Nakheel Awards Beach Works for Island B in Dubai Islands to Mar Marine
Nakheel has awarded marine and beach works on Island B in Dubai Islands to Mar Marine and Building Contracting, involving the development of 3 km of coastline and the addition of 320 meters of beach.
Nakheel, a subsidiary of Dubai Holding Real Estate, has awarded a contract to Mar Marine and Building Contracting for marine and beach works on Island B within the Dubai Islands project.
The contract includes developing approximately three kilometers of the island's western coastline and adding 320 meters of waterfront near the "Bay Villas" community, which comprises 636 villas and townhouses. It also encompasses constructing new breakwaters, removing old protective rocks, creating the new beach, and maintaining existing beaches.
Khalid Al Malik, CEO of Dubai Holding Real Estate, stated that the works will create a "high-quality coastal environment" developed alongside the broader master plan for the project.
Completion of the works is expected in the fourth quarter of 2027. Dubai Islands spans an area of 18.6 square kilometers across five islands, targeting over 230,000 residents across nearly 62,000 residential units, in addition to more than 11,000 hotel rooms and over 4,000 branded residences.
What do these terms mean?
Nakheel: A major Emirati real estate developer under Dubai Holding Real Estate, known for flagship projects including Palm Jumeirah and Dubai Islands.
Dubai Islands: A major coastal development in Dubai extending across five islands with a total area of approximately 18.6 square kilometers.
Breakwaters: Marine structures constructed offshore to protect beaches from strong waves and retain sand in place.
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