New beach destinations

Waterfront living served as one of the main themes of last week’s Cityscape Global in Dubai with top developers announcing various beachfront projects. Meydan Group’s Marsa Meydan in Jebel Ali is by far the most ambitious with a planned climate-controlled boardwalk that will become a year-round outdoor destination. Dubai Holding also announced Madinat Jumeirah Living, a freehold luxury residential development located opposite the iconic Burj Al Arab in Dubai’s Madinat Jumeirah district. The project offers an opportunity for expat residents to be the first homeowners within the beachfront tourist district. Madinat Jumeirah Living will have a mix of residential clusters and will be directly connected to Souq Madinat Jumeirah via an air-conditioned pedestrian bridge. The project will break ground next year and developer Dubai Holding said the first phase is expected to be completed in 30 months. Marsa Meydan will feature a shading device that will cover the marina during the summer months to maximise its tourism potential. It will offer a combination of waterfront town houses and apartments, with “lifestyle options to complement every budget”, according to Meydan. AlJurf is a waterfront-themed project within the Sahel Al Emarat master development in Ghantoot between Abu Dhabi and Dubai. Featuring serviced residences and villas, AlJurf will include two marinas, a town centre, hotels, retail amenities and a wellness resort. Comprising three districts, AlJurf Gardens, Jiwar Al Qasr and Marsa AlJurf, AlJurf will have 3.4km of beachfront.