Future Dubai World Central (DWC)

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world central is the world's first truly integrated logistics platform, with all transport modes, logistics and value added services, including manufacturing and assembly, in a single bonded and free zone environment.

jebel ali port and free zone key datas:

• 7.6 m. teu in 2005, 15+ m. teu in 2010
• area of 100+ square kilometers
• 100,000+ tons sea-air exports via dxb
• 5,000+ companies located in free zone
• 30% p.a. growth in trucking into gcc

• location

  you will find us at the heart of a region which serves the greater middle east, africa, indian sub-continent and cis - a market of two billion consumers.

  located in the centre of dubai, a multi-cultural city with centuries of cross-border trading knowledge, wclc is placed into the middle of a powerful global logistics network:

• all of the major ocean lines are operating via dubai's port of jebel ali, the world's number ten container port, travelling all continents
• 100+ airlines are operating via dubai, including emirates airline which is one of the fastest growing airlines in the world
• all the full range of logistics service providers (international and of the gcc region) are present with comprehensive operations and logistics readily set-up

• sheikh mohammad and sheikh ahmed

  "we have to make history and approach the future with steady steps, not wait for the future to come to us."
  hh sheikh mohammed bin rashid al maktoum, vice president and prime minister of the uae and ruler of dubai

  "with dubai world central we are taking the future into our own hands."
  hh sheikh ahmed bin saeed al maktoum, president, department of civil aviation, government of dubai and chairman of the emirates group

• the market

  dubai's market captivates by

• leading regional trading hub, serving 2 billion consumers
• more than $17 billion in domestic imports annually; gateway to a $150 billion p.a. import-export market
• regional economic growth and liberalization is set to boost demand
• more than 170 shipping lines and 100 airlines; an open market - no exchange controls, quotas or trade barriers

• business environment

  no other location can offer you a better platform to optimize your global supply chain or your business in the greater region. this achievement has been created by:

• free enterprise system
• highly developed transport infrastructure
• state-of-the-art telecommunications
• sophisticated financial and services sector
• top international exhibition and conference venue
• high quality office and residential accommodation
• reliable power and utilities
• first class hotels, hospitals, schools, and shops
• cosmopolitan lifestyle

• free zone

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• dubai is taking a quantum leap for logistics to support businesses with the challenges of globalisation and growth of the greater gcc region. wc is the world's first truly integrated logistics and multi-modal transport platform, linking all transport modes and all logistics services into a single customs bonded and free zone environment.

  wc provides a free zone platform exclusively for logistics businesses. it combines with the airport, the port and the jebel ali free zone into one single customs bonded area. nowhere else in the world can a company move an ocean container from the container terminal right into the air cargo terminal without leaving the customs bonded free zone premises.

  industry, distribution and trading companies will find all business partners, service providers, and customers at their doorstep, whether they offer distribution and transport services into the region or whether they are the key link in a global supply chain by managing sea-air combinations for asian exports to europe.

  logistics businesses and processes are as different as the companies and their products are; a maximum degree of freedom is required to enable business success for wc customers. therefore, wc tenants may select their set-up individually to ensure maximum flexibility. within wc all companies can profit from the free zone advantages.
  

  taxes

• no corporate tax
• no personal income tax
• no customs duties within the free zone

resources

• abundant and inexpensive energy
• excellent it/telecommunications infrastructure
• easy availability of skilled labour at competitive cost
• liberal visa regulations

investments

• 100% foreign company ownership
• 100% repatriation of capital and profits
• access to over 2 billion consumers with demand rapidly increasing

customer services

• online customer service (e-services)
• fast, efficient and e-clearance cargo services
• land with easy access to airport apron
• "one-stop shop" administration services
• on-site customs inspection
• customers at dlc can operate 24 hours a day

Future Dubai Sports City

sports city master plan

dubai sports city (dsc) is being created by dubai tourism development company in dubailand within an area of 46 million square feet. it is going to be the first truly integrated sport metropolis. many people thought that it is going to host the 2016 summer olympic games, but dubai never submitted a bid.

