DUBAI | Palm Jebel Ali Development News

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anybody have any construction pics of the Palm Jebel Ali? which is currently under construction, with the building of the actual island set to be completed by the end of this year.

[Escoto_Dubai2008]

:eek2: This year the island will be complete, what a wonderful news. I think this is another great project. I would to see pictures of the island and more information about it.

[ZZ-II]

January 8th:

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[Sander-]

Looks wonderful. I can't wait for the water-homes that writes a poem seen from air are in place. Does anybody have any renders that shows this better?

[malec]

The island will NOT be completed this year. In fact not even palm jumeirah will be completed this year ;)

[billyandmandy]

^^ and when will they be completed then ?

[AltinD]

The island will NOT be completed this year. In fact not even palm jumeirah will be completed this year ;)


He was propably talking about the reclamation work.

[ZZ-II]

maybe still 3 or more years

[Escoto_Dubai2008]

Nice advances on the reclamation work.

[Pippoken]

January 8th:

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How do you get those pics :cheers: . With Google Earth, they aren't as 'fresh' as yours, or am I wrong :bash: :nuts:

[ccfc-4-life]

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what the project will look like when finished completely

[hella good]

in all honesty i find these projects to be rediculous. dont get me wrong i love the amount of development in dubai, but i dont think these huge reclamation projects in the sea do the world any favours. i find them kind of pointless, beyond extending the citys ego.

[Adi-Romania(Boston)]

I wonder what the efects will be in the next 1000 years on the planets ability to sustain more reclaimed land as we import more land from other planets to fill in oceans here on earth.

How will the earth's core deal with the increase in mass?
Considering we might import trillions of tons of mass from other planets onto earth. Any consequences? Any theorists? I really don't know where I could ask this question but I'd like a decent answer :-)

P.S. I know its odd.

[SpaceScraper]

I wonder what the efects will be in the next 1000 years on the planets ability to sustain more reclaimed land as we import more land from other planets to fill in oceans here on earth.

How will the earth's core deal with the increase in mass?
Considering we might import trillions of tons of mass from other planets onto earth. Any consequences? Any theorists? I really don't know where I could ask this question but I'd like a decent answer :-)

P.S. I know its odd.

Here's the answer. It would be absurd to transplant trillions of tons of land from other planets. Just like putting stones in a bath tub, you will merely succeed in raising the water lever every place else. If you want to create a lot of land, do not import soil, export water.

[cmoonflyer]

Successful design - excelent and impressive project !

[W!CKED]

Amazing what can do a millionar Haha.

[Hollie Maea]

How do you get those pics :cheers: . With Google Earth, they aren't as 'fresh' as yours, or am I wrong :bash: :nuts:

These pictures are from digital globe. Digital globe is a primary provider of high resolution imagery for Google Earth, but they take pictures a lot more often than what is uploaded to Google Earth. Unfortunately, on their website they don't show them in high resolution, but the low resolution ones are good enough to see reclamation work on the palms (the image you were asking about is one of their low res ones). Usually they have new pictures of Dubai every 1 to 1.5 months or so, though lately it has been longer--probably because there have been a lot of cloudy days in Dubai lately.

[Hollie Maea]

what the project will look like when finished completely

Unfortunately, this project will never look like that. They have redesigned it to what I consider to be an inferior design.

[ChivDevil]

I wonder what the efects will be in the next 1000 years on the planets ability to sustain more reclaimed land as we import more land from other planets to fill in oceans here on earth.

How will the earth's core deal with the increase in mass?
Considering we might import trillions of tons of mass from other planets onto earth. Any consequences? Any theorists? I really don't know where I could ask this question but I'd like a decent answer :-)

P.S. I know its odd.

Why import land mass from other planets when we can just get from mountains?

[paw25694]

nice nice! what's the arabic writing read?? wala... i really like this palm besides another.. coz this is unique.. btw, how to go to the very left and very right island of the palm?? it'snt connected to the land.. by tunnel?

[diz]

I'd totally live there. My own beach... It's heaven..

[Stephan23]

^^Really?? You pay a lot of money to live in an area that will look like a chicken box. Compare it with Palm Jumeirah!!:bash:

[diz]

If it weren't so expensive... I'd totally live there. ;) About as much as my house $250,000. :lol:

[suzan]

This is pretty insane!!!
How many palm trees are there????????????????:bash:

[4I.â.B4]

three

[malec]

The latest redesign:

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Also it has been combined with the waterfront, you can see it here:

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[potipoti]

That's an incredible project, better than the skyscrapers they are building there.

[ccfc-4-life]

in all honesty i dont like that design/\/\ hope they go back to the other one, and the waterfronts old design was incredible! they should keep the old one!

[dubaiflo]

^^ i think when it comes to feasability, infrastructure and layout the new design is much better.

in all honesty i find these projects to be rediculous. dont get me wrong i love the amount of development in dubai, but i dont think these huge reclamation projects in the sea do the world any favours. i find them kind of pointless, beyond extending the citys ego.

^^ that is because you are narrow minded.

