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Cargo Village Expansion: A Dhs 730 million lage began in June 1998. it is expected to significantly increase cargo handing capacity to almost 3 million tons annually by the year 2018. The 170,000 square metre project will be in 3 stages and is due for completion by the year 2010. It aims at sustaining cargo growth and enable Dubai to meet the new millennium demands. Stage two will upgrade the existing cargo terminals to a semi-automatic status. In the same phase, a new multistory Mega Cargo Terminal (Terminal 1) will be built. Completion of this construction is expected by 2005. In phase three, following the commissioning of Terminal 1, Emirates and Mail Services will move into the new Terminal that will also accommodate general cargo growth of other airlines.
Jebel Ali Port Expansion: A massive Dhs. 4.20 billion expansion plan for Jebel Ali Port will increase capacity from the present 4 million, 20-foot containers (TEUs) to 21.8 million. The project comprises four phases extending until 2020.
Global Archipelago Islands: Al Nakheel Properties will build 30 islands that include hotels, apartments and entertainments area. The 30 islands are located 8 kilometers from Jumeirah beach between Jumeirah Palm and Rashid Port. The Project shall be completed by 2005.
Dubai Railway Project: An ambitious project to give Dubai a public railway transport system is taking final shape with construction scheduled to start by 2003. The expected cost of the project is approximately Dhs. 2.80 billion. There will be two lines - Red and Green - the combined length of both lines will be 50 km. There will be 37 stations. The Red Line will stretch from Sharjah border to Jebel Ali. The Green Line will stretch from Dubai International Airport to Al Ghubaiba area, via Khalid bin Al Waleed Road. The main station will be Al Ittihad Square. Anticipated year of competition is 2008.
Dubai Festival City: Dubai Festival City, a multi-phase project expected to transform the 4 km site along the creek waterfront in Al Garhoud into a world class one-stop destination for dining, shopping, family entertainment and conventions will cost an estimated Dh 6 billion. Construction will commence soon and the first phase of the projects will be completed in 2006. The Festival City will be executed by Abdulla Al Futtaim Group and will be the biggest tourism and commercial project in the Middle East.
Terminal 2 Expansion: Dubai International Airport will start the expansion of Terminal 2 at a cost of Dh 500 million. Phase one will be completed by August 2003 and the second phase will be completed by 2005. The expansion will have dedicated sections for passengers processing facilities - immigration, visa delivery and transfers, a separate section for well wishers, and a 300-seat restaurant. A second baggage claim carousel will be added along with a dedicated transit lounge and two new boarding gates.
Development of Al Jadaf: Dubai Municipality will start the development of Al Jadaf area an area of 6 sq kilometers. In this new area, there will be 6,819 housing units in addition to an entertainment area.
Deira Corniche Improvements: The Deira Corniche will have a new frontage at a cost of Dh 3.307 billion. Dubai Municipality will development the corniche in 2003 and it will cover the area between Hamriyah Port and Port Rashid. The area covers about 5 sq km along Deira beach. As part of the project, the Municipality will develop the existing Fish and Vegetable Market and the Hamriyah Market will be shifted to Al Awir. The project will include commercial buildings, an art museum, social clubs, tourism centers etc. A special area will be reserved for the monorail, which will connect the Deira Corniche with Bur Dubai passing near the Al Shindagha tunnel. An artificial island will be built in front of the beach and will be connected to the corniche by a bridge. The island will also have four hotels.
Dubai Airport Expansion: The Department of Civil Aviation (DCA) has revised its growth projections for passenger traffic through Dubai International Airport to 70 million passengers by 2016 and 100 million by 2025, up from a previously projected 60 million per year in 2020. Accordingly the new expansion will be designed to handle up to 70 million passengers a year. Work on the airport expansion began in mid-2002.
Greenhouse Projects: The DH 1.2 million-greenhouse project near the camel track at Nad Al Sheba started in January 2002.
Jeble Ali Coastal Area Development: This project covers a 1,275 hectares area, which will be developed into a residential and tourist's area with the construction of hotels, beach cabins, housing and public utilities in line with international standards. Main features will include artificial water canals and lakes that will crisscross the entire area in a variety of shapes. A Business and Financial Island will also be set up with skyscrapers, international hotels and tourists resorts along the water desalination plant is also proposed as part of the project. The plant will have a daily production capacity of 3000 megawatts of electricity, as it will treat more than 260 million gallons of water daily.
Umm Suqeim Beach Project: this project involves development of the beach into a tourist destination. It will include a car park, coffee shops, shops for selling water sports accessories and marine equipment and the rental of various equipment.
Green Community Village: Union Properties is embarking on a Dh 650 million integrated community village project at the Dubai Investment Park. The company will be the first in Dubai to introduce 30-year lease contracts for expatriates at the Village, which will have 700 residential units.
Dubai Autodrome and Business Park: Union Properties plans to build Dubai Autodrome, the Middle East's first fully integrated motor sports facility. A 5km circuit designed to Formula One specifications, complete with grandstand, hospitality suites, retail shops, F1-themed refreshment outlets and restaurants. Facilities will include educational centres for 4*4 and rally driving, indoor and outdoor kart tracks, junior Formula BMW, Touring Cars, Formula 3, American Le Mans, Super Bikes plus off-road driving and driver training contres. In keeping with Dubai's quality standards, Dubai Autodrome aims to be the region's motor racing hub. An Automotive Business Park will be established within the complex and available for leasing to support the industry.
Hydrofoils Hotel, Dubai - Epic destination with 220 suites under the sea
Dubai is to host the world's first underwater hotel called Hydropolis. The hotel will resemble a giant submarine anchored in the Gulf, and accessed only by a tunnel via a waterside reception area. Work on the AED 1780-millon 220-suit facilities would begin this year, finishing in 2006. While the technical details are still being worked out, the property will be built down to a depth of 20 metres, some 300 metres off the Jumeirah coast. The land station, a connecting tunnel and the and the submarine complex. The land station will be the reception area, and will also feature administrative facilities. The connecting tunnel provides the access, while the submarine complex is the hotel itself.
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