05 Dec 2006
Dubai: Land reclamation of The World, a series of more than 300 man-made islands shaped to form the map of the world, is currently 90 per cent complete with developers working on plans for estate islands, residential and resort communities.
Nakheel, UAE-based property developer, has announced details of how The World will function as a project, revealing plans for infrastructure, transportation and the different types of islands that are available to developers.
Hamza Mustafa, General Manager, The World, said: "This is a big step forward in the evolution of The World. The project has played an enormous role in raising awareness of Dubai on a global scale; many people know about Dubai because of this incredible project, but I think few people understand how The World will actually work for real."
"With reclamation at such an advanced stage, The World is truly turning from an incredible vision into a reality and is quickly evolving into a one-of-a-kind destination and investment opportunity."
"Engineered to be flexible and designed to be unforgettable The World is a blank canvas in the azure waters of the Arabian Gulf with endless possibilities," he added.
Developers on The World will be able to create their own environment within the project through a process known as Terraforming literally meaning earth-shaping.
By Staff Reporter
Gulf News 2006. All rights reserved.
