Dubai Marina
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Dubai Marina is a district in the heart of what has become known as "new Dubai" in Dubai
, United Arab Emirates
. Dubai Marina is a canal city, carved along a two mile (3 km) stretch of Persian Gulf
shoreline. When the entire development is complete, it will accommodate more than 120,000 people in residential towers and villas. It is located at 25°4′52.86"N 55°8′38.67"E on Interchange 5 between Jebel Ali Port and the area which hosts Dubai Internet City
, Dubai Media City
, and the American University in Dubai
. The first phase of this project has been completed. Dubai Marina was inspired by and designed to model the highly successful Concord Pacific Place development along False Creek
in Vancouver, BC, Canada.
Another key factor in the design of Dubai Marina is a large central waterway, excavated from the desert and running the length of the 3 km site. More than 12% of the total land area on the site has been given over to this central public space.
Although much of this area is occupied by the marina water surface, it also includes almost 8 km of landscaped public walkways.
The marina
is entirely man-made and has been developed by the real estate development firm Emaar Properties
of the United Arab Emirates
and designed by HOK Canada. Upon completion, it is claimed to be the world's largest man-made marina. The current largest man-made marina in the world is Marina del Rey
in California
, USA. Unlike other parts of Dubai, there is a publicly accessible foreshoreway
around the marina and some sections of public oceanway
along the beach with views to Palm Jumeriah.
, Ocean Heights, Marina Pinnacle
, Sulafa Tower
and few are taller than 350 metres (1,148 ft) meters and 400 metres (1,312 ft), which includes Elite Residence
, 23 Marina
, Princess Tower
, Marina 101
, Marina 106, Damac Heights, and a supertall Pentominium
, which rises to 516 metres (1,693 ft) meters.
's red line to the other places of Dubai. Al Sufouh Tramway
being constructed along Dubai Marina will serve the residences of Dubai Marina upon its completion in 2011. The Al Sufouh Tram System will service between 180,000 and 220,000 commuters living in or near the Al Sufouh area of Dubai. The route runs between Mall of the Emirates and Dubai Marina.
Dubai
Dubai is a city and emirate in the United Arab Emirates . The emirate is located south of the Persian Gulf on the Arabian Peninsula and has the largest population with the second-largest land territory by area of all the emirates, after Abu Dhabi...
, United Arab Emirates
United Arab Emirates
The United Arab Emirates, abbreviated as the UAE, or shortened to "the Emirates", is a state situated in the southeast of the Arabian Peninsula in Western Asia on the Persian Gulf, bordering Oman, and Saudi Arabia, and sharing sea borders with Iraq, Kuwait, Bahrain, Qatar, and Iran.The UAE is a...
. Dubai Marina is a canal city, carved along a two mile (3 km) stretch of Persian Gulf
Persian Gulf
The Persian Gulf, in Southwest Asia, is an extension of the Indian Ocean located between Iran and the Arabian Peninsula.The Persian Gulf was the focus of the 1980–1988 Iran-Iraq War, in which each side attacked the other's oil tankers...
shoreline. When the entire development is complete, it will accommodate more than 120,000 people in residential towers and villas. It is located at 25°4′52.86"N 55°8′38.67"E on Interchange 5 between Jebel Ali Port and the area which hosts Dubai Internet City
Dubai Internet City
Dubai Internet City is an information technology park created by the government of Dubai as a free economic zone and a strategic base for companies targeting regional emerging markets. The economic rules of DIC allow companies to avail themselves of a number of ownership, taxation and custom...
, Dubai Media City
Dubai Media City
Dubai Media City , part of Dubai Holding, is a tax-free zone within Dubai, United Arab Emirates. It has been built by the Dubai government to boost UAE's media foothold, and has become a regional hub for media organizations including news agencies, publishing, online media, advertising, production,...
, and the American University in Dubai
American University in Dubai
The American University in Dubai is a private, non-sectarian institution of higher learning in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, founded in 1995. AUD was founded in 1995 as a branch campus of the American InterContinental University in Atlanta, Georgia, but turned into a private, non-sectarian...
. The first phase of this project has been completed. Dubai Marina was inspired by and designed to model the highly successful Concord Pacific Place development along False Creek
False Creek
False Creek is a short inlet in the heart of Vancouver. It separates downtown from the rest of the city. It was named by George Henry Richards during his Hydrographic survey of 1856-63. Science World is located at its eastern end and the Burrard Street Bridge crosses its western end. False Creek is...
in Vancouver, BC, Canada.
Development
In order to create the man-made marina, the developers brought the waters of the Persian Gulf into the site of Dubai marina, creating a new waterfront.Another key factor in the design of Dubai Marina is a large central waterway, excavated from the desert and running the length of the 3 km site. More than 12% of the total land area on the site has been given over to this central public space.
Although much of this area is occupied by the marina water surface, it also includes almost 8 km of landscaped public walkways.
