Future Projects in Dubai

Dubai is building the tallest building in the world above Burj Khalifa, a building that will put Dubai on the world map. If completed, the world’s tallest building would stand not in the center of global capital, but in an empty, sprawling development plot in a Saudi Arabian port city. The Jeddah Tower is expected to rise 3,281 feet, usurping Dubai’s Burj Khalifa by more than 200 feet. It’s also intended to be the first piece of a massive, 57 million-square-foot megadevelopment — like a more remote and arid Hudson Yards, and more than double the size. Though the tower’s construction was reportedly interrupted in February, following a government-led anti-corruption crackdown that involved two of the project’s main backers — Prince Al-Waleed bin Talal and Bakr bin Laden, the chairman of the project’s general contractor, Bin Laden Group — the project shows the scale of construction possible when building with few to no restrictions. At last check, the tower had reached 853 feet.

“In Jeddah, we’re in the middle of nowhere,” said Robert Sinn, principal at structural engineering consulting firm Thornton Tomasetti, who is working on the tower. “In some ways, that becomes a blank piece of paper for the architects.”
Building in New York City is dramatically different, of course. The process can take several years, in some cases well over a decade, as owners navigate fluctuations in the market, the city’s byzantine building regulations and fierce public opposition. The city isn’t yet home to a “megatall,” a term used by the Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat to describe structures that exceed 1,968 feet. One World Trade Center is as close as it gets in New York. And at 1,792 feet, it’s the seventh tallest among completed buildings worldwide.

Dubai World Expo

Expo 2020 is a World Expo to be hosted by Dubai in the United Arab Emirates, opening on October 20, 2020. The Bureau International des Expositions (BIE) general assembly in Paris awarded Dubai as the host on November 27, 2013. Exposition or exhibition, an organized presentation, and display of a selection of items. Computer Expo, a trade fair focused on computers and electronic Trade fair. World’s fair, a large international public exhibition.

Expo 2020 Dubai

World Expo 2020 will be held in Dubai, in the United Arab Emirates, between 20 October 2020 and 10 April 2021. The Expo site, which will cover a total of 438 hectares, is located in the Dubai South district, near the Al Maktoum International Airport.

Their duration may be between six weeks and six months. Since 1995, the interval between two World Expos have been at least five years. The latest World Expo Expo 2015 was held in Milan, Italy, from 1 May to 31 October 2015. Each World Expo is a catalyst for economic, cultural and social transformation and generates important legacies for the host city and nation. In November 2011, Dubai and the UAE became a candidate city of the bid process to host World Expo 2020. Work has commenced on various major tourist and leisure attractions that are scheduled to be completed before 2020 – the year when the city will host the World Expo 2020 and some of the projects have already been completed.