it is going to contain magnificent sport complexes including: a truly amazing 60000 seated multi purpose stadium which can be used to hold competitions such as athletics, cricket and football. a 30000 seated cricket stadium. a multi purpose indoor arena with 10000 seat capacity. a hockey stadium for 10000 spectators and a host of endless entertainments. in addition to these, ernie els has also designed an 18-hole golf course in dubai sports city. residential towers and villas are located near this course. manchester united is going to found the first purpose built soccer school here. the first butch harmon golf school outside the united states will be in dsc too. david lloyd is creating the tennis academy, and the global cricket academy will be founded by icc (international cricket council). dubai sports city will also possess truly remarkable residential and commercial buildings which are highly expected from a purpose-built city. these buildings have a host of facilities and services such as international schools, medical facilities, emergency services, mosques, hotels, restaurants, cafés and shopping facilities. there will also be a sport themed retail mall. most of the apartments are facilitated by parking, gymnasiums and swimming pools. dubai sports city being one of the most appealing areas in the city of dubaidubai property. provides a great appeal not only for sport enthusiasts, but also for all types of people and investors in dubai land is opening gradually, zone by zone, and the whole project is expected to be finished around 2012.

Future Dubai Maritime City (DMC)

Dubai Maritime City (DMC)

dubai maritime city's state-of-the-art development will act as a nucleus for maritime businesses from six core sectors viz. maritime services, marine management, marine product marketing, marine research and education and ship design and manufacturing. the announcement of dhs 650 million dubai maritime city, another landmark project of dubai, well designed to become an enduring symbol of progress, convenience and magnificence, by engineering a perfect integration of every aspect of marine industry in dubai, early this month, adds one more brilliant chapter in dubai's incredible success story. the 25 million square feet man made peninsula, situated between port rashid and dubai dry dock will be the first maritime development of its kind, providing every element of infrastructure for key marine related industries in the world. "dubai maritime city is a visible manifestation of h.h. sheikh mohammad bin rashid al maktoum's vision of creating a global maritime hub in dubai," said sultan ahmad bin sulayem, executive chairman of the ports, customs and free zone corporation on the occasion of this historic announcement. the city will feature an integrated and modern set of facilities to serve maritime institutions including offices, warehouses, showrooms, exhibition halls, dry docks, museum, marine academy with an oceanographic research center etc. dubai maritime city has the potential to host an array of marine service companies ranging from ship classification, safety standard verification, onshore and offshore ship catering and supply services and ship repair and maintenance services. nearly 5000 major regional maritime companies are operating in dubai at present. marine management services companies in dubai maritime city will range from cargo vessels & life insurance agencies to legal businesses specializing in consultation, legal advice and marine domain lawyers, ship registration and global inspection houses, safety and damage assessment firms and various other similar entities are all but a fraction of the enormous marine management market. marine product marketing sector includes marine exhibitions, trade shows and media information groups, international trade seminars, ship shows and more. under the marine research & education sector dubai maritime city will host a marine academy, which will offer well-rounded learning on every aspect of maritime education. marine engineering, marine transportation, naval science, maritime operations and technology, logistics and inter-modal transportation and pilot and navigation simulations are all a part of an intricate syllabus framed keeping in mind the future of dubai maritime city and world trade in general. an oceanographic research center, a naval history museum and traditional boat building demonstrations will further enhance the educational value of this truly unique development. dubai being worlds most preferred tourist destination has a thriving marine recreational market. dubai maritime city will be a virtual hotspot for merchandisers to sell, buy and rent yachting, cruising, fishing, sailing and diving equipment. also in the pipeline are plans for a decompression chamber of divers and divers center. ship design and manufacturing is a sector that has been a part of dubai's progress through three decades and will now find a permanent base at dubai maritime city, builders and designers of yachts, traditional ships and recreational boats will be based alongside ship repair and maintenance services and ship modification companies. "dubai maritime city will be more that just an iconic maritime development with world class services. it will be the bridge between crucial trade markets in the east and the west. it will reinforce dubai's reputation as the nucleus of world trade" said bin sulayem in his inaugural speech. the first phase of the project, which involves the reclamation and building, the facilities for the ship repair work will be completed within one year, while the total project will be ready in two years. "the maritime city will have a separate set of rules and regulations which will be drafted in consultation with the participants of the maritime city so that it meets the requirements of the marine industry comprehensively," said bin sulayem commenting on the formulation of rules and regulation for the dubai maritime city. on the occasion, gulf craft inc announced its investment plans as a participant in the initial phase of this ambitious project. mohammed bin hussein al shaali, chairman, gulf craft inc. making the announcement said "we would like to take this opportunity to congratulate the founders of the ambitious dubai maritime city project and announce our plans to set up a fourth manufacturing base which will be located in the dubai maritime city right in the heart of the vibrant cosmopolitan city of dubai. as a participant from the start we are certain to benefit from the global exposure and business opportunities the project is expected to offer."

