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1/4/24, 11:02 AM UAE megaprojects: From world's tallest towers to manmade islands, 20 projects on the way
Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid, Vice President and Ruler of Dubai, in May approved a new master
plan for Palm Jebel Ali – a megaproject that will be twice the size of Palm Jumeirah.

The tourist attraction will include 80 hotels and resorts, green spaces and other leisure and retail
amenities spanning 13.4 square kilometres.

The new projects within the development include enclosed beach areas, walkways, cafes and dining
areas.

The World Islands

Development on the World Islands megaproject continues, with The Kleindienst Group opening the
Cote d'Azur Monaco Hotel – its first property on The Heart of Europe project – last year.

The much-delayed $5 billion Heart of Europe project will be completed by 2026, according to Josef
Kleindienst, the group's chairman.

It will have 16 hotels as well as “palaces” with private beach access.

Other properties set to open in the megaproject, on different islands, include The Island beach club
and Anantara World Islands Dubai Resort.

Dubai Islands

Formerly known as Deira Islands, Dubai Islands is a development of five islands spread over 17
square kilometres, with more than 60km of waterfront – a third of which will be beaches.

Each island will have unique offerings, with cultural centres, recreational beaches, beach clubs and a
golf club.

The islands will be home to more than 80 resorts and hotels.

Hatta redevelopment plan

The Hatta Beach Project aims to transform the area into a year-round tourist destination.
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