Nakheel has commenced flooding of Waterfront’s Palm Cove Canal, crossing a significant milestone in the creation of the world’s largest urban development project.

Palm Cove Canal, which makes up the first of four main waterways at Waterfront, will hold a total volume of 4.2 million cu m of water and is 140 m wide. Section One of the canal took approximately two weeks to fill.
The Palm Cove Canal, 8 km in length, forms the distinct island of Madinat Al Arab, Boulevard Park, and the Canal District of Waterfront; and will be linked to the Arabian Gulf at two entrances. A full study is currently under way by marine specialists to ensure that the breakwaters do not disturb the natural offshore reef system. The study will also reveal the best means of utilising the waterway system as a form of transport throughout Waterfront, easing the reliance on the motor vehicle.
The waterway system will also form an important arterial link for Waterfront in line with a study that has been commissioned to achieve Nakheel’s vision of delivering sustainable communities.
Construction of Palm Cove Canal, which runs parallel to the coastline, is more than 65 per cent complete. Upon full completion, which is expected towards the end of this year, the canal will boast eight vehicle bridges and two pedestrian bridges. In addition, there will be five marinas covering a total area of 82 hectares. The Waterfront’s entire waterway system will comprise of Palm Cove Canal, Waterfront City Harbour Canal, Southern Harbour Canal, and a section of the Arabian Canal.