More than 95 per cent of work on the waterfront (water-edging) at The Lagoons is complete, according to Sama Dubai, the international real estate investment and development arm of Dubai Holding, and the project’s developer.

The 70 million sq ft waterfront project that is fast taking shape at Dubai creek is one of the city’s most ambitious developments. With the excavation of canals almost complete and land reclamation in the final stages, Sama Dubai estimates the seven landscaped and interconnected island districts that comprise The Lagoons will be surrounded by creek waters by end-2009.
As a master developer, Sama Dubai’s strategy is to develop various areas of the project through strategic partnerships with select third party developers.
The preparedness of the site to flag off construction activities is being demonstrated with several third-party developers mobilising contractors to commence construction on their plots at The Lagoons.
Last April, National Properties broke ground for its low-rise Flamingo Creek residential community.
Located within the heart of Dubai, the self-contained urban development has registered perhaps the most visible manifestation of the break-neck progress on site. Infrastructure work on more than 185,000 sq m of land is making rapid headway, achieving a significant number of key milestones.
Farhan Faraidooni, executive chairman of Sama Dubai, says: “Sama Dubai is investing significant resources and efforts to ensure the infrastructure at The Lagoons is the best of breed. We have been making impressive strides towards the realisation of a distinct project that will set precedents and raise the bar for future waterborne developments across the world.”
The Lagoons will comprise seven beautifully landscaped islands, offering an inspired landscaped surrounding that is enhanced by a plethora of tranquil waterways, peaceful open parks, and green belts, all in a natural habitat setting. The development’s unique features have enabled it to continue attracting interest amidst the surge of real estate projects currently being developed in the UAE and across the region.
The Lagoons anticipates the growing need in Dubai for a living environment that delivers an unmatched quality of life within a unique natural setting.