The world's First purpose-built maritime center

Infrastructure:

The centralized system would provide basic services to residents of The World by way of utility plants located at service hubs. A generic service hub is shown below. However