Dubai initally had a coastline of around 70km.
Now the beachfront was almost entirely taken, but still remains the most attractive location for any investor.

That is why those reclaimed land projects were announced, they will increase Dubai's coastline to more than 1000km.

[Dr. Dubai]

nice nice! what's the arabic writing read?? wala... i really like this palm besides another.. coz this is unique..

It's an Arabic Poem, it means:

Take wisdom from the wise
It takes a man of vision to write on water
Not everyone who rides a horse is a jockey
Great men rise to greater challenges

[soup or man]

While I'm not a fan of any of the Palm projects, Jebel Ali is the best looking out of the three. I really love the redesign.

[khanbhai1]

in all honesty i find these projects to be rediculous. dont get me wrong i love the amount of development in dubai, but i dont think these huge reclamation projects in the sea do the world any favours. i find them kind of pointless, beyond extending the citys ego.

well if you dont like these type of projects than pls get the hell out of here cuz this website is for people like us who love this stuff
get a life:bash:

[eng_kheffa]

what is not beautiful 2 make u not like these palms ?



have any country tried 2 carryout projects like this type, volume, design, cost, uniqe or beauty



have u tried 2 think why they had chosen the palm shape definatly



if u thought ... u would find beside the beauty, the most land area very close 2 sea ,the most far point from the sea on one island is less than 100m

[Woolie]

^^ i think when it comes to feasability, infrastructure and layout the new design is much better.



^^ that is because you are narrow minded.

Dubai initally had a coastline of around 70km.
Now the beachfront was almost entirely taken, but still remains the most attractive location for any investor.

That is why those reclaimed land projects were announced, they will increase Dubai's coastline to more than 1000km.

Well, progress has always had it's proponents and opponents, just like progress has its advantages and disadvantages. I don't think this is really a matter of narrow-mindedness as it is a matter of personal opinion on progress. The dutch have been reclaiming land for a long time. The size of land that is reclaimed here is minute in comparison. Furthermore, if people wouldn't buy the real estate, these projects wouldn't have been built. So in all likelyhood, these projects are completely practical.

[paw25694]

It's an Arabic Poem, it means:

Take wisdom from the wise
It takes a man of vision to write on water
Not everyone who rides a horse is a jockey
Great men rise to greater challenges

(OOT) is the arabic that Emirati use and Saudi Arabian use is the same? (/OOT)

[Dr. Dubai]

Only some difference in pronunciation, written language is mainly the same^^

[Stephan23]

Another unbelievable project at Dubai. THE WORLD

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[paw25694]

the world is stunning!

[drmadham]

im gonna play the lottery and win a couple million dollars and buy myself these properties. :booze:

[A.U.S. arch. Student]

Credit to, What? for posting this picture
If you look to the left of Palm Jebel Ali you can see land reclamtion for Dubai Waterfront is also underway
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[ZZ-II]

when was this pic taken?

[A.U.S. arch. Student]

not sure but it looks very recent

[eng_kheffa]

me 2 think that

[sajtion]

i wonder whats going to happen when the rising sea levels start in 2050

[eng_kheffa]

from the coming few years 2 near that date UAE would have carried out the appropriate solutions 4 that problem

[stjern]

i wonder whats going to happen when the rising sea levels start in 2050

just had to point out that was the most ignorant thing I have ever heard.:bash:
:nuts: :nuts:

[James R. Hawkwood]

^^
Then you have atlantis 2!! :lol:
Man they designed this for a great hollywood movie: Atlantis 2: The big blub! :lol: :lol:

Nah they have designed it so it takes sea level rises into account.
And the sea level rises not so very fast for the comming decades.

:tiasd:

[DocShergar]

Posted by What?

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[eng_kheffa]

i think 3.5 years is enough 4 completing everything ther

[LosAngelesMetroBoy]

hey, this palm wont have big commie blocks of appartments. Bravo

[dubaiflo]

^^ don't be too sure.

aside from this, you should take a closer look at palm jum thread and the recent shoreline photos, they look nothing like commie blocks...

[Siopao]

in all honesty i find these projects to be rediculous. dont get me wrong i love the amount of development in dubai, but i dont think these huge reclamation projects in the sea do the world any favours. i find them kind of pointless, beyond extending the citys ego.

with dubai's population, yes it's extremely ridiculous. :cheers: :nuts:

[TYW]

i prefer the waterfront to be a separate project. now Jebel Ali looks so weird :(

[dubaiflo]

from today:

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digitalglobe found by hollie maea and pearl of the gulf ;)

[TYW]

little boxes are starting to appear! thanks for the pic ;)

[ZZ-II]

impressive, slowly we can see the Waterfront Shape

[dubaiflo]

i could not find the waterfront thread so posted it here along, since they are both connected now anyway.