The Future of Dubai: Dubailand in the works to launch in 2010

Dubai already has the world’s largest skyscraper, the only 7-star hotel in the world and the very first underwater hotel. The Emirate is known for wanting the biggest and the best, and they’ve only just begun. The projects already in place to add to the list of Dubai’s architectural wonders continue to be some of the most extreme ideas the world has seen and it doesn’t look like they plan on stopping anytime soon.

Dubailand, the world’s largest tourism, leisure, and entertainment project, is hoping to eventually be the center for international family tourism. This amazing project will cover 3 billion square feet, and is said to be twice the size of Disney World. The park will contain 7 different themes including: theme parks, culture & arts, science & planetariums, sports & sports academies, wellbeing & health, shopping & retail, and resorts & hotels. The developers are expecting the theme park to attract 40,000 visitors a day and that it will contribute to the 15 million visitors staying in Dubai by 2015. Once it is finished, the park is expected to be one of the most visited Dubai attractions.

Included in the progress of Dubailand is the processing of designing and building 45 mega-projects. The development of these projects is what is going to make Dubailand a one of a kind amusement park. Falcon City of Wonders is a development that will feature cultural facilities with structures based on famous sites around the world such as the Pyramids, the Eiffel Tower and the Leaning Tower of Pisa. It will also include Pharaoh’s Theme Park with rollercoaster rides and fun for the entire family. Dubai Sports City, the regions premiere sporting venue, is another mega-project which will consist of 4 giant-sized stadiums designed for all types of sporting events such as soccer, hockey, rugby and cricket.

There are a few other interesting concepts architects and engineers have come up with to present to the country of Dubai.The Cloud is a “resort in the sky” concept with the idea that the actual resort will look like a cloud floating 300 meters in the air with slanting support beams that will resemble rainfall. Another concept to add to the incredible list of structures in Dubai is The Golden Dome Dubai. The tower will have 3,000 luxury townhouses and a 6-star Dubai hotel. It will also include a convention and sports arena, a 23,000 space parking lot and a shopping mall. Another impressive part of the tower are the magnetic levitation wagons designed to carry up to 5 automobiles with people in them on a ramp that will run around the tower and will be able to drop people off at their desired floor.

