Dubai Marina#Phase I

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Dubai Marina ({{langx|ar|مرسى دبي}}), also known as Marsa Dubai, is a district in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. It is built around an artificially constructed canal along a {{convert|3|km|mi|0|adj=on}} stretch of the Persian Gulf shoreline. In 2018 it had a population of 55,052.{{Cite web|title=UAE: Division of Dubai (Sectors and Communities) - Population Statistics, Charts and Map|url=https://www.citypopulation.de/en/uae/dubai/admin/|access-date=2021-03-05|website=www.citypopulation.de}}

The district can accommodate over 120,000 people,{{cite web|url=http://www.designbuild-network.com/projects/dubai-marina/ |title=The Dubai Marina in Dubai Designed by Architects HOK Canada Inc |work=Design Build Network |access-date=2010-10-15}} and is located on Interchange 5 between Jebel Ali Port and the area which hosts Dubai Internet City, Dubai Media City, and the American University in Dubai. The Dubai Marina was inspired by the Concord Pacific Place development along False Creek in Vancouver, Canada.{{cite web |title=False Creek, Dubai |last=Brody |first=Trevor |orig-date=2006 |date=2021-12-24 |website=CharterClick |url=https://charterclick.com/blog/false_creek |access-date=2024-11-02 }} There have been many instances of marine wildlife, especially whales and sharks, entering the marina because of its proximity to the open sea.{{cite web|url=http://gulfnews.com/news/uae/environment/whale-shark-spotted-in-dubai-marina-1.1574249 |title=Whale shark spotted in Dubai Marina |publisher=GulfNews.com |date=2015-08-27 |access-date=2018-01-20}}

Development

File:Dubai Marina and JLT on 18 October 2007.jpg

To create the marina, the developers brought the waters of the Persian Gulf into the site of the Dubai marina, creating a new waterfront. There is a large central waterway excavated from the desert and running the length of the {{convert|3|km|adj=on}} site. More than 12% of the total land area on the site has been given over to this central public space. Although much of this area is occupied by the marina water surface, it also includes almost {{convert|8|km}} of landscaped public walkways.

The marina is entirely human-made and has been developed by the real estate development firm Emaar Properties of the United Arab Emirates and designed by HOK Canada. There is a publicly accessible foreshore-way around the marina and some sections of public ocean way along the beach with views to Palm Jumeirah. Its largest development is the Jumeirah Beach Residence. In October 2013, Dubai Marina opened its first mosque, Masjid Al Rahim, which is situated at the southern end of the Marina; its second mosque, Mohammed Bin Ahmed Almulla Mosque, opened in December 2016.{{cn|date=October 2024}}{{Cite web |last=Khan |first=Mohammed N. Al |title=Dubai Marina community grows with new mosque |url=https://www.thenationalnews.com/uae/dubai-marina-community-grows-with-new-mosque-1.253959 |access-date=2024-11-21 |website=The National |language=en}}

=Phase I=

The first phase of Dubai Marina covers {{convert|25|acre|ha|order=flip}}, which includes six freehold apartment buildings called the Dubai Marina towers. Phase I of Dubai Marina cost more than AED 1.2 billion. Three of the towers are named after precious stones: Al Mass, Fairooz, and Murjan; the other three are named after Arabic scents: Mesk, Anbar, and Al Yass. The scheme was designed by HOK and the contractors were Al-Futtaim Carillion and Nasah Multiplex.

