Breathtaking waterfalls, 110km-long beaches: What we know about Dubai’s new Palm Jebel Ali mega project

Breathtaking waterfalls, 110km-long beaches: What we know about Dubai’s new Palm Jebel Ali mega project

Dubai is all set to get a new classy, waterfront address. Spanning a total area of 13.4sqkm and occupying an area twice the size of Palm Jumeirah, the brand new Palm Jebel Ali will mark a major new milestone in Dubai’s growth.

With breathtaking waterfalls, extensive green spaces and unique waterfront experiences, the project will add approximately 110km of coastline to Dubai. Approximately 35,000 families will be able to enjoy unrivalled luxury beachside living at the location.

“Every day we add a new brick in building the most beautiful city in the world,” tweeted His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai while approving the new futuristic development masterplan of Palm Jebel Ali.

Dubai is home to several manmade islands — the most prominent of which are the Palm Jumeirah and Palm Jebel Ali. Shaped like a palm tree-shaped archipelago, the islands are architectural wonders reclaimed from the sea.

Smart, diverse, sustainable

Palm Jebel Ali will feature mixed-use walkable neighbourhoods, incorporate smart city technologies and sustainability practices, as well as provide a diverse range of mobility options for residents, visitors, and communities. As much as 30 per cent of the island’s energy requirements will