Dubai Future Projects

	dubai city tower the professional project pitch details 400 habitable stories, topped by a 400m energy-producing spire, making it 2.4km high. the tower is proposed to be sited along the Persian Gulf where part of the building could push into the ocean creating a marina and a destination for cruise ships and tourism.
	dubai towers dubai towers – dubai’, a cluster of aesthetically designed towers that will symbolise a new phase in dubai’s architectural standards and establish path breaking definitions in structural brilliance and engineering innovation worldwide
	dubai promenade 'dubai promenade' is another project developed by nakheel. located in between dubai marina and palm jumeirah, this wheel shaped five star hotel is built on a man-made peninsula. it will be accompanied by a series of sister towers that will create 2,000 residential units.
	dubai opera house jean nouvel submitted this proposal for the dubai opera house. the futuristic building is meant to differentiate itself from 'the vulgar hotels and office buildings' of dubai. its design resembles a cliff face or a waterfall and is capped with a giant dome featuring a semi-permeable skin.
	trump international hotel & tower having been called upon by the client to carry out a review of the original design of trump international hotel and tower, palm jumeirah,
	dubai death star jutting into the waters of the gulf, the dubai waterfront project will contain ten districts, capable of housing 1.5 million people.
	hydropolis the news in the air is that the world’s first luxury underwater hotel, the hydropolis undersea resort, is all set to open its doors in dubai this december. the £300 million, 220-suite hotel is a one of its kind resort ...
	dubai hub one 'dubai hub one' is a design proposal for a cultural hub, serving the uae. designed by studio nova, the space has been created to work in much the same way as a shopping mall, except for the consumption of culture instead of goods.
	` dubai renaissance a single monolithic volume constructed, like an elevator core, in one continuous operation – 200 meters wide and 300 meters tall comprising of offices and business forums, hotel and residential suites, retail, art and urban spaces.
	the palm tower 'the palm tower' is as its name implies, inspired by the trunk of a palm tree. it is located in the center of jumeirah village. it measures 150 meters tall holding offices, retail space and gardens. designed by sybarite uk, it contains 60,000 square meters of interior space.
	porsche towers in the heart of dubai’s business bay at the waterfront, the project comprises of a 85,000sqm office tower and a 30,000sqm residential tower.
	the cloud 'the cloud' is a speculative design for a resort city elevated 300 metres in the air above dubai and supported on slanting legs resembling rain
	dancing towers zaha hadid' dancing towers are planned to be located in dubai's business bay development area. the plan consists of three buildings which rise up from the ground bending and intertwining with each other to create fluid animation of the forms.
	0-14 tower '0-14 tower' was designed by resier and umemoto and rur architecture pc along with dubai developer, shahab lutfi.
	eta hotel the 'eta hotel' is a 68-room boutique hotel complete with restaurant, bar and roof top pool located in a high density commercial neighborhood in dubai. the structure was designed by sanjay puri & mimish shah, an indian firm.
	dubai grand pyramid 'dubai grand pyramid' obviously derives its form from the egyptian pyramids, with a modern twist. this pyramid will be a multi-use space and will be flanked by two smaller pyramids housing the developer falconcity's offices and commercial space for a theme park.
	arabian blade 'the 'arabian blade' is a mixed-use tower designed by claudio catalano. the building was inspired by plant forms and combines several volumes into one unit. it will contain residences, a hotel and commercial space
	the wave tower madrid's a-cero architects led by joaquin torres has designed a new tower for the city of dubai. 'the wave tower' is a high-rise proposed to be installed on the city's waterfront, the first skyscraper to do so.
	the pixel tower 'the pixel tower' by light architecture is on the palm jebel ali overlooking the lagoon and bay. the building's twisted core gives it a light and flexible appearance. the 45 degree twist allows the uppermost apartments to have optimal views, despite the buildings footprint.
	the infinity tower 'the infinity tower' is designed by skidmore owings and merrill and is located directly on dubai's waterfront. when complete it will be the world's tallest tower to feature a 90-degree twist.
	al sharq tower 'the al sharq tower' will be the tallest building on dubai's sheikh zayed road when it will be completed. measuring 360 meters tall, the tower will contain 268 luxury apartments. the building features eight interconnected cylinders which covered in a spiraling filigree. skidmore, owings and merrill designed the structure which is currently under construction.
	the emaar towers 'the emaar towers' are located at the entry point to the burj dubi development, right across from the burj dubai tower. the towers are 42 and 34 stories each and will mostly house offices. an articulated skin covers the buildings and recalls the layers of traditional islamic architecture.
	the lighthouse atkins architects also designed 'the lighthouse' a new tower located in the middle of dubai's financial center. the 400 meter tall office tower which hopes to set a new standard for sustainability among dubai's towers. it plans to reduce its total energy consumption by 65% and its water consumption by up to 40%.