=Phase II=

Phase II of Dubai Marina consists of high rise buildings which are mainly clustered into a block, known as Tallest Block in the world,{{Cite web |title=The World's Tallest Residential City Block Dubai Off-Site Program {{!}} CTBUH 2018 Conference |url=https://2018.ctbuh.org/off-site-programs/day-4-programs-dubai/marina-gate-ii/ |access-date=2024-08-25 |language=en-US}} with the majority of the skyscrapers ranging between {{convert|250|m|ft|0}} to {{convert|300|m|ft|0}} in height. This includes Cayan Tower,{{cite web|url=http://www.emirates247.com/news/emirates/beyond-infinity-world-s-tallest-twisted-tower-in-dubai-gets-new-name-2013-06-11-1.509917 |title=Beyond Infinity: World's tallest twisted tower in Dubai gets new name |publisher=Emirates 24/7 |date=2013-06-11 |access-date=2013-08-17}} Ocean Heights,{{cite web|title=Ocean Heights|url=http://skyscraperpage.com/cities/?buildingID=33906|publisher=SkyscraperPage.com|access-date=2007-09-26}} Marina Pinnacle,{{cite web|title=Tiger ready to hand over new Marina Pinnacle Tower to owners|url=http://gulfnews.com/business/sectors/construction/tiger-ready-to-hand-over-new-marina-pinnacle-tower-to-owners-1.732268|website=Gulf News|date=19 December 2010 |access-date=14 May 2015}} Sulafa Tower,{{cite web|url=https://au.news.yahoo.com/world/a/32103921/fire-breaks-out-at-luxury-dubai-tower/ |title=Fire breaks out at luxury Dubai tower|date=20 July 2016|publisher=Yahoo News|access-date=20 January 2018}} and Ciel Tower which rises to {{convert|366|m|ft|0}}.

=Jumeirah Beach Residence=

The Walk at Jumeirah Beach Residence is a {{convert|1.7|km|adj=on}} strip at the ground and plaza level of the complex, developed by Dubai Properties. Completed in 2007, since opening officially in August 2008{{cite web|author=Published: 14:56 August 17, 2008 |url=http://gulfnews.com/business/general/the-walk-opens-at-jumeirah-beach-residence-1.125353 |title=The Walk opens at Jumeirah Beach Residence |publisher=GulfNews.com |date=2008-08-17 |access-date=2018-01-20}} it has become a tourist attraction.{{Cite web |title=The Walk at JBR {{!}} Dubai Marina & Palm Jumeirah, Dubai {{!}} Attractions |url=https://www.lonelyplanet.com/united-arab-emirates/dubai/dubai-marina-palm-jumeirah/attractions/the-walk-at-jbr/a/poi-sig/1146399/1336054 |access-date=2024-10-08 |website=Lonely Planet}}

=Al Sahab=

Al Sahab is a residential high-rise development that consists of two towers; the complex is on the waterfront and directly overlooks the largest bay of water at Dubai Marina.{{cite news |last1=Gillett |first1=Katy |title=The evolution of a city: when Dubai Marina broke ground nearly 20 years ago |url=https://www.thenational.ae/lifestyle/the-evolution-of-a-city-when-dubai-marina-broke-ground-nearly-20-years-ago-1.924952 |access-date=9 November 2019 |publisher=The National |date=18 October 2019}} The buildings are in the northern end of the marina across from the Al Majara towers near the Marina Quays.{{cite web |title=Al Sahab Towers (Dubai Marina) |url=http://www.vistadubai.com/dubai-marina/al-sahab-towers-uae-157.html |website=vistadubai.com |publisher=Visit Dubai |access-date=1 January 2020}}

=Marina Quays=

Marina Quays is a complex designed by Arif & Bintoak, also responsible for the Concorde Tower. {{As of |2016}}, luxury penthouses in the buildings have sold for more than 10 million Dirham.{{relevance inline |date=December 2024}}{{cite web|url=https://www.thenational.ae/business/property/five-of-the-best-dubai-penthouses-for-sale-in-pictures-1.141137#6|title=Five of the best Dubai penthouses for sale – in pictures|website=thenational.ae|publisher=The National|access-date=9 November 2019}} In 2018, {{convert|5|e6t|e9lb|abbr=off}} of rock was added to create a breakwater for Marina Quays.{{cite news|url=https://www.khaleejtimes.com/nation/sharjah/first-look-sharjahs-dh25-billion-waterfront-city-on-track-for-2019-completion|title=First look: Sharjah's Dh25 billion Waterfront City on track for 2019 completion|last1=Sadaqat|first1=Rohma|date=20 February 2018|access-date=9 November 2019|publisher=Galadari Printing and Publishing LLC|agency=khaleejtimes}}

