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Nakheel - Dubai Waterfront
Country : UAE
Project Value : USD 3,500,000,000 Estimated
Sector : Real Estate | Community Development
Contractor : Jan De Nul
Profile Type :  Master Project  | Related Projects (2)
Phase:
Construction - Execution
Completion: 2012
 
 
Owner : NakheelNakheelLoading... - UAE
Developer : NakheelNakheelLoading... - UAE
Location :
Jebel Ali, Dubai, UAE
Contract Type : Construction
Facility Type : Community development
Capacity : 1.5 million residents
Main Usage :  Community Development  
Background NakheelNakheelLoading... plans to develop Dubai Waterfront, a real estate waterfront development located in Jebel Ali, 35 Km south west Dubai, extending to the Abu Dhabi border.

The project will comprise 10 districts developed on an 81 million sq. m. area and will accomodate 1.5 million residents upon completion.

Dubai Waterfront will also include a 75 km man-made creek (Arabian Canal), 250 master planned communities including commercial and residential facilities, a marina, a harbor and other related facilities.

The project will also include the Waterfront City, a real estate development that will cover an area of 3.3 million sq.m.

The first phase of the project includes the construction of Down Town Dubai Waterfront, which includes Madinat Al Arab that will be anchored with Al Burj (a tower developed by NakheelNakheelLoading...).

The total investment in the first phase is estimated to be USD3.5 billion.

Gruzen Samton is the master plan consultant.
Current Status The land reclamation and earth works are under execution and are expected to be completed in 2012.

In July 2006, Jan De Nul was awarded the dredging and reclamation contract.

In December 2005, the master plan was completed.
Scope of Work Works include earthmoving, ground improvement, dredging and reclamation.

Development of infrastructure, roads, telecommunications, potable water and sewerage networks.

Construction of a 75 Km water canal.
Expected Schedule
PhaseScheduleDescription
Completion 2012 Dredging and land reclamation expected to be completed
Related Projects
Type Project Name Contract Value
Nakheel - Dubai Waterfront - Veneto -
Nakheel - Madinat Al Arab - Infrastructure USD 200,000,000
Project News
19-Nov-2008 Nakheel says current work on Waterfront project on schedule - Emirates Business 24/7
02-May-2008 Dubai-based Mammut Group starts work on Dh500m project - Khaleej Times
29-Apr-2008 Dubai Waterfront canal flooded - Emirates Business 24/7
13-Mar-2008 Nakheel unveils Waterfront City masterplan - Emirates Business 24/7
04-Feb-2008 Nakheel reclaims 30% of Waterfront island - Gulf News
04-Feb-2008 Good progress on world's largest waterfront project - Khaleej Times
03-Feb-2008 Nakheel's Waterfront progressing well - Press Release
08-Aug-2007 Dubai Waterfront projects rank high on ETA Star's portfolio expansion - Gulf News
10-Apr-2007 Dubai Waterfront first phase handover - Bahrain Tribune
10-Apr-2007 UAE: Nakheel begins handover of Waterfront first phase - Emirates Today
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Project Schedule

SchedulePhaseDescription
Dec 2005 Planning Gruzen Samton completed the masterplan
Jul 2006 Construction Dredging and reclamation contract awarded to Jan De Nul
2012 Completion Dredging and land reclamation expected to be completed

Project News

19-Nov-2008 Nakheel says current work on Waterfront project on schedule - Emirates Business 24/7
02-May-2008 Dubai-based Mammut Group starts work on Dh500m project - Khaleej Times
29-Apr-2008 Dubai Waterfront canal flooded - Emirates Business 24/7
13-Mar-2008 Nakheel unveils Waterfront City masterplan - Emirates Business 24/7
04-Feb-2008 Nakheel reclaims 30% of Waterfront island - Gulf News
04-Feb-2008 Good progress on world's largest waterfront project - Khaleej Times
03-Feb-2008 Nakheel's Waterfront progressing well - Press Release
08-Aug-2007 Dubai Waterfront projects rank high on ETA Star's portfolio expansion - Gulf News
10-Apr-2007 Dubai Waterfront first phase handover - Bahrain Tribune
10-Apr-2007 UAE: Nakheel begins handover of Waterfront first phase - Emirates Today
» More News
 
Jan De Nul
Contractor 
Office 116, Sultan Business Center, Bur Dubai, P.O. Box 28805, Dubai, UAE
Tel: +971 4-335-5547 | Fax: +971 4-335-5356 | Email: middle.eastoffice@jandenul.com | Website: http://www.jandenul.com
 
NakheelNakheelLoading...
Developer 
Nakheel Center, Al Sufouh Road, P.O. Box 17777, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Tel: +971 4-390-3333 | Fax: +971 4-390-3314 | Email: info@nakheel.com | Website: http://www.nakheel.ae
  • Name: Matt Joyce
    Position: Project Manager
    Tel: +971 4-375-9442
  • Name: Ali Adnan Mansour
    Position: Project Director
    Tel: +971 4-375-9442
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