The World - Nakheel Properties Dubai
The World is Nakheel’s $3 billion project, which has recently seen Eurasian and North American islands reclaimed from a depth of -16 m below the water’s surface. Nakheel Corporation unveiled the concept plans to construct another offshore island development just off the coast of Dubai. The development is called The World and will consist of a series of 250 islands (stretching 9 kilometres in length and 6 kilometres in width), positioned strategically to form the shape of the world map. The 250 islands will vary in size and will be themed to show some similarities to the specific country they are representing.
The first stages in construction of the islands, known as reclamation, are expected to commence in late 2003.
Completion Date: 2008
Location
The World will be located 4 kilometres offshore from Dubai, at a point halfway between Port Rashid and The Palm, Jumeirah.
Type of Units
While the island representing the UAE was the first to break the surface of Nakheel’s US $3 billion The World project in March 2004, several other land masses have since been reclaimed or are currently in varying stages of completion. Eurasia and North America have now been reclaimed from a depth of up to –16 m below the water’s surface, and will be further developed to a height of +3 m above water, as dredging work continues.
“With several land masses in the geographic area comprising Eurasia and North America having already emerged above water, the entire development has clearly begun to take shape,” said Sultan Ahmen Bin Sulayem, chairman, Nakheel. “In addition to two completed islands, work is rapidly progressing on all the continents. Construction of the main protective breakwaters is well underway too,” he added.
The reclamation development of The World is estimated to cost $2 billion, and is located 4 km offshore from Dubai, at a point halfway between The Palm Jumeirah and Port Rashid. The design of The World incorporates a cluster of 300 man-made islands strategically positioned to form the shape of the world map, with a protective breakwater on its perimeters.
Unlike Nakheel’s Palm projects, where the breakwater was built first, The World is witnessing the simultaneous building of both the islands and the breakwater with the two protective breakwaters set to provide shelter from long and cross-shore waves. The outer breakwater will be a submerged reef and the inner will be 3 m above water and are expected to attract a wealth of marine life. It will use 35 million t of rock and will be 140 m wide. Furthermore, extensive testing of the breakwater’s design has taken place in one of the world’s leading hydraulics laboratories in Holland.
Work on The World started late last year and is scheduled to finish by July 2007 and so far well over 50 million m3 of land has been reclaimed. Nakheel does not plan to connect any of the 300 islands that form part of its huge The World development, neither to each other nor to the mainland. When complete, each island will range from 25 000 to 90 000 m2 in size, with an estimated 50 m to 100 m of water between each individual island.
After less than six months of construction, the island representing the UAE was the first to emerge. The island has been reclaimed to a depth of 14 m below the water’s surface and three metres above it. The UAE island ultimately covers a total land area of 17 396 m2 with a circumference of 501 metres and a landmass of 600 000 m3.
Construction of the islands is expected to take two years and then the infrastructure will be put into place, before Nakheel hands the land over to the investors to develop. However, with more islands hitting the surface, the entire development appears to be taking shape on schedule.
“I am pleased to report that not only is Nakheel well on course to meeting deadlines, but also, that in many instances, we are ahead of them. Every week sees the achievement of new milestones in the development of this project,” said Sulayem.
Contact The World - Nakheel LLC
P.O. Box 17777
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Tel.: (9714) 3903333
FAX: (9714) 3903314
Nakheel Website: http://www.nakheel.ae/
Email: info@nakheel.ae
About Nakheel
Nakheel is the uniquely focused property development company behind a variety of new landmark property developments in Dubai. Nakheel's goal is to implement unique, iconic and genuine solutions that have been conceived after detailed planning and research.
Nakheel aims to redefine the concept of property development whether residential, tourist, commercial or retail. It has therefore placed great importance on examining the requirements of the different sectors of the community and developing its visionary projects around these findings.
Nakheel's portfolio currently includes The Palm, The World, Jumeirah Islands, The Gardens and The Gardens Shopping Mall and Jumeirah Lake Towers.
