RAKEEN will commence infrastructure work in August on Phase Two of Al Marjan Island, the first-of-its-kind man-made island in Ras Al Khaimah, after awarding the contract to Rizzani.
Work will be completed in 18 months and will cover Islands Three and Four of Al Marjan at a cost of Dh365 million
($99.4 million).
The infrastructure work will cover facilities for electricity, water, drainage, telecommunications, soft and hard landscaping, channel crossings, street lighting and fire-fighting installations.
Phase One of the infrastructure work, which covers the Peninsula, Islands One and Two started in July last year and is expected to be completed in June next year at a cost of Dh366 million ($99.4 million).
Dr Fawzi Shadid, infrastructure manager, Rakeen, says: “It is our top priority to fast-track the completion of infrastructure work as various projects that are being built on Al Marjan are dependant on the infrastructure facilities. With Phase One of the infrastructure work progressing well on schedule, we are now fully prepared to commence work on the second phase after we identified the contractor for the job.”
He says all aspects of the infrastructure work had thoroughly been reviewed to ensure that all elements comply with our strict quality standards, particularly with regards to sustainability and minimal environmental impact. Rakeen has addressed all relevant construction issues to ensure that Al Marjan Island will be a true lifestyle haven for citizens and residents of Ras Al Khaimah.
Herbert Krause, director of development, Rakeen, says: “This project means a lot to everyone at Rakeen and in Ras Al Khaimah, as it is pioneering in so many ways: building technology, environment and marine ecology, tourism and hospitality, residential exclusivity, leisure and sports facilities, and also because it enhances the skyline and the international image of the emirate.”
Al Marjan Island is a pioneering development project that effectively extends the emirate’s coastline by an additional 21 km. Reaching some 4.5 km into the sea, Al Marjan Island will feature a range of residential developments, hotels, resorts, recreational facilities and commercial and retail amenities.