The development features 711 properties that include a range of options such as mansions, spacious apartments, and beach villas
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Abu Dhabi
Modon Properties open two integrated waterfront destinations in Al Dhafra region
The projects offer a mix of retail, entertainment, leisure and lifestyle experiences amid the 12-hectare Mugheirah Bay houses
Abu Dhabi
New public water taxi service to make Yas Island commute convenient and sustainable
The service will offer an alternative transport option between Yas Bay, Yas Marina and Al Bandar; new stops to be added soon
Abu Dhabi
Luxury resorts, waterfront destinations lead UAE’s hotel sector growth
In terms of the residential market, the JLL report said there continues to be a strong demand for prime residential properties including waterfront developments – mainly from investors from Eastern Europe
Bahrain tourism
Dilmunia Canal, Bahrain’s new tourist attraction set to open
1.7km canal to include waterfalls and two dancing fountains similar to the one at Dubai’s Burj Khalifa
5-star hotel
Abu Dhabi’s tourism island set to open latest five-star offering
Hilton Abu Dhabi Yas Island will welcome guests from February 18
Abu Dhabi
Video: Details on Abu Dhabi’s Al Qana ‘The Bridge’ project
Abu Dhabi’s culinary and entertainment destination Al Qana, which is being developed by Al Barakah International Investment (BII) after revealing that an 8,000m2 project called The Bridge will be integrated within the waterfront destination.
DP World
Emaar buys remaining 35% of resort developer Mirage for $18m
Its $6.8bn JV to transform Mina Rashid into a Riviera-style coastal destination is “progressing as scheduled”
Abu Dhabi
Gallery: Abu Dhabi’s mixed-use leisure project Al Qana construction site
Al Qana waterfront development in Abu Dhabi, which spans over 2.4km and will offer waterside eateries, cinema, the Middle East’s largest aquarium, marina, a wellness hub and outdoor skatepark, is being developed as part of a public-private partnership between Al Barakah International Investment and Abu Dhabi Municipality
Construction
Work to begin on Oman’s $2bn Mina Al Sultan Qaboos project in Q3
Damac is building the project with the Oman Tourism Development Company through a joint venture, Muttrah Tourism Development Company
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Emaar, DP World partner to launch $7bn Riviera-style development
DP World’s subsidiary P&O Marinas has made land available for Dubai’s latest waterfront development
Abdullah Al Abdooli
Spanish firm Barcelo to operate waterfront five-star resort in Al Marjan Island
Barcelo Hotel Group will manage the 500-room, five-star and all-inclusive resort, which is hotel set to open in Q3 2021