DESIGN BRIEF

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Provide a vision master plan for Dubai Islands that ties into DUBAI 2040 goals.

Review the previous master plans with the intent of repositioning existing and committed Dubai Islands offerings.

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Create resort lifestyle destinations and communities with lower-density villas and mid-density apartments.

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Maximize real estate premiums along the golf courses, beaches, and marina.

Create open space systems that provide venues for sports, entertainment and recreation amenities.

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Create convenient and diverse movement experiences for residents and guests through a well-connected and multi-modal circulation network.

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Optimize waterfront views and activities to emphasize the location on the Dubai coast and realize the site’s development potential.

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LAND USE PLAN

Total Land Area
1,862 ha

Number of Resorts / Hotels (includes existing plots)
87

Resorts / Hotels (Total keys)
16,215

Total number of Villas: Very Low-Density (# of units)
62

Total number of Villas: Low-Density (# of units)
421

Total number of Villas: Mid-Density (# of units)
417

Total number of Villas: High-Density (# of units)
182

Total number of Mid-Density Res. (# of units)
33,890

Total number of High-Density Res. (# of units)
2,581

Club Facilities (Total GFA)
61,530 m²

Mixed-Use Res, Retail, Hotel & Office (Total GFA)
279,684 m²

Mixed-Use Marina Village (Total GFA)
102,335 m²

Commercial (Total GFA)
404,514 m²

Community Facilities (Total GFA)
239,429 m²

Park & Open Space (Total Land Area)
1,987,294 m²

Golf (Total Land Area)
1,508,767 m²

Waterfront Edge (Total Land Area)
2,267,065 m²

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DUBAI MASTERPLAN 2040