Dubai Harbour – in pictures

Dubai has a new seafront district between The Palm Jumeirah and Bluewaters Island. All photos: Chris Whiteoak / The National
Dubai has a new seafront district between The Palm Jumeirah and Bluewaters Island. All photos: Chris Whiteoak / The National
Boat owners can moor their vessels at Dubai Harbour, including large yachts measuring up to 160 metres in length.
Boat owners can moor their vessels at Dubai Harbour, including large yachts measuring up to 160 metres in length.
Abdulla Binhabtoor, chief portfolio management officer of Shamal Holding that owns Dubai Harbour, says the new district is designed with the maritime lifestyle in mind.
Abdulla Binhabtoor, chief portfolio management officer of Shamal Holding that owns Dubai Harbour, says the new district is designed with the maritime lifestyle in mind.
Built on reclaimed land, the development is not immediately obvious from the shore, because much of the infrastructure built so far is located at sea level or below.
Built on reclaimed land, the development is not immediately obvious from the shore, because much of the infrastructure built so far is located at sea level or below.
There are 700 berths for superyachts. Only a few are occupied but that will soon change as more people come to the new development.
There are 700 berths for superyachts. Only a few are occupied but that will soon change as more people come to the new development.
The project includes the region's largest marina, two cruise terminals, 24 residential towers, a yacht club, sky-diving runway, helipad, event space and three restaurants.
The project includes the region's largest marina, two cruise terminals, 24 residential towers, a yacht club, sky-diving runway, helipad, event space and three restaurants.