[Imre]

01/July/2007

The Palm Jebel Ali PART 1


my first visit in the Palm Jebel Ali:)

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[Imre]

01/July/2007

The Palm Jebel Ali , PART 2


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[Imre]

01/July/2007

The Palm Jebel Ali , PART 3

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[Imre]

01/July/2007

The Palm Jebel Ali , PART 4

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[Imre]

Breathtaking new image of Dubai’s future made public for the first time

- Most up-to-date rendering of the world’s fastest changing cityscape
- New landmasses will cover an area larger than Manhattan


Dubai, 18 July 2007: The future of Dubai is revealed in a never-seen-before rendering of what the city will look like from above in the coming years. It was released by Nakheel, the region’s largest developer and a key force behind its most iconic developments, including world-famous man-made island The Palm Jumeirah.

The image was created by super-imposing renderings of the Nakheel’s projects onto a recent satellite image of Dubai. It shows the changing face of Dubai’s shoreline as the emirate’s famous man-made islands – The Palm Trilogy and The World – grow into the Gulf while new residential and business districts expand the city into the desert.

Nakheel’s release of the photo highlights the role these landmark projects are set to play in the region’s future. Central to this are the three man-made islands which comprise The Palm Trilogy – The Palm Jumeirah, The Palm Jebel Ali and The Palm Deira. Between them, these three developments will add more than 400km of coastline to the shores of Dubai, and cover more than 60 square kilometres of land – more than the entire surface area of Manhattan (59 square kilometres). Alongside these is The World, an exclusive development of 300 islands in the shape of the map of the world, located 4km kilometres from the shore, and finally Nakheel’s Waterfront development which will be a city for more than a million people.

Chris O’Donnell, Nakheel Chief Executive Officer, said:

“Ask anyone at Nakheel what they feel when they look at this new image and they’ll say they feel extraordinarily proud - and they should. In the last six years, Nakheel has made excellent progress in building the vision of Dubai; from completing developments such as The Gardens, Jumeirah Islands and Ibn Battuta Mall to delivering the first residences at The Palm Jumeirah and International City. This vision is not exclusively about building icons, but developing a range of projects that cater to the differing demands of the market; from luxury waterfront villas built on landmarks to quality apartments at accessible prices.

“The satellite image demonstrates how we’re continuing to turn the vision of Dubai into reality. If you fly over Dubai you can see projects such as The Palm Deira and The World taking shape; the future evolving right now in front of our eyes. ”


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[jaja3000jaja]

Niiiice, I really hate the new renders of the third palm though.

[Sentient Seas]

Only in Dubai...

[jaja3000jaja]

Was that a reply to me or just an awestruck statement about the pics?

[Imre]

The Palm Jebel Ali progress moves to new phase

- Over 95% of land reclamation complete
- Samsung awarded contract to begin infrastructure works


Dubai, 22 July 2007: With the majority of land reclamation on The Palm Jebel Ali complete, Nakheel has begun putting in place an infrastructure which will eventually support more than 250,000 people.

This process began with the award of a contract to Samsung to build six of 8 bridges connecting the mainland to the trunk and crescent sections. Work has begun on the bridges which will eventually link to an estimated 125 km of roads on The Palm Jebel Ali.

The Palm Jebel Ali is a landmark commercial, residential, and tourism development for Dubai, which, along with the Dubai Waterfront project, will transform an area of empty desert and sea into a bustling international community, with an estimated population of 1.7 million people by 2020.

Work on The Palm Jebel Ali began in May 2002 with the construction of the breakwater and the beginning of land reclamation, while ground improvement works began in August 2006. This latest development builds on the success of the previous phases with completion of the bridges due by November 2010, and the final element of the project’s infrastructure – largely including work on the ‘spine’ and ‘fronds’ – set to finish by the end of 2012.

The Palm Jebel Ali is actually two unconnected islands, each with their own infrastructure and connection to the mainland. The first consists of a ‘trunk’ leading up from the shore, a ‘spine’, and sixteen ‘fronds’ which span off the spine. Surrounding this palm shape, the second is a crescent formed of five segments in a semicircle linked by bridges. Splitting the channel between the crescent and the palm is an inspirational poem in Arabic ‘written’ with pontoons and visible from the air and lit at night time by an innovative dynamic lighting system.

Land reclamation along the lines of the original masterplan is 100% complete, with additional reclamation to widen the spine and to lengthen the fronds currently underway

Marwan Al Qamzi, Managing Director, The Palm Jebel Ali, said:

“Work on The Palm Jebel Ali is proceeding extremely well, and it is a testament to the quality of both our internal team and our contractors that we are now in a position to move on to this new phase of development.

“The first stage of reclamation is now fully complete, and the full shape of The Palm Jebel Ali can now be seen from above – an amazing sight. What we are beginning now is the process of turning this achievement into a living, working city with a wealth of residential, commercial and tourism offerings for Dubai.”

Dave Chung, Regional Director, Business Development for Samsung, said:

“Samsung are extremely pleased to be working with Nakheel in delivering a key stage of one of the world’s newest landmarks. The Palm Jebel Ali is an incredible feat of engineering and we are duly proud to be part of that legacy.

“For Samsung, this is a particularly significant contract as it signals our ambition, shared with Nakheel, to turn the most ambitious projects in the world into reality. That is a vision which is very much at the heart of Dubai’s growth, and we are in a fantastic position to play a crucial role in its progress.”

