Dredging and reclamation) |
| Profile Type |
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Master Project
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| Associated Projects |
: |
Contract (1) |
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Phase:
Construction - Execution
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| Owner |
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NakheelNakheel - UAE
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| Location |
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Jebel Ali, Dubai, UAE
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| Contract Type |
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Construction |
| Facility Type |
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Community development |
| Capacity |
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13.5 million sq.m. built up area
300,000 residents |
| Main Usage |
: |
 Community Development |
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| Background |
NakheelNakheel plans to build Palm Jebel Ali, the second largest palm of NakheelNakheel's Palm Trilogy located close to Sheikh Zayed Road, 50 km of the coast of Jebel Ali district in UAE.
The palm shaped island will have 17 fronds and 4 crescents (A,B,D,E) forming the breakwater.
The project includes residential and commercial outlets, hotels, 6 Marinas, a sea village and over 1000 water homes and a theme park.
The palm is connected to the mainland by 3 bridges (M1, M2 and M3) and to the crescents by also 3 bridges (C1, C3 and C4).
Upon completion, the project will have the capacity to accommodate up to 300,000 residents.
Hill InternationalHill International is the PMC and Hyder Consulting is the infrastructure consultant. |
| Expected Events |
| Schedule |
Contract Phase/Phase |
Description |
| Jul 2012 |
Completion | Bridges package expected to be completed
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| Latest Events |
In May 2012, the construction of the bridges were ongoing and the other components of the project were still on hold; no expected date to resume work.
In July 2012, the bridges are expected to be completed. |
| Previous Events |
In April 2011, the construction of the bridges resumed.
In June 2010, the project was put on hold due to financial issues.
In January 2009, crescents B and D were put on hold.
In April 2008, the infrastructure contract on Crescent A was awarded to Al-Rajhi.
In 2007, the infrastructure contract for 6 bridges was awarded to Samsung Engineering and Construction.
In 2006, the dredging and reclamation works were completed.
In May 2002, construction of the breakwater and land reclamation started.
In 2002, the dredging and reclamation works contract was awarded to Jan de Nul. |
| Scope of Work |
Construction of:
- 6 marinas
- hotels
- sea village (1,000 water homes)
- theme park
Dredging and land reclamation of 30 million cu.m. of sand for a water depth of 20 meters and placing 30 million tonnes of rock.
Construction of infrastructure including roads, water, sewage, gas, telecommunication and electrical networks. |
| Contract Packages |
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| Project News |
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| Schedule | Contract Phase/Phase | Description |
| 2002 |
Construction | Dredging and reclamation works contract awarded to Jan de Nul
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| May 2002 |
Completion | Construction of the breakwater and land reclamation started
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| 2006 |
Completion | Dredging and reclamation works completed
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| 2007 |
Construction | Infrastructure contract for 6 bridges awarded to Samsung Engineering and Construction
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| Apr 2008 |
Construction | Infrastructure contract on Crescent A awarded to Al-Rajhi
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| Jan 2009 |
Construction | Crescents B and D put on hold
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| Jun 2010 |
Construction | Project put on hold
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| Apr 2011 |
Construction | Construction of the bridges resumed
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| Jul 2012 |
Completion | Bridges package expected to be completed
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