Nakheel’s fast growing portfolio currently includes:
The Palm Jumeirah
The Palm Jumeirah. The Palm Jumeirah is a man-made island being developed off the shores of Dubai in the United Arab Emirates, covers an area of 7 million square meters and extends 6.5 kilometres into the Arabian Gulf. The Palm - Involves the creation of the world's largest two man-made islands known as The Palm, Jumeirah and The Palm, Jebel Ali. Providing extensive leisure, residential and tourism opportunities it is set to provide the exotic attractions of far-away destinations.
Estimated Completion Date: The Palm, Jumeirah – early 2006
The Palm, Jebel Ali
The Palm Jebel Ali is an entertainment destination for both adults and children, which caters to both residents and tourists. The island will also be 50% larger than The Palm Jumeirah, and will include six marinas, a 'Sea Village', a water theme park and water homes built on stilts between the fronds and the crescent. The Palm - Involves the creation of the world's largest two man-made islands known as The Palm, Jumeirah and The Palm, Jebel Ali. Providing extensive leisure, residential and tourism opportunities it is set to provide the exotic attractions of far-away destinations.
Estimated Completion Date: The Palm, Jebel Ali – end of 2007
Jumeirah Islands
Jumeirah Islands. Jumeirah Islands - An exciting new residential property edevelopment in Dubai comprising of a self-contained community of 50 man-made islands shaped in Dubai and designed on 300 hectares of land. Crystal waterfalls, lush parks, walkway bridges, marinas and boathouses will enhance this residential community. Jumeirah Islands - An exciting new residential development comprising of a self-contained community of 50 man-made islands shaped and designed on 300 hectares of land. Crystal waterfalls, lush parks, walkway bridges, marinas and boathouses will enhance this residential community.
Estimated completion date: April 2004
International City
Nakheel: Dubai International City. The International City project which was launched in November 2003 is yet another ambitious and practical project by Nakheel. The 800-hectare development is divided into six main areas, incorporating residential, commercial and retail buildings. Being developed as a world-class hub for international investors, traders and retailers in the Al Warsan area, just 12km from Dubai International Airport, International City will provide excellent business opportunities, superb tourist attractions and a variety of residential options with different country themes. International City – An internationally themed residential, commercial and tourist development set over an incredible 800 hectares of land. The development will be made up of six key areas, including The Central District, Dubai Gates, The Dragon Mart, The Residential District, Lakes District and The Forbidden City.
Estimated Completion Date: First phase by mid 2004, total completion by end of 2006.
Discovery Gardens
Nakheel: Discovery Gardens. Discovery Gardens is Nakheel's new residential concept and is situated at a new interchange along Sheikh Zayed Road located between interchanges five and six. The 420,000 square meter development is a pre-designed complex comprising of six themed communities styled in a variety of garden experiences. The development encompasses the area between Sheikh Zayed Road and Emirates Road. And as with all Nakheel properties, Discovery Gardens will be a self-contained unit with shopping amenities, a mosque, jogging and cycling trails, community swimming pools, football and tennis courts and close proximity to the new Gardens Shopping Mall.
Jumeirah Lake Towers
Nakheel - Jumeirah Lake Towers. Jumeirah Lake Towers – A series of attractive Dubai residences, offices and retail outlets set in the midst of man-made lakes, waterways and beautifully manicured landscaping. Comprising of 15 clusters of three towers each, every tower is unique not just in the number of storeys, but in concept, design and feel representing the epitome of ultra-modern property development by Nakheel. Jumeirah Lake Towers – A series of attractive residences, offices and retail outlets set in the midst of man-made lakes, waterways and beautifully manicured landscaping. Comprising of 15 clusters of three towers each, every tower will be unique not just in the number of storeys, but in concept, design and feel representing the epitome of ultra-modern property development.
Estimated Completion Date: End 2005
The Garden View Villas
Nakheel - The Garden View Villas: Garden View Villas are free hold properties available for UAE nationals and expatriates. The villas are distinctive, built on gentle slopes on a hillside rising 60 meters from the ground providing a view of the sea and the desert. The Pan Arab architectural design forms and imposing visual backdrop to The Gardens.
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