[44p]

still have a lot of work to do:gaah:

[wap-190]

When will they start with constructions of buildings? Beginning of 2008?

[Imre]

Full steam ahead for The Palm Jebel Ali

- Vibrocompaction 55% complete
- Land mass of island similar in strength to mainland Dubai


Dubai, 14 August 2007: The Palm Jebel Ali continues to make significant progress with Nakheel announcing that 55% of ground improvement works have been completed.

Nakheel is currently employing a ground improvement technique at The Palm Jebel Ali known as vibrocompaction. The process, which is performed with specially designed vibrating probes, significantly increases the bearing capacity of the soil making it ready for construction and ensures that no subsidence of land can take place in the future.

Currently 18 vibroprobes are being used at The Palm Jebel Ali, each weighing approximately 2,600 kilograms and capable of up to 1,800 revolutions per minute, resulting in a force of 30 to 50 tonnes. The long, hollow probes go through the entire depth of reclamation until they penetrate the seabed’s hard layers at average depths of 15 metres. During this process, the combined action of vibration and the jetting of water rearrange loose sand grains into a compact state. Sand is then added from the ground surface to fill the void space created by the vibrator and to ensure that any soft layers on the sea bed are densified.


Vibrocompaction increases the soil bearing capacity of reclaimed land by around 80% to create a land mass that is similar in strength to mainland Dubai. The average area being compacted at The Palm Jebel Ali on a daily basis is approximately 13,000 m2 per day, with the entire 7.5km by 7.5km island to be treated. The entire process is expected to be completed at the end of March 2008.

Marwan Al Qamzi, Managing Director, The Palm Jebel Ali, said:

“What would normally take nature a period of more than 20 years to achieve can be accomplished in just a few months using vibrocompaction. The process ensures that the reclaimed land mass of The Palm Jebel Ali is strong enough to build buildings of significant height; it also ensures that the island will not move - there’s absolutely no chance that the island can sink despite the rumours that seem to circulate in Dubai!”

The Palm Jebel Ali is a landmark commercial, residential and tourism development for Dubai, which, along with the Waterfront project, will transform an area of empty desert and sea into a bustling international community, with an estimated population of 1.7 million people by 2020. With the majority of land reclamation on The Palm Jebel Ali complete, Nakheel has already begun putting in place an infrastructure which will eventually support a population of more than 250,000 people.

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[44p]

thanks imre!:cheers: :cheers:

[ZZ-II]

great news, palm jebel ali is progressing very good :)

[Krattle]

I think this is one of the most awesome (awe-inspiring) projects Mankind has ever engaged in.

I also have a lot of fun reading some of the comments. Reclaiming land from other planets?! LOL! Can the Earth's core take it? lol...

so many people worry about the stupid fish these things kill. seriously, if it really mattered they wouldn't build them. if they killed millions upon millions of fish, interrupting the business of the fishermen, then they wouldn't build them

and the rising sea levels? the estimate is a few centimeters in the next century BFD

[pimvdh]

^^ you are totally right

[nezzybaby]

and the rising sea levels? the estimate is a few centimeters in the next century BFD

and that isnt even the point, if the sea levels do rise quicker, the whole of dubai will flood not just the offshore developments, so its kind of an irrelevant argument.

[rugbytommy]

so many people worry about the stupid fish these things kill. seriously, if it really mattered they wouldn't build them. if they killed millions upon millions of fish, interrupting the business of the fishermen, then they wouldn't build them


I know SSC has a strict policy on being nice to everyone and all but in the few months that I've been browsing (and recently posting) on here , that was the most idiotic thing I've heard on here .

Stupid fish?I really think their brain size is irrelevant...When they are dead , they are dead and we all suffer.

"if it really mattered they wouldn't build them."Developers care about the amount of money they can make regardless of the damage they cause. It also suggests that you think developers have the final say on what "matters" .It also implies that you personally believe , as they are building them , that it doesn't matter.:ohno:

"if they killed millions upon millions of fish, interrupting the business of the fishermen, then they wouldn't build them"
Just out of curiosity , when has Nakheel consulted the fishing industry , or the diving industry for that matter?Sure they have employed some consultants and have tried to build artificial reefs on palm jumeriah but at the end of the day , they are there to make money...

sorry for the rant but I hate it when the village idiot comes out of hiding...

[Imre]

18/October/2007

The Palm Jebel Ali

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[Taylorhoge]

amzing pics

[Dr. Dubai]

Very nice Imre!

You made a helicopter flight?:)

[Imre]

thanks, yes:)

[FK]

Amazing :)

[Imre]

06/January/2008

The Palm Jebel Ali

Crescent,crescent bridges,vibrocompaction


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[Imre]

06/January/2008

The Palm Jebel Ali

Crescent,crescent bridges,vibrocompaction

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[Imre]

06/January/2008

The Palm Jebel Ali

trunk,fronds

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[Imre]

06/January/2008

The Palm Jebel Ali

the end of the trunk,crescent

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Dubai Marina, Jumeirah Lakes Tower, Almas Tower from the crescent of th Palm Jebel Ali

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[mbuildings]

although dubai has very nice buildings..............is still a desert

[LoverOfDubai]

The way you say it, it sounds as if that is a bad thing.

