Posidonia 2008 heralds Centre as superior corporate destination, world's first exclusive global maritime cluster
Dubai Maritime City, the world's first purpose-built maritime centre and a member of the Dubai World Group of companies, launched its Maritime Centre, the business capital of Dubai Maritime City, during the opening day of Posidonia, the world's biggest maritime industry event, yesterday (June 02, Monday, 2008) in Athens, Greece. The global launch announcement of the Maritime Centre was made at a press conference that gathered around 300 Greek and international journalists, shipowners, senior executives, and several international investors.
The Maritime Centre, the heart of the Dubai Maritime City, comprises a cluster of five high-rise towers called the Creek Towers and Plaza; a landmark tower located at the head of the man-made peninsula; and seven plots reserved for potential developers planning to construct their own towers. The Centre will also feature a 5-star business hotel and premium service apartments, thus emerging as the first exclusive maritime cluster in the world.
"A study by renowned consulting firm DNV Maritime Solutions revealed that Dubai is set to emerge as one of the world's most competitive maritime clusters. The Maritime City has been singled out as one of the important elements that will help mould Dubai into a maritime powerhouse within the next few years, and the Maritime Centre forms the core of this visionary development," said Amer Ali, CEO of Dubai Maritime City.
Located at the tip of the 227-hectare man-made peninsula, the Maritime Centre is the focal point of Dubai Maritime City, serving as the universal capital for all maritime businesses. Designed as an urban corporate park, the Centre offers the choicest business amenities; it incorporates a series of multilevel facilities aimed at diverse functions and purposes such as state-of-the-art international maritime conference facilities, retail outlets consisting of shops and restaurants, with walkways and promenades, attractive landscaping, and recreational areas.
Currently in its third and final phase of development, Dubai Maritime City comprises a community encompassed within a unique maritime-themed lifestyle and divided into six clusters: The Marina District; Industrial Precinct; Dubai Maritime City Campus; The Maritime Centre; Harbour Offices; and Harbour Residences. The project's 'green building' policies, whereby all developers are required to obtain green building certification to ensure energy conservation and optimised living conditions, make it the first maritime centre to implement such strict environmental compliance and long-term sustainability initiatives.
"There is nothing quite like Dubai Maritime City in terms of size, and even environmental compatibility. Every conceivable issue that may affect the project has been thoroughly scrutinised and addressed. We have also maintained a high level of flexibility to be able to accommodate future trends and requirements as this has been one of the important aspects that ensure Dubai Maritime City's long-term sustainability," concluded Ali.
The five-day, biennial Posidonia provides broad international exposure to Dubai Maritime City and the Middle East's rapidly-developing maritime sector. More than 80 countries and territories are represented this year, including 30 companies from seven Middle Eastern countries; with exhibitors focusing on ship building and repair, engineering, and port services.
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About Dubai Maritime City:
Dubai Maritime City is a 227 hectare fully-equipped, iconic and multidimensional maritime centre providing a world-class infrastructure and environment for the global maritime industry and related sectors. Dubai Maritime City is driven by the needs of both local and international marine and maritime communities for a dedicated hub.
Dubai Maritime City capitalizes on the strengths of Dubai as a regional and international hub for trade and commerce, redefining the global maritime industry. It will provide a strategic location for the maritime industry sectors across the full spectrum of maritime business - maritime management, maritime services, maritime retail and recreation, maritime education and research, ship repair and maintenance, yacht repair and maintenance.
When completed, Dubai Maritime City will be a vibrant mixed use development for the maritime industry, comprising industrial, commercial, residential and leisure facilities housed on a man-made peninsula between Port Rashid and Dubai Dry Docks. As a peninsula development, Dubai Maritime City harnesses the benefits of open sea access for the industrial community, yet creates a mesmerizing living and working environment with breathtaking sea views in a vibrant commercial hub. By offering world-class infrastructure, services and regulations, Dubai Maritime City will create a unique specialized environment that promotes the networking and integration of leading maritime companies in one destination.
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