Jumeirah Marsa Al Arab is a new development to create two islands off the coast of Dubai, United Arab Emirates which will add 2.2km of beachfront to the city.[1]
Construction
Dubai Holding announced the plan to construct an island either side of the Burj Al Arab hotel starting in June 2017, with completion scheduled for 2020 at a cost of $1.72billion[2] (AED6.3billion).
Family Resort Island - to the north east will be 2,500,000 square feet (230,000 m2) and will contain a marine park and the Wild Wadi Waterpark, a 1,700-seat theatre which will become the home to a Cirque du Soleil and 300 apartments.[3]
A private Island of 1,500,000 square feet (140,000 m2) - to the south west will be exclusive and contain 140 luxury apartments, a marina and a boutique hotel.[4]
A convention centre, restaurants, three additional hotels which will add 2,400 rooms to the city facilities and shopping outlets are included in the project.[citation needed]