[george_101]

although dubai has very nice buildings..............is still a desert

Well of course.. For now. :lol:

[Alle]

06/January/2008

The Palm Jebel Ali

the end of the trunk,crescent

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Dubai Marina, Jumeirah Lakes Tower, Almas Tower from the crescent of th Palm Jebel Ali

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Wow. The view towards the Marina is great and will only get better.

Can you see SZR from there? (or at least the BD)

I am sure it will look awesome when finished, if they do a good landscaping job and dont overdevelop it. It will be further enhanced with the waterfront, the arabian canal and the adjacent developments including Al Burj.



Also Imre, you seem to be getting your way around everywhere in Dubai, your a VIP there now i guess :).

[SLion]

This whole project is pointless.
Dubai has tonnes of space to expand into but they waste money and reclaim land.
And Dubai is building 3 islands and the world.
POINTLESS.

[Alle]

The point is money and beauty. So as a urban design enthusiast i like it :).

Its also not completely true what you are saying, there may be a lot of space but there is only so much shoreline. And living by the shore with a view of the city is sought after.

[AltinD]

This whole project is pointless.
Dubai has tonnes of space to expand into but they waste money and reclaim land.
And Dubai is building 3 islands and the world.
POINTLESS.

Pontless? Would you prefer to live near the ocean or in the midle of nowhere?

[nezzybaby]

^or to put it another way, current length of dubai coastline around 40km, length after all projects complete, over 1000km, people pay more for beach front properties. Thats a lot more expensive desirebable properties than they could otherwise build.

[TXSkyWatcher]

Sorry but there is a good point to all this unreal construction. They are creating the world's playground in hopes to make tourism replace the revenues they have enjoyed with their oil reserves. To do this and do it right requires contruction that is beyond the normal scope. Not only that....I think it will actually work for them.

[wenders]

nowadays such symbolic ideas on th efirst hint get the biggest attention...how sad is that?

[Imre]

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[Imre]

Nakheel to reveal plans for new era of waterfront development at TDIM 2008


Dubai, 14 January 2008: Nakheel, one of the world’s largest privately-held property developers, will showcase plans for its new era of waterfront development at this year’s TDIM 2008 (Tourism Development project & Investment Market), a new exhibition taking place at Dubai World Trade Centre on 20th to 22nd January.

Nakheel will play a key role in the first ever TDIM exhibition with the largest stand in the company’s history, which is approximately the same size as three Olympic swimming pools. A number of new developments will be revealed in exciting shows talking place in two large domes situated within the stand. Nakheel will also unveil a 13 metre-long scale model of Dubai with an updated show, detailing the role the waterfront has played in the growth of Dubai and the major role Nakheel has played in this.

Each of Nakheel’s waterfront projects will be displayed at the exhibition, including the latest addition to Nakheel’s diverse portfolio of projects, Dubai Promenade. A model of the recently launched waterfront community is set to be revealed, which will allow visitors to see how Dubai Promenade will create a virtual peninsula along the emirate’s shoreline anchored by a spectacular five-star wheel-shaped hotel.

Manal Shaheen, Director, Sales, Marketing and Customer Services, said: “Nakheel is thrilled to play such a major role in the first ever TDIM exhibition. As the creator of some of the world’s most iconic developments, TDIM provides a perfect opportunity to showcase our most visionary projects, such as The Palm Jumeirah and The World, but also the exciting new waterfront projects that we are launching this month. The Nakheel stand is the largest that we have ever created in our history and will feature some truly spectacular attractions.”

Fast Future / Global Futures and Foresight (GFF), a strategic futures think tank, which draws on a global network of business, academics, and future thinkers from across the world, will also feature at Nakheel’s stand. Nakheel is currently sponsoring a study conducted by GFF, titled ‘The Future of Travel and Tourism in the Middle East – A Vision to 2020’; seminars discussing this study will also be conducted at the exhibition.

Manal Shaheen added: “The partnership with GFF provides an opportunity for Nakheel to further demonstrate that we are taking positive steps in recognising the long term effects of ongoing development.”


Project updates: The Palm Trilogy

The first residents began moving into The Palm Jumeirah at the end of 2006 and now more than 1,500 homes have been handed over. The Palm Jumeirah’s villas and apartments sold out within days of launch and now yield average premiums of 70-120%. Over the next three to four years, Nakheel will transform The Palm Jumeirah into one of the world’s premier resorts with an average of 25,000 hotel guests and 20,000 visitors a day. There will be 30 five star hotels including Atlantis and Trump Tower, luxury marinas, and a purpose built theatre for Cirque du Soleil. The QE2 will also be located off The Palm Jumeirah.

The Palm Jebel Ali which will add a further 100 kilometres of coastline to Dubai is progressing at a rapid pace. Reclamation on the project began in October 2002 and reclamation of land from the original masterplan is now 100% complete. Reclamation of additions to the original master plan, including the lengthening of fronds and widening of the spine is underway. Primary breakwater construction work was completed in December 2006 by leading engineering company, Jan de Nul, and infrastructure work commenced in April 2007 with the construction of six bridges by Samsung which will connect to the mainland.

