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The Hatta Sustainable Waterfalls project. Photo: Dewa
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Burj Binghatti will have more than 112 storeys and is set to become the world’s tallest residential tower. Photo: Burj Binghatti
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An aerial view of The Palm Jebel Ali in Dubai. Reuters
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Agri Hub by URB in Dubai. Photo: URB
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Dubai Urban Tech District. Photo: URB
Construction of the Etihad Rail railway in Fujairah. Photo: Etihad Rail
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The towers at One Za'abeel in Dubai. Photo: Kerzner
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Nakheel's new vision for Dubai Islands. Photo: Nakheel
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Anantara World Islands Resort Dubai takes a holiday at home to a whole new level. Photo: Anantara
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Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Solar Park. Photo: Dewa
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Uptown Tower in Dubai. Victor Besa / The National
Dubai's new tallest hotel is in Dubai Marina, in front of Cayan Tower. Photo: The First Group
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The Atlantis Royal hotel and residences. Bloomberg
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The Al Jurf development. The first phase of the project is being developed by Imkan. Photo: Sha Wellness Clinics / Imkan
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The first model show villas at Jubail Island. Victor Besa / The National
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A rendering of the new Natural History Museum in Abu Dhabi. Photo: Department of Culture and Tourism - Abu Dhabi
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The Zayed National Museum as seen from the park looking north-east. The shape is inspired by a falcon's wing.
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A render of the planned Guggenheim Abu Dhabi building, scheduled for completion in 2025. Photo: Gehry Partners
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The Abrahamic Family House in Abu Dhabi. Photo: Adjaye Associates
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The Louvre Abu Dhabi Residences by Aldar. Photo: Aldar
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Residential buildings at Al Reem Island, Abu Dhabi. Khushnum Bhandari / The National
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Midfield Terminal as seen in 2015. Mona Al Marzooqi/ The National
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SeaWorld Abu Dhabi on Yas Island. Construction Photo
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The Hindu temple under construction in Abu Dhabi.
Antonie Robertson / The National
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Sharjah’s forest community, Masaar. Photo: Arada
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Falcon Island by Al Hamra in Ras Al Khaimah.
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The Hatta Sustainable Waterfalls project. Photo: Dewa
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Burj Binghatti will have more than 112 storeys and is set to become the world’s tallest residential tower. Photo: Burj Binghatti
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An aerial view of The Palm Jebel Ali in Dubai. Reuters
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Agri Hub by URB in Dubai. Photo: URB
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Dubai Urban Tech District. Photo: URB
Construction of the Etihad Rail railway in Fujairah. Photo: Etihad Rail
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The towers at One Za'abeel in Dubai. Photo: Kerzner
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Nakheel's new vision for Dubai Islands. Photo: Nakheel
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Anantara World Islands Resort Dubai takes a holiday at home to a whole new level. Photo: Anantara
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Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Solar Park. Photo: Dewa
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Uptown Tower in Dubai. Victor Besa / The National
Dubai's new tallest hotel is in Dubai Marina, in front of Cayan Tower. Photo: The First Group
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The Atlantis Royal hotel and residences. Bloomberg
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The Al Jurf development. The first phase of the project is being developed by Imkan. Photo: Sha Wellness Clinics / Imkan
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The first model show villas at Jubail Island. Victor Besa / The National
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A rendering of the new Natural History Museum in Abu Dhabi. Photo: Department of Culture and Tourism - Abu Dhabi
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The Zayed National Museum as seen from the park looking north-east. The shape is inspired by a falcon's wing.
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A render of the planned Guggenheim Abu Dhabi building, scheduled for completion in 2025. Photo: Gehry Partners
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The Abrahamic Family House in Abu Dhabi. Photo: Adjaye Associates
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The Louvre Abu Dhabi Residences by Aldar. Photo: Aldar
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Residential buildings at Al Reem Island, Abu Dhabi. Khushnum Bhandari / The National
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Midfield Terminal as seen in 2015. Mona Al Marzooqi/ The National
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SeaWorld Abu Dhabi on Yas Island. Construction Photo
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The Hindu temple under construction in Abu Dhabi.
Antonie Robertson / The National
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Sharjah’s forest community, Masaar. Photo: Arada
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Falcon Island by Al Hamra in Ras Al Khaimah.
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The Hatta Sustainable Waterfalls project. Photo: Dewa
UAE megaprojects 2023: 26 new developments in Dubai, Abu Dhabi and the Northern Emirates
With the new year here, we take a look at the wide range of projects in the pipeline across the country
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Ian Oxborrow
04 January, 2023
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