AL ZORAH Development Company, a joint venture of the Government of Ajman and Solidere International, has unveiled the complete masterplan of its ambitious Al Zorah Resorts project, a premium tourism destination spread over an area of 5.4 million sq m on the northern coast of Ajman.

Al Zorah Resorts stretches along a 12-km waterfront on the Arabian Gulf.

The masterplan includes five districts – a dedicated city centre comprising hotels, offices, retail centres, marinas and a large public square; Parkland Resorts, a community of six beachfront hotels and creek-side residences complemented by a 1.6-km stretch of sandy beach and 3-km lagoon frontage; an 18-hole championship golf course; Gateway, a high-rise mixed-use community; and Corniche Village, with villas and townhomes that overlook the sea.

The first phase of Al Zorah Resorts is expected to be completed in 2014. All contracts for the infrastructure work in the first phase have been awarded, with land development activities including infrastructure and marina works going full-steam ahead.

In key accomplishments, the link road from Emirates Road to the main entrance of Al Zorah and an internal pathway connecting the city centre to the Parkland Resorts have been completed. The bulk of earthworks for all roads within the first phase has also been undertaken and all sites envisaged in the phase now have vehicular access.

Significant progress has been achieved on marina works too with two marinas in the city centre completed and the contract for the construction of the two Resorts Marinas awarded. The road, infrastructure and marina work will be finished this year.