Dubai Maritime City set to be new international maritime landmark

It was explained that construction is divided into phases of development which are also sub-divided into individual design and construction packages. Recently, the reclamation contract at the dredging site was completed in August and the total volume reclaimed was 31.2 million cubic metres.

With the reclamation complete the design and construction phase has commenced. Additionally, the conclusion of the reclamation works now ensures that the quay wall that will surround the full peninsula can be completed. Visiting journalists were also shown the commencement of the second phase of the industrial precinct infrastructure construction work which mainly comprises of Civil, Mechanical and Electrical works.

Dubai Maritime city will provide a globally strategic location for seven main industry sectors - maritime management, maritime services, maritime retail and recreation, maritime education and research, ship repair and maintenance, yacht repair and maintenance. When complete, Dubai Maritime City will serve the needs of a diverse global marine and maritime audience - comprising industrial precinct, showrooms, commercial towers, development plots, a research & education facility, a marina, hotels, retail and residential. The project will not only pave the way for a major impetus to the global maritime trade but also comprehensively redefine the international maritime community.

In his comments, Mr. Amer Ali, Project Manager, Dubai Maritime City, said: 'As a country, the UAE has become one of the main trading hubs on a worldwide basis. This development will provide the core elements of infrastructure required by key marine and maritime-related industries and services in one location that will perfectly complement Dubai's existing shipping operations. The response to Maritime City has already been phenomenal and we are eager to begin full-fledged operations at the earliest.'

When completed, Dubai Maritime City will be the world's biggest and the most comprehensive maritime complex spread across 227 hectares of man-made peninsula between Port Rashid and Dubai Dry Docks, and will be surrounded by the waters of the Arabian Gulf.