• The project is slated for completion in late 2020. Courtesy Dubai Holding
    The project is slated for completion in late 2020. Courtesy Dubai Holding
  • The project just up against the Burj Al Arab hotel, which sits on its own private island. Courtesy Dubai Holding
    The project just up against the Burj Al Arab hotel, which sits on its own private island. Courtesy Dubai Holding
  • Two new islands will be constructed for Marsa Al Arab. Courtesy Dubai Holding
    Two new islands will be constructed for Marsa Al Arab. Courtesy Dubai Holding
  • The project will feature retail and residential space. Courtesy Dubai Holding
    The project will feature retail and residential space. Courtesy Dubai Holding
  • Marsa Al Arab is to displace the Wild Wadi water park, which will be moved and doubled in size. Courtesy Dubai Holding
    Marsa Al Arab is to displace the Wild Wadi water park, which will be moved and doubled in size. Courtesy Dubai Holding
  • One of the project’s artificial islands is to feature family-friendly entertainment; the other will be devoted to luxury living. Courtesy Dubai Holding
    One of the project’s artificial islands is to feature family-friendly entertainment; the other will be devoted to luxury living. Courtesy Dubai Holding
  • The project will also feature 2 kilometres of beach along its artificial islands. Courtesy Dubai Holding
    The project will also feature 2 kilometres of beach along its artificial islands. Courtesy Dubai Holding
  • Marsa Al Arab is to be built near the Burj Al Arab by Jumeirah Beach, adding two artificial islands and displace a water park. Courtesy Dubai Holding
    Marsa Al Arab is to be built near the Burj Al Arab by Jumeirah Beach, adding two artificial islands and displace a water park. Courtesy Dubai Holding

Property

Two kilometres of beaches, two man-made islands and a displaced water park: Dubai’s Marsa Al Arab megaproject – in pictures

The National staff

May 14, 2017

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Dubai Holding on Sunday revealed the Dh6.3 billion Marsa Al Arab project, including two new islands near the Burj Al Arab.

The project, comprising hotels, theatres, retail space, a marina, a business district, residences and luxury villas, is aimed at supporting Expo2020 and Dubai’s tourism sector.

It will break ground next month and is expected to be completed in late 2020.

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