The marina
Marina
A marina is a dock or basin with moorings and supplies for yachts and small boats.A marina differs from a port in that a marina does not handle large passenger ships or cargo from freighters....
is entirely man-made and has been developed by the real estate development firm Emaar Properties
Emaar Properties
Emaar Properties , based in the United Arab Emirates, is a Public Joint Stock Company listed on the Dubai Financial Market. Established in 1997 with an initial paid-up capital of AED 1 bn, Emaar Properties is currently the Persian Gulf region's largest land and real estate developer...
of the United Arab Emirates
United Arab Emirates
The United Arab Emirates, abbreviated as the UAE, or shortened to "the Emirates", is a state situated in the southeast of the Arabian Peninsula in Western Asia on the Persian Gulf, bordering Oman, and Saudi Arabia, and sharing sea borders with Iraq, Kuwait, Bahrain, Qatar, and Iran.The UAE is a...
and designed by HOK Canada. Upon completion, it is claimed to be the world's largest man-made marina. The current largest man-made marina in the world is Marina del Rey
Marina del Rey, California
-Demographics:-2010:The 2010 United States Census reported that Marina del Rey had a population of 8,866. The population density was 6,094.6 people per square mile...
in California
California
California is a state located on the West Coast of the United States. It is by far the most populous U.S. state, and the third-largest by land area...
, USA. Unlike other parts of Dubai, there is a publicly accessible foreshoreway
Foreshoreway
A foreshoreway is a type of greenway that provides a public right of way along the edge of a waterbody.Foreshoreways are usually focused on sustainable behaviours and hence are a common facility for sustainable transport. The terminology was derived to assist to avoid the perception of a pavement...
around the marina and some sections of public oceanway
Oceanway
An oceanway is a form of foreshoreway that provides sustainable public access along an oceanfront area. The terminology was derived to avoid the perception of a pavement favouring either pedestrians or cyclists ....
along the beach with views to Palm Jumeriah.
Phase I
The first phase of Dubai Marina covers 25 acres (101,171.5 m²), which includes six freehold apartment buildings (Dubai Marina Towers). The phase I of Dubai Marina cost more than AED 1.2 Billion. Three of the towers are named after precious stones, Al Mass, Fairooz, and Murjan, and the other three are named after Arabic scents, Mesk, Anbar, and Al Yass.Phase II
The Phase II of Dubai Marina will consist of high rise buildings, which are mainly clustered into a block, known as "Tallest Block in the world" with the majority of the skyscrapers ranges between 250 metres (820 ft) to 300 metres (984 ft), which includes Infinity TowerInfinity Tower
Infinity Tower is a skyscraper under construction by Palma Real Estate in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. The project resumed construction in July 2008, after a delay caused by the collapse of a nearby wall and subsequent flooding of the construction site....
, Ocean Heights, Marina Pinnacle
Marina Pinnacle
The Marina Pinnacle is a 73-floor tower in the Dubai Marina in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. The tower has a total structural height of 280 m . Construction of the Marina Pinnacle is expected to be completed in 2011...
, Sulafa Tower
Sulafa Tower
The Sulafa Tower is a 75-floor tower in the Dubai Marina in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. The tower has a total structural height of 285 m . Construction of the Sulafa Tower, which Turkish conglomerate TAV has undertaken, was completed in 2010....
and few are taller than 350 metres (1,148 ft) meters and 400 metres (1,312 ft), which includes Elite Residence
Elite Residence
Elite Residence is a supertall skyscraper under construction in Dubai, United Arab Emirates in the Dubai Marina district, overlooking one of the man made palm islands. The building will stand 380 m tall and have 91 floors...
, 23 Marina
23 Marina
23 Marina is a residential skyscraper in Dubai and was built by the Hiranandani Group based in Mumbai, India. The tower has 90 floors and is . It is the world's Tallest all-residential building...
, Princess Tower
Princess Tower
The Princess Tower is a residential skyscraper that is under construction in Dubai. It will rise to and have 101 floors. The building was originally proposed at only 90 floors. The supertall will become the tallest residential building in the world and the second tallest building in Dubai upon...
, Marina 101
Marina 101
Marina 101 is a supertall skyscraper tall with 101 floors under construction in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. The skyscraper will have 324 hotel rooms and 516 residential units. The building was designed by National Engineering Bureau. Construction, by Turkish conglomerate TAV Construction, is...
, Marina 106, Damac Heights, and a supertall Pentominium
Pentominium
The Pentominium is a supertall skyscraper currently under construction in the city of Dubai, United Arab Emirates. When completed, the residential tower will be tall, with 122 floors above ground. It was designed by architects Aedas and funded by Trident International Holdings. The AED 1.46...
, which rises to 516 metres (1,693 ft) meters.
Transportation
Dubai Marina has been connected through the Dubai MetroDubai Metro
The Dubai Metro is a driverless, fully automated metro network in the United Arab Emirates city of Dubai. The Red Line and Green Line are operational, with three further lines are planned. These first two lines run underground in the city centre and on elevated viaducts elsewhere...
's red line to the other places of Dubai. Al Sufouh Tramway
Al Sufouh Tramway
Al Sufouh Tramway is a tramway being built in Al Sufouh, Dubai. It will run along Al Sufouh Road from Dubai Marina to the Burj Al Arab and the Mall of the Emirates. It is expected to interchange with three stations of Dubai Metro's Red Line.The trains will comprise of First Class , and a carriage...
being constructed along Dubai Marina will serve the residences of Dubai Marina upon its completion in 2011. The Al Sufouh Tram System will service between 180,000 and 220,000 commuters living in or near the Al Sufouh area of Dubai. The route runs between Mall of the Emirates and Dubai Marina.