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 Updated: 06Oct11
 
Nakheel - Dubai Waterfront
Country : UAE
Project Value : USD 3,500,000,000 Estimated
Sector : Real Estate | Mixed Development
Infrastructure | Land Reclamation
Consultant : Gruzen Samton (Master plan)
Contractor : Jan De Nul (Dredging and Reclamation)
Profile Type :  Master Project
Associated Projects : Contract Package (2)
Phase:
Construction - Execution
Completion: 2018
 
 
Owner : NakheelNakheelLoading... - UAE
Location :
Jebel Ali, Dubai, UAE
Contract Type : Construction
Facility Type : Mixed Development
Capacity : Land area: 130 millions sq. m. 
1.5 million residents
Background NakheelNakheelLoading... plans to develop Dubai Waterfront, a mixed use development located in Jebel Ali, 35 Km south west Dubai, extending to the Abu Dhabi border.

The project will spread over an area of 130 million sq.m. and will include 10 districts developed.

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...).

Upon completion it will accommodate 1.5 million residents.

Gruzen Samton is the master plan consultant.
Latest Events In October 2011, phase 1 of Vento and Badrah were ongoing and phase 2 of Vento and Badrah and the Waterfront city were still on hold.

In March 2012, phase 1 (Veneto) is expected to be completed.

In 2018, project is expected to be completed.
Previous Events In May 2008, the construction contract for 740 villas in Veneto was awarded to Al Jaber GroupAl Jaber GroupLoading... and construction started.

In Q4 2007, the design build (DB) contract was awarded to Mammut GroupMammut GroupLoading... and MEP works was awarded to Mammut Bauer.

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

In December 2005, the master plan was completed by Gruzen Samton.

In 2004, the project was announced.
Scope of Work Construction of a 130 million sq.m. community development that will consist of 10 districts.

Works include earth moving, ground improvement, dredging and reclamation.

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

Construction of a 75 Km water canal.
Contract Packages
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 24|7
02-May-2008 Dubai-based Mammut Group starts work on Dh500m project - Khaleej Times
29-Apr-2008 Dubai Waterfront canal flooded - Emirates 24|7
13-Mar-2008 Nakheel unveils Waterfront City masterplan - Emirates 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

ScheduleContract Phase/PhaseDescription
2004 AnnouncementProject announced
Dec 2005 DesignMasterplan completed by Gruzen Samton
Jul 2006 ConstructionDredging and reclamation contract awarded to Jan De Nul
Q4 2007 ConstructionDB contract (Manarah) awarded to Mammut GroupMammut GroupLoading...
May 2008 ConstructionConstruction contract for Veneto awarded to Al Jaber GroupAl Jaber GroupLoading...
 ConstructionConstruction of Veneto started
Mar 2012 CompletionPhase 1 (Veneto) expected to be completed
2018 CompletionProject expected to be completed

Project News

19-Nov-2008 Nakheel says current work on Waterfront project on schedule - Emirates 24|7
02-May-2008 Dubai-based Mammut Group starts work on Dh500m project - Khaleej Times
29-Apr-2008 Dubai Waterfront canal flooded - Emirates 24|7
13-Mar-2008 Nakheel unveils Waterfront City masterplan - Emirates 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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Nakheel
Owner 
Nakheel Center, Al Sufouh Road, P.O. Box 17777, Dubai, United Arab Emirates, Dubai
Tel: +971 4-390-3333 | Fax: +971 4-390-3314 | Email: info@nakheel.com | Website: http://www.nakheel.ae
 
Gruzen Samton
Consultant - Master plan
9th floor, 320 West 13, New York 10014, United States
Tel: +1 212-477-0900 | Fax: +1 212-477-1257 | Email: admin@gruzensamton.com | Website: https://www.gruzensamton.com
 
Jan De Nul
Contractor - Dredging and Reclamation
Sultan Business Center Building, 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
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