UAE megaprojects 2023: 26 new developments in Dubai, Abu Dhabi and beyond
With the new year here, we take a look at the wide range of projects in the pipeline across the country
Burj Binghatti will have more than 112 storeys and is set to become the world’s tallest residential tower. Photo: Burj Binghatti
Masaar is a 19 million square foot project that will include 4,000 villas and townhouses in total. Photo: AradaContracts worth $125m awarded for Sharjah woodland project
Property
The tourist destination Trojena will open in 2026 as part of Saudi Arabia's mega-city of the future, Neom. Photo: NeonSaudi super city to have millions of ‘Neomians’ by 2030
Megaprojects
The land in Saadiyat Island is valued at Dh3.68bn and the acquisition consideration "will be paid in kind as the development progresses", Aldar said. Photo: Aldar PropertiesAldar acquires land on Saadiyat Island to develop $4bn mega project
Property
An illustration of the world's new tallest hotel, Ciel Tower, which is being built in Dubai Marina. Photo: The First GroupDubai megaproject: world's tallest hotel Ciel reaches construction milestone
Property
Museum of the Future
Dubai’s Museum of the Future: everything you need to know
Tickets are now on sale for eagerly awaited museum
Dubai's Museum of the Future will open to the public on February 22. AFP
UAE landmarks including Burj Khalifa, Burj Al Arab and Adnoc tower in Abu Dhabi lit up to welcome the Museum of the Future ahead of its February 22 opening. Photo: Museum of the FutureMuseum of the Future welcomed by UAE landmarks with special light show
Art
A video-grab showing a 'spaceship' entering Dubai's Museum of the Future. Photo: Dubai Media Office'Spaceship' lands inside Dubai's Museum of the Future in stunning promotional video
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(FILES) This file picture taken on June 30, 2021 shows a view of the Arabic-calligraphy decorated exterior of the Museum of the Future and the Sheikh Zayed Road in the gulf emirate of Dubai. - UNESCO on December 14, 2021 added Arabic calligraphy, a key tradition in the Arab and Islamic worlds, to its Intangible Cultural Heritage list. A total of 16 Muslim-majority countries, led by Saudi Arabia, presented the nomination to the UN Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation, which announced the listing on Twitter. (Photo by Karim SAHIB / AFP)What is inside Dubai’s Museum of the Future?
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Etihad Rail
Full guide to Etihad Rail, the region's biggest train project
Full fleet of trains and wagons running on the network will replace 5,600 heavy road vehicle trips per day and carry passengers across the UAE
Once complete, the network will connect all of the emirates. Photo: Etihad Rail
Etihad Rail completes excavation of the GCC’s longest rail tunnel.Watch: Etihad Rail gives rare glimpse inside construction of region's longest rail tunnel
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Etihad Rail signed an agreement with Al Ghurair Iron & Steel to transport its steel products across the country. Victor Besa / The NationalEtihad Rail signs deal with AGIS to transport its steel products
Economy
Etihad Rail will stretch about 1,200 kilometres when complete. WamEtihad Rail project on track as key construction work finishes early
UAE
Uptown tower
Reem Mall
Al Qana
Jubail Island
Guggenheim Abu Dhabi
Hatta Tourism