Dubai Maritime City finalises strategic development plan for new facilities

Dubai Maritime City, the world’s first purpose-built maritime centre and member of the Dubai World Group of companies, has announced that it has finalised the strategic development plan for the maritime city’s integrated Utilities area, while excavation and piping works for core infrastructure facilities are now near completion.

Dubai Maritime City‘s Utilities area has been strategically planned to provide centralised distribution of all utility services for the city, incorporating the core infrastructure for the Water Division (DEWA), district cooling, sewage, drainage, irrigation and Utility Tunnel. The development plan for the centralised public services network, waste disposal and collection system, pedestrian facilities, public transport systems and recreational amenities have also been finalised.

Excavation works for the district cooling are almost complete, along with excavation and pipe laying for the Water Division. Sewerage excavation works are also ahead of schedule with pipe laying nearing completion. Moreover, a number of helipads throughout the project are also planned for, along with street lighting and landscaping, which will be tailored to include custom-made, stylish street furniture.

Once completed, Dubai Maritime City will also feature optimised car parking that minimise on-street parking, strategically placed phone booths all over the city, and public service facilities customised for the disabled. Also integrated into the mega project are jogging routes, children’s play areas, fishing facilities and recreational and sports facilities.

Numerous bicycle parking areas are also in the development plan, while a vehicle-free pedestrian promenade will be developed to encourage a healthy lifestyle.

Dubai Maritime City has recently outlined the development plans for the first phase of its new marina berth project. A marine consultant has been commissioned to conduct a pre-construction wave study, ensuring the safety of the marina berths, which the City intends to launch.

Upon completion, DMC will encompass Harbour Offices, Harbour Residences, the Maritime Centre, an Academic Quarter, a Marina District, and the industrial quarter managed by Jadaf Dubai. DMC will also showcase the UAE’s first National Maritime Museum, a range of iconic infrastructure, and the Gulf region’s largest ship lift for ship repair and maintenance.