=Dubai Marina Mall=

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Dubai Marina Mall is a shopping mall located in the centre of Dubai Marina. It features 140 retail outlets, spread over {{convert|390,000|sqft|ha acre|order=out}} of gross leasable space. Opened in December 2008, the mall is linked to the 5-star JW Marriott Hotel Marina.{{Cite web |title=Emaar Announces AED 1.5 billion Expansion of Dubai Mall |url=https://www.dubaichronicle.com/2024/06/04/emaar-announces-aed-1-5-billion-expansion-of-dubai-mall/ |access-date=2024-12-01 |website=www.dubaichronicle.com}}{{cn |date=October 2024}}

Transportation

=Sobha Realty (Dubai Metro)=

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Sobha Realty ({{lang|ar|شوبا العقارية}}), originally called Dubai Marina, then Damac Station, is a rapid transit station on the Red Line of the Dubai Metro in Dubai. It was opened on 30 April 2010 as part of an extension to Ibn Battuta. Sobha Realty is located near Interchange 5 of Sheikh Zayed Road, around {{convert|20|km|mi|0}} southwest of downtown Dubai; to the east of the northern half of the Dubai Marina and the west of the northern portion of Jumeirah Lake Towers. The elevated station lies on a viaduct paralleling the eastern side of Sheikh Zayed Road.{{cite web | url=https://livinginuae.com/how-to-go-marina-beach-by-metro/ | title=How to Go Marina Beach by Metro – Living in UAE | date=20 June 2024 }} Pedestrian access to the station is aided through walkways above Sheikh Zayed Road, connecting to developments on either side of the road. In September 2014, it was renamed to Damac Station.{{cite web |url=http://lookup.ae/NewsDetail.aspx?News_ID=470 |title=Dubai Marina station is now Damac |publisher=Lookup.ae |date=2014-09-17 |access-date=2015-01-14 |archive-date=2015-01-28 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150128132819/http://lookup.ae/NewsDetail.aspx?News_ID=470 |url-status=dead }} The station's name was changed back to Dubai Marina in November 2020,{{cite news | title = Roads and Transport Authority to update Dubai Metro platforms addressing system | first = Angel | last = Tesorero | newspaper = Gulf News | date = December 17, 2020 | access-date = April 8, 2025 | url = https://gulfnews.com/uae/transport/roads-and-transport-authority-to-update-dubai-metro-platforms-addressing-system-1.75967882 }} before it was renamed to Sobha Realty on August 9, 2021.{{cite news | title = Dubai Marina Metro Station renamed Sobha Realty | first = Waheed | last = Abbas | newspaper = Khaleej Times | date = August 9, 2021 | access-date = April 8, 2025 | url = https://www.khaleejtimes.com/uae/transport/dubai-marina-metro-station-renamed-sobha-realty }}

=Dubai Tram=

Al Sufouh Tram operates in Al Sufouh, Dubai Marina, running {{convert|14.5|km|mi}} along Al Sufouh Road from Dubai Marina to the Burj Al Arab and the Mall of the Emirates. It interchanges with two stations of Dubai Metro's Red Line. The Sufouh Tram also connects with the Palm Monorail at the entrance of the Palm from Sufouh Road. Since completing in 2014, it has served the residences of Dubai Marina and Jumeirah Beach.{{cite web|author=Dubai FAQs |url=http://www.discover-dubai.ae/getting-around/1033/dubai-metro--tram-system |title=Dubai Metro & Tram System - Getting Around|publisher=discover-dubai.ae |access-date=2019-04-09}}