1. Dubai Water Canal Project
   The $545 million Dubai Water Canal Project will transform Business Bay and connect the area with the Arabian Gulf over three phases that were completed in 2016. The project includes a new shopping centre, four hotels, and 450 restaurants as well as luxury housing and cycling paths. It is expected to provide new areas measuring 80,000 square metres for public places and facilities – as well as private marinas for boats and a new trade centre at the entrance of the canal. The canal itself measures six meters deep, while bridges will be built eight meters high to allow the passing of yachts and marine craft.
2. Museum of the Future
   Launched by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, Museum of the Future, will house some of the world’s latest inventions and will be a cornerstone of the emirate’s focus on innovation. The circular-shaped building will be located next to the Jumeirah Emirates Towers near the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC). And the construction is ongoing. This shall be ready by EXPO time and is expected to be one of the leading tourist attractions in Dubai. In addition to becoming a major tourist destination, the Museum will offer advanced courses and specialized workshops, as well as public talks and events. It is expected to cost more than $200m and is scheduled for completion in 2019.
3. Jewel of the Creek
   The $816 million Jewel of the Creek project will consist of a massive waterfront complex, featuring 19-story apartment buildings, three office towers, two luxury hotels, a recreation centre and a convention centre with a ballroom, as well as a marina and a slew of retail spaces for shops and restaurants. The project, which was scheduled for completion in the first quarter of 2017, is located between Al Maktoum Bridge, Baniyas Road and the Floating Bridge covering 123,955 square metres of land.
4. Al Habtoor City
   The $3 billion Habtoor City, was completed in 2016 and is now functioning and has attracted so many tourists., it features three top-rated hotels – managed by Starwood Hotels and Resorts Worldwide (St. Regis, Westin Dubai and W Dubai Sheikh Zayed Road) – as well as three luxury residential towers. This mega-development, situated on a 10 million square foot plot on Sheikh Zayed Road, comprises dining venues, a French-inspired garden, an iconic Las Vegas-style aqua theatre, and the world’s first Bentley café.
5. Deira Islands
   A 15.3 square km waterfront city, Deira Islands paves the way for hundreds of new hotels, serviced apartments, mixed-use buildings and marinas. Featuring four islands, the project’s host of attractions includes a large shopping mall; an Arabic souk-style night market, an amphitheater for 30,000 people and a marina that can accommodate large yachts. While, three hectares of the project – which was completed in 2018 at a cost of $150 million – is dedicated to hotels and resorts.
6. MBR City – District One
   The $10 billion Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum (MBR) City – District One, will hand over the first and second phase of villas in mid-2016 and mid-2017. Reaching 1,110 acres, MBR City – District One includes a 7km stretch of Crystal Lagoons, the world’s largest artificial beach and a 14km boardwalk. Located within minutes of the Burj Khalifa and Dubai Mall, the ‘super luxury’ District One project is spread over 440 hectares, with more than 60 percent of the total area being allocated to green and open spaces. The low-density project boasts a 7km-long ‘Crystal Lagoon’ for swimming, kayaking, and other activities. The project will also feature 14km of artificial beach walk and 8.8km of cycling and jogging track on the periphery. This scheduled for completion by the end of 2019. District One, which is scheduled to be completed by 2018-2019, will also feature entertainment, retail and hospitality offerings.
7. Aladdin City
   Dubai Municipality has started the implementation of the New Aladdin City project in the middle of Dubai Creek. The project, which is inspired by the well-known tales of Aladdin and Sinbad, will feature three towers, comprising commercial and hotel space, spread over a distance of 450 metres. It will also have air-conditioned bridges with moving floor to connect the towers, driveways and parking lots.
   The cost and completion date of the project has yet to be revealed.
8. Dubai Theme Parks
   Dubai Parks and Resorts were on track for an October 2016 completion date with $1.03 billion cumulative project expenditure at the end of June 2015 and this is already done. The resort features three theme parks including Motiongate Dubai, Bollywood Parks, and Legoland Dubai – as well as a 60,000sq ft stage that will hold Bollywood-themed performances. Rides and other main attractions have started arriving at the park over the course of this year.
9. Dubai Frame
   The project comprises a 150m-high, 93m-wide structure built to resemble a huge picture frame.
   Located near the Star Gate games and rides area of Zabeel Park, the frame boasts panoramic views of Old Dubai from one side and the skyline of New Dubai from the other side. The $43.5 million projects was completed in 2015.
10. Al Mamzar Beachfront
    Emaar Properties and Dubai Municipality’s mixed-use beachfront development in Dubai’s Al Mamzar district was completed in Q4 2018. The project, which stretches over 9,000,000 square feet, has 4,000 residential units, 300 hotel rooms, 250,000 square metres of retail amenities and 3.5km of walking tracks covered with plantations. Planned around the 53 hectares Al Mamzar Lake, the beachfront project had a preliminary cost of $2.72 billion.
11. Bluewaters Island
    The AED6 billion Bluewater Island, located near Jumeirah Beach Residence, is set to be one of the largest tourist hotspots in the world. Set to attract an estimated three million visitors per annum, the island has the Dubai Eye – the world’s tallest Ferris Wheel. The project comprises of retail, residential, hospitality, and entertainment zones – as well as housing a boutique five-star hotel.
12. Dubai Creek Harbour
    Emaar Properties and Dubai Holding are launching a six-tower district, namely Dubai Creek Habour.
    The project, which is three times the size of Downtown Dubai, boasts of the world’s tallest twin towers.
    Located alongside Dubai Creek and adjacent to Ras Al Khor, the project comprises 3,664 office units, 8,000,000 square feet of retail space, 39,000 residential units and 22 hotels with 4,400 rooms.

All the above are projects that have been going on to ensure that Dubai hosts the 2020 world Expo.