Nakheel has announced plans for its 81 million sq m beachfront mixed use destination – the Dubai Waterfront – which encompasses over 250 high-quality master planned communities and offerings.

Destined to become an international landmark, Dubai Waterfront aims to be the world’s largest waterfront offering, and is located 35 km south west of Dubai, bordering Abu Dhabi, on the last remaining coastal waterfront of the emirate, says a spokesman for Nakheel.
Considered the new gateway of Dubai, the Dubai Waterfront – developed under the direction of Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai and UAE Minister of Defence – has been carefully crafted and developed by an international consortium of the world’s best architects, planners and urban developers assembled by Nakheel in 2004, whose goal was to create a destination never before seen in Dubai, or the world.
Sheikh Mohammed said: “Dubai Waterfront centres around water, something we consider perpetually valuable and precious. It is an unprecedented advancement and a world-class addition to Dubai, which will create long-term growth and investment for the UAE and the wider region. We’re inviting developers to benefit by being partners with Nakheel.”
Dubai Waterfront forms the first phase of a larger effort, the Arabian Canal, a 75 km development envisioned by Sheikh Mohammed. The first phase of Dubai Waterfront will focus on Madinat Al Arab, a thriving urban downtown metropolis, including Al Burj, one of the world’s tallest buildings.
Nakheel has created Dubai Waterfront Company, and will be the majority owner, offering 49 per cent to select investors. Sultan Ahmed bin Sulayem, executive chairman, Nakheel said: “With the Dubai Waterfront, Nakheel has raised the bar to a never-before-seen level. We are proud to help realise Sheikh Mohammed’s vision for the Arabian Canal, with this first phase, Dubai Waterfront. It is destined to become a landmark for Dubai, one which will attract tourists, residents, and businesses, and creates a destination like nowhere else.”
Nakheel is recognised as one of the region’s premier developers, focused on waterfront, themed communities, golf and retail. Famed for innovative and iconic properties, Nakheel is known for its signature offerings, The Palm and The World.