At the opposite end of Dubai, The Palm Deira – the newest and largest of the Palm developments – is also progressing well, and in terms of reclaimed land is already bigger than The Palm Jumeirah. Reclamation of the entire project is on schedule to be completed by 2013. The Palm Deira will add 226 kilometres of coastline and will be 4,635 hectares in size. Eighty per cent of The Palm Deira is expected to be for residential purposes. This new ‘city’ will include a wide variety of facilities, amenities and public services, from schools to hospitals, places of worship to recreational facilities, shopping malls to sports amenities for use by up to one million people.

Based four kilometres offshore from Dubai in the Arabian Gulf, one of Nakheel’s most iconic projects, The World, is also progressing at a rapid pace. Land reclamation has now been fully completed and more than half of the total islands available for sale have been sold. Last year saw a huge demand from investors; with almost 50 islands sold. Measuring approximately 9 kilometres in width by 7 kilometres in length, the development covers approximately 931 hectares and adds an additional 232 kilometres of beachfront to Dubai’s coastline. Cost of islands vary depending on size and location, and are currently between $15- $50 million.

[Shezan]

l think it's the biggest palm on earth.

[Shezan]

:)

[Dallasbrink]

Tropical Get-Away in the dessert...Tropical Get-Away on a tropical island.....hmmmm Ill take the real think and go to Bermuda.

[Imre]

20/January/2008

TDIM 2008

The Palm Jebel Ali

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[TOB1AS]

WOW, look at all those skyscrapers!! :D

[Dallasbrink]

its never going to happen. There is already to much development in Dubai for construction of this size to happen.

1 in 1,000,000,000 chance

[Khanrak]

its never going to happen. There is already to much development in Dubai for construction of this size to happen.

1 in 1,000,000,000 chance

Thats what they all say - I can hardly blame 'em though, it IS pretty mind-blowing after all. Nevertheless, it WILL indeed happen.

[nezzybaby]

I dont understand dallas what isnt going to happen, the palm jumeirah which already has 90% of the buildings built, the Palm Jebel Ali which is completly reclaimed now and waiting for construction to start, the world which is mostly reclaimed, the palm deira which is breaking water as we speak, the waterfront where i believe dredging has already begun, or the very latest thing the universe?? If history is anything to go by, id take your 1 in a billion bet and claim my billion tomorrow. Id say chances of this happening are somewhere between 100% for everything bar the univers which is around 70-80% likely.

[Imre]

pics from the Nakheel

February 2008

The Palm Jebel Ali

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[Imre]

live!

4 water parks: http://www.videonewswire.com/VWP/Player/advplayer.html?id=46345&uid=0&time=GEEMEGGMFKELGK&digest=D9sNyAo8LPrvKFiDb9vCdQ

[dopeman1]

this is so fucking amazing....

[ardi]

just amazing

[Imre]

WORLDS OF DISCOVERY PLANNED FOR NAKHEEL’S THE PALM JEBEL ALI IN DUBAI

Busch Entertainment Corporation and Nakheel sign Memorandum of Understanding to develop four theme parks in the United Arab Emirates

Orlando, Fla. (Feb. 28, 2008) – Busch Entertainment Corporation (BEC), the family entertainment division of Anheuser-Busch Cos., today announced an agreement with Nakheel PJSC, one of the world’s largest property developers, to create the Worlds of Discovery – SeaWorld, Aquatica, Busch Gardens and Discovery Cove – on The Palm Jebel Ali in Dubai.

BEC and Nakheel, a key company in Dubai’s transformation into one of the fastest growing cities in the world, reached agreement earlier this month on the terms of a Memorandum of Understanding that calls for the phased construction of four theme parks on the second of the company’s three Palm man-made island developments.

Nakheel will invest the necessary capital to build and operate the parks. BEC will license its brands to Nakheel and operate the parks under a management contract.

Worlds of Discovery will occupy a section of The Palm Jebel Ali known as “the Crown,” which will resemble a giant killer whale when reclamation work is complete. Nakheel’s plans for The Palm Jebel Ali, currently the world’s largest man-made island, also call for the development of commercial, residential and shopping districts, as well as resort hotels and restaurants.

BEC President and Chief Operating Officer Jim Atchison announced the deal today with Nakheel’s Chief Executive Chris O’Donnell in a ceremony at SeaWorld Orlando’s Shamu Stadium. Also present were BEC Chief Marketing Officer Joe Couceiro and Marwan Al Qamzi, Managing Director of The Palm Jebel Ali.

“Dubai has become one of the world’s leading tourist destinations, and a key part of the strategy has been attracting world-class entertainment brands to the emirate. We have already concluded partnerships with major brands such as Trump, Cirque du Soleil, and Atlantis, and the partnership with BEC is a further example of Dubai’s growth as a city of global prominence,” O’Donnell said. “We are extremely honored that The Palm Jebel Ali will become home to the first Worlds of Discovery theme parks outside of the U.S., which is not only a major coup for Nakheel, but for the whole of Dubai.”