	tiara united 'tiara united' is a pair of office tower located near the financial district in dubai. its multi-coloured facade features branch like structural components. the two buildings are joined at the base with a glass atrium.
	dubai arch bridge if any real city on our planet can claim an active stake in creating the urban landscape of the future, it's probably dubai. artificial islands arranged in the shape of the world? check. the world's only seven-star hotel? check. and in 2012, it will also become home to the largest, tallest arch bridge ever.
	al burj al burj (the tall tower) project being planned by nakheel will be 1,050 metres tall, comfortably exceeding the height of the rival burj dubai and making it the world’s tallest building.
	dubai ski dome dubailand ski dome: this indoor ski resort will contain a rotating ski slope, mountain run, training area, snowboarding area etc (with 6,000 tonnes of real snow). there will also be 4-season aquaria, snow castle, ice rink, cold and hot spas and an iceberg-shaped five star hotel, among other luxuries.
	space science world space is one of the subjects explored in this immense theme park, with areas including: attractions and experience world, sports and outdoor world, eco-tourism world, themed leisure and vacation world, retail and entertainment world and downtown.
	stellar tower the 255 meter 'stellar tower' was designed by london-based architects, make. it was commissioned to honour the late sheikh zayed bin sultan al nahyan.
	pal jebel ali royal haskoning architects were invited by nakeel development to create a masterplan design for pal jebel ali, off the coast of dubai.
	the apeirin hotel 'the apeiron hotel' will be a 7-star hotel built on an island off of dubai. the arched 185 meter tall hotel will cost 500 million usd
	the empire tower 'the empire tower' is located in the heart of dubai. it uses an array of splayed vertical layers which are unified at the bottom and rise up into the sky with gentle curves. it measures 230 meters overlooking the sea and nearby parks.
	p-17 mixed-use tower, standing tall at 379 metres and just 30 metres wide, which gives the illusion of constantly changing its appearance with the movement of people and the sun.
	synergy 'synergy' is another building designed by india's sanjay puri for dubai's business bay area. the 20-story building was designed to appear like a stack of cubes that were fluidly merged. one side overlooks the promenade in front while the other side faces a lake. the facade is punctured by a decorative motif derived from islamic art.
	vision tower tvs architects were commissioned by dubai properties to design 'vision tower', a 51 story office building in the business bay district. the tower features a canted and bent glass facade to light its 650,00 square feet of office space.
	lam tara towers situated on dubai's sheikh zayed road across from the burj dubai are'the lam tara towers'. the two towers are 60 and 70 stories, measuring a total height of 360 meters. while currently under construction, the towers are plannedto be complete by 2010.
	golden dome standing an impressive 455 meters high, with 2.2 million m² of total surface area, this will be one of the largest buildings in the world in terms of surface area and height. it will contain 500,000 m² in commercial space and 50,000 m² in convention centres and arenas.
	atrium city towers ac is a cluster of three supertowers - rising above 100 floors, to be connected at base with an atrium and with skybridges. a mixed-use project, it will have a built-up area of 800,000 to 900,000 square metres and parking facilities for more than 6,000 people. it will have a hotel, and residential, commercial, retail and entertainment space for people to be able to live and work.
	dubai mall the dubai mall has a total internal floor area of 5.9 million square feet and leasable space of 3.77 million square feet, about same as west edmonton mall. the dubai mall, with 10 - 15 individual smaller malls built inside it, consisting of 9 million ft² of shopping retail space (comprising of a total of 1200 stores).
	burj al alam designed by award willing architects, burj al alam (the world tower) is the world’s tallest commercial building at 108 stories, which creates a business district all its own. the building itself is a sight to behold, masterfully crafted and an efficient use of commercial space. this combination of structure and style houses a variety of office and retail companies and offers some of the best residential and recreational facilities in business bay.
	meydan godolphin river city the godolphin river city is a celebration of the riverfronts as the focal point for cities of the 21st century. exceptionally planned to create a riverine city, godolphin river city becomes a model for development that merges sustainable ecological engineering with urban lifestyle sophistication.
	rta headquarters zwarts & jansma architects won the competition for the design of the new headquarters of the road & transport authority (rta) in dubai 2007. rta hq will be built in an artificial lake at al garhoud on marrakech road, adjacent to the new ras al khor bridge and neighbouring the new interchange of rabat road and marrakech road.
	nakheel tower the latest design attempting to breach the dizzying heights of the burj dubai has been revealed as the multibillion dollar nakheel tower. designed by the developments wing of major investment company nakheel, the tower will be more than a kilometre high, covering a space of around 270 hectares, and will become home to around 55,000 people, a workplace for 45,000, and is hoped will attract millions of visitors each year.