UAE. Dubai Maritime City, the world’s first purpose-built maritime city
and a member of the Dubai World Group of companies, has announced that
all plots of land within the mega project have been sold, with a group
of international developers and contractors setting a new record in
swiftly purchasing all plots of land. To celebrate the sales success, a
royal gala dinner was held recently at the Burj Al Arab in the honour
of the investors and developing companies.
The delivery of the plots is in progress, with some developers
already proposing tentative layouts; while initial construction on the
plots will only commence at the completion of the infrastructure phase,
which is rapidly progressing, by the end of 2008. All contractors and
developers are also obliged to secure green building certification for
their projects in line with the development policies and strict
environmental standards of Dubai Maritime City, and following the
directions of HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President
and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai
Speaking at the royal gala dinner, Fareed Mohamed Ahmed, Dubai World
Secretary General, expressed the appreciation of Dubai World to the
developers who pledged to achieve the vision of Dubai Maritime City.
“This
is a phenomenal result; underscoring the anticipation of what will
become one of Dubai’s most distinguished landmarks and maritime
attractions. We look forward to witnessing the vision and creativity of
the developers and contractors who will consolidate the long-term
success of this first-of-its-kind project through their iconic
creations," said Ahmed.
On completion the Dubai Maritime City, which is currently in its
third and final phase of construction, will encompass six districts;
namely Harbour Offices, Harbour Residences, the Maritime Centre, an
Academic Quarter, a Marina District, and the Industrial Quarter managed
by Jadaf Dubai. The project will also incorporate the UAE’s first
National Maritime Museum, a range of iconic infrastructure, and the
Gulf region’s largest ship lift for ship repair and maintenance
Amer Ali, CEO of Dubai Maritime City, added: “We are pleased to have
such leading developers and contractors show their commitment to this
world-class project. We will work together to achieve the City’s
long-term sustainability and provide high-quality in every aspect, such
as the abidance by the green building concept and the implementation of
strict environmental standards so as to create optimised living and
working conditions.”
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