“We are delighted to sign this unique partnership with BEC. SeaWorld, Aquatica, Busch Gardens and Discovery Cove are incredible entertainment experiences that have thrilled millions of families since opening,” Al Qamzi said. “Worlds of Discovery will become the attraction of The Palm Jebel Ali and I am already excited about the prospect of opening the doors to our very first visitors.”

The Worlds of Discovery project will be phased and includes SeaWorld, Busch Gardens, Discovery Cove and, the company’s newest theme park brand, Aquatica. Worlds of Discovery on The Palm Jebel Ali will also include a variety of other family activities, including resort hotels, spas, shops and restaurants.

In addition to SeaWorld and Busch Gardens, plans call for the construction of a Discovery Cove similar to the park adjacent to SeaWorld Orlando in Central Florida. Discovery Cove in Orlando is an all-inclusive, reservations only park that features a variety of animal interactions and resort experiences, most notably swimming with bottlenose dolphins, rays and exotic fish. The first Aquatica, SeaWorld’s waterpark, opened this week in Orlando.

Preliminary design work and site planning is underway, with the first phase expected to open in 2012.

More than 300 million cubic yards of sand and 10 million tons of rock have been used in the construction of The Palm Jebel Ali, with the island adding more than 52 miles of coastline to Dubai. Reclamation of the island is nearly complete and Nakheel has already begun putting an infrastructure in place that will eventually support a population of more than 280,000 people.

BEC President, Jim Atchison, said the partnership provides tremendous growth opportunity for both companies: “Dubai has emerged as one of the world’s great travel destinations. Thanks to the vision of companies like Nakheel, the future for this city and this region is bright. We’re thrilled to be joining the tourism community in the emirate and look forward to a long and fruitful partnership with Nakheel.”

The Worlds of Discovery in Dubai will be designed and managed by BEC. The parks will be staffed by a combination of BEC expatriates and executives trained in BEC parks in the United States and workers recruited regionally.

SeaWorld Dubai will include many of the attractions visitors have come to enjoy in BEC’s U.S. operations, including killer whale, dolphin and sea lion attractions and marine themed rides. BEC will provide all animals for the parks developed in Dubai.

About Nakheel
Nakheel is one of the world’s largest privately held real estate developers, and a key player in realizing the vision of Dubai for the 21st century: creating a world-class destination for living, business and tourism.

Nakheel is developing an iconic portfolio of innovative landmark projects in Dubai across a range of sectors -- residential, commercial, retail and leisure.

Nakheel’s developments spread across more than 2 billion square feet of land, and its projects are projected to be worth $60 billion. Upon completion, Nakheel’s waterfront projects will have added more than 600 miles of shoreline to Dubai’s coastline.

Nakheel’s portfolio currently includes The Palm Jumeirah, The Palm Jebel Ali, The Palm Deira, The World, The Universe, Waterfront, Jumeirah Islands, Jumeirah Village, Jumeirah Park, Jumeirah Heights, The Gardens, Discovery Gardens, Ibn Battuta Mall, Al Furjan, International City, Dragon Mart Complex, Dubai Promenade, Port Rashid and Dubai Design Centre.

Nakheel is a key entity within Dubai World. Dubai World is one of the world’s largest holding companies and supervises a portfolio of businesses and projects for the Dubai government across five continents and more than 100 countries.



About BEC
Orlando-based Busch Entertainment Corporation is the family entertainment division of Anheuser-Busch Companies, Inc. BEC operates 10 Worlds of Discovery parks across the U.S.: SeaWorld Florida in Orlando, SeaWorld California in San Diego, SeaWorld Texas in San Antonio; Busch Gardens Africa in Tampa, Fla., Busch Gardens Europe in Williamsburg, Va.; Discovery Cove in Orlando; Sesame Place in Langhorne, Pa. near Philadelphia; Aquatica, SeaWorld’s waterpark in Orlando; and water parks Adventure Island in Tampa and Water Country USA in Williamsburg.

Worlds of Discovery parks employ more than 21,000 people nationwide. Further information can be found at www.WorldsofDiscovery.com

(Nakheel)

[TEKKEN]

Wow amazing

There are three palms now in Dubai

Palm Jumeirah

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Palm Jebel Ali


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And Palm Deira

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[Imre]

WORLDS OF DISCOVERY PARK DESCRIPTORS


SeaWorld
SeaWorld is the world’s premier marine mammal adventure park with up-close animal encounters, world-class attractions and unforgettable performances that immerse guests in the mysteries of the sea. Whether coming face-to-face with Shamu, petting dolphins, counting the teeth on a shark or feeding seals and sea lions, vacation adventures become lifelong memories at SeaWorld. For more than four decades, this beloved marine park has entertained hundreds of millions of guests with breathtaking animal experiences and awe-inspiring shows, as well as dynamic rides that twist, turn, and drench guests with unprecedented thrills.