Attractions

A zipline was installed which links Dubai Marina with the Dubai Marina Mall.{{cite web | title=Xline Zipline Dubai - The World's Longest Urban Zipline | website=Visit Dubai | url=https://www.visitdubai.com/en/pois/xline | access-date=26 January 2020}} The take-off platform is located at the top of a Amwaj Tower and is {{convert|170|m}} above ground level. It has a top speed of {{convert|80|km/h}}. XLine is a two-row ride where two people can ride side by side at the same time.{{cite web |title=Frequently Asked Questions |year=2020 |website=XDubai |url=https://xdubai.com/en/xline/faq |access-date=2024-12-18 }} There can only be one adult per row. XLine is located in the Dubai Marina Mall on level P. Another attraction is the Dubai Marina Walk, situated along the shoreline. The Dubai Marina Mall is a shopping and entertainment centre. In addition, Dubai Marina has a {{convert|3.5|km|mi|abbr=off}} long marina that is serviced by the Dubai Marina Yacht Club for yacht and dhow tours.{{cite news | title = Boat tours, watersports: Explore Dubai's marine activities to keep cool in summer | newspaper = Khaleej Times | date = July 23, 2022 | access-date = April 8, 2025 | url = https://www.khaleejtimes.com/uae/boat-tours-watersports-explore-dubais-marine-activities-to-keep-cool-in-summer }}{{cite magazine | title = 6 marinas around the world that are destinations in themselves | first = Tim | last = Pile | magazine = PostMag, by South China Morning Post | date = March 6, 2025 | access-date = April 8, 2025 | url =https://www.scmp.com/postmag/travel/article/3300562/6-marinas-around-world-are-destinations-themselves }} Another major attraction in Dubai Marina is Skydive Dubai,{{cite news | title = Pilot fine as Skydive Dubai plane crashes off runway | newspaper = Khaleej Times | date = 4 October 2015 | orig-date = 3 October 2015 – Original publication date | access-date = 8 April 2025 | url = https://www.khaleejtimes.com/uae/pilot-fine-as-skydive-dubai-plane-crashes-off-runway }} which is arranged to give skydivers a bird's-eye view of Palm Jumeirah.{{cite magazine | title = Why you need to check out Skydive Dubai | magazine = Time Out Abu Dhabi | date = September 16, 2019 | access-date = April 8, 2025 | url = https://www.timeoutabudhabi.com/attractions/attractions-features/415479-why-you-need-to-check-out-skydive-dubai }}{{cite news | title = 8 best things to do in Dubai Marina and where to stay in 2025 | first1 = Chris | last1 = Wilson | first2 = Amelia | last2 = Neath | newspaper = The Independent | date = February 21, 2025 | access-date = April 8, 2025 | url = https://www.independent.co.uk/travel/north-africa-middle-east/uae/dubai/dubai-marina-best-things-to-do-stay-b2701613.html }}

Education

Emirates International School is close to Dubai Marina.{{cite web |url=http://www.eischools.ae/Meadows/ |url-status=dead |title=Home |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190817013237/https://www.eischools.ae/Meadows |archive-date=2019-08-17 |website=Emirates International School – Meadows |access-date=2015-11-15 |quote=Conveniently located in the heart of the beautiful Meadows community within easy access of the Lakes and Dubai Marina developments [...].}}

Incidents

On 27 April 2006, a protest broke out among workers in Al Ahmadiya Contracting. During the protest, workers blocked the company's construction site at Dubai Marina and destroyed office property and documents. They also damaged eight cars and two buses and battered a site engineer. The crowd was later dispersed by the riot control wing of Dubai Police.{{Cite web | url = https://m.khaleejtimes.com/nation/general/al-ahmadiya-contracting-workers-to-be-prosecuted-for-violent-protest | title = Al Ahmadiya Contracting workers to be prosecuted for violent protest | newspaper = Khaleej Times | date = 4 April 2015 | orig-date = 10 May 2006 – Original publication date | access-date = 29 December 2019 }}

In August 2015, people including police officers were arrested after they were caught with prostitutes and illegal alcohol on a boat in Dubai Marina.{{cite web|url=http://www.thenational.ae/uae/police-officers-jailed-over-dubai-marina-yacht-sex-parties|title=Police officers jailed over Dubai Marina yacht sex parties|date=6 April 2015|publisher=The National|access-date=20 January 2018}}

In 14 June 2025, a huge fire broke out in the 67-storey Tiger Building, causing 4,000 people to flee.{{citeweb|url=https://gulfnews.com/uae/emergencies/fire-breaks-out-in-dubai-marina-building-successfully-extinguished-1.500163203|title=Fire breaks out in Dubai Marina building; successfully extinguished|date=14 June 2025|publisher=Gulf News|access-date=14 June 2025}}

Gallery

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|{{center|Dubai Marina panorama}}

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|{{center|The tallest block}}

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|{{center|Another view}}

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|{{center|View of Dubai Marina from the 64th floor of the Marina Torch Tower}}

|File:Graffiti Dubai Marina-Dubai UAE-Andres Larin.jpg

|Graffiti in Marina Promenade

|File:Dubai Marina Skyline.jpg

|View from the harbor

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References

General references

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