Busch Gardens
Busch Gardens is the ultimate family adventure park, featuring an unparalleled combination of up-close animal encounters, live entertainment and world-class thrill rides. For nearly 50 years, Busch Gardens has brought guests face-to-face with exotic and endangered animals in unique and adventurous settings that help create lifelong memories. From amazing shows to the pulse-pounding thrills of some of the world’s most exhilarating roller coasters, a world of discovery awaits guests at Busch Gardens.

Discovery Cove
Discovery Cove is an extraordinary family adventure where guests have the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to swim with dolphins, rays and tropical fish. This luxury park offers guests the most exciting animal encounters the world has to offer. Discovery Cove is a paradise of rocky lagoons surrounded by lush landscaping, coral reefs, tropical rivers, waterfalls, and gleaming white-sand beaches.

Aquatica by SeaWorld
Aquatica is a one-of-a-kind waterpark inspired by the South Seas that only SeaWorld could create. Aquatica immerses guests in the playfulness of the sea, taking them in, over and under the water itself with some of the world’s most unique water rides and animal encounters. Aquatica blends up-close animal experiences, waters from serene to extreme, high speed thrills and wide, sandy beaches to create an exotic family vacation.

(http://www.worldsofdiscovery.com)

[hoosier]

Wow, Jebel Ali encloses a lot more water than Jumeirah.

The people living on those fronds will feel like they are living next to a massive lake.

Will there be a tunnel connecting the fronds to the outer trunk a la Jumeirah?

[phillybud]

An impressive - really, an amazing undertaking. When everything that is planned for Dubai is done, this will be one of the great construction and engineering feats for the whole world to admire. I salute the leaders of Dubai for their vision and courage to create such a massive project.

[Riporto]

An impressive - really, an amazing undertaking. When everything that is planned for Dubai is done, this will be one of the great construction and engineering feats for the whole world to admire. I salute the leaders of Dubai for their vision and courage to create such a massive project.

Right words phillybud, the courage and vision missing in Italy... :ohno:
I admire them too!

[paul.c.martens]

I somewhat expected them to announce something in Dubai over anywhere else in the world for a reason I'm not sure. Call it a hunch. Most of the local papers here thought it was China.

Some pics:

http://web.mac.com/paulcorneliusmartens/TOOPP/Blog/Entries/2008/3/3_BEC_Announces_Four_Parks_In_Dubai_files/satelite_whale.jpg

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[LoverOfDubai]

Most of the local papers here thought it was China.

What do you mean? Are you saying that American media thought that Dubai is a city in China?
Or are you saying that the American media thought the next Sea World and Busch Gardens would be in China?

[paul.c.martens]

Many local papers predicted BEC would build in China before BEC's announcement, very few thought Dubai would be an option for BEC.

Personally I would like to see Disney do something in Dubai.

Curious as to why Disney is not openly considering Dubai. I'd like to know the story there, though am not sure I'll ever be privy to that sort of info!

[Stephan23]

By The King: (few days old)

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a lot of soil testing here, but not any real process.
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[Alle]

Does anyone know if that port will be moved?

I bet they have learned a lot from Palm Jumeirah so their approach to this project will be interesting to watch, in regards to how it will differ from the former.

[taboe]

Are the islands raised some metres? Did they consider the very probable rising of the sea level in the future?

[helghast]

its never going to happen. There is already to much development in Dubai for construction of this size to happen.

1 in 1,000,000,000 chanceand where do u get that at ??, they will get built. and i'm willing to bet on that. to Dubai there's never to much development

[Alle]

Are the islands raised some metres? Did they consider the very probable rising of the sea level in the future?

Probable?

The sea level will keep changing in the future no matter what, look at London, they had to solve that there as well. The world is not static.

Im sure they have thought about that. Lets just hope it doesnt involve building floodgates :lol:.

[A.U.S. arch. Student]

Alle I do not think the port will be removed they are actually reclaiming land to expand further into the sea.

[AltinD]

Where will the port go, there isn't any place left for it? Remember kids: that Port has done more for Dubai then anything else, even oil.

The old Port Rashid in Dubai proper (near the future Palm Deira) will be decommissioned soon and the area re-urbanized.

The Jebel Ali port is there to stay and expand, as part of the logistic city that includes also the HUUUGE Jebel Ali Free Zone, the HUUUGE Al Maktoum Airport and the surrounding logistic dedicated area.

[Stephan23]

Today from Omaro

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[Chakazoolu]

Does anyone know the masterplan for the Jebel Ali port exapnsion?

I saw a rendering of 4 large rectangle islands paralel to the palm jebel ali, that reaches as far as the palm.

It looked awful.

More worrying is that they all of this new cargo, means a rapid increase in logistics, I know the logistcal, industrial areas are located around the new airport, close to the port, but what about all the new traffic.... and the trucks.

Anyone who goes up to the great big roundabout next to DIP on emriates road, will know how bad the traffic is, mostly with trucks.

With Dubailand and the port exapnsion, what is the traffic going to be like. Its un thinkable??????????????????????????

As for the waterfront properties, well they will be stuck in the middle of the traffic jam.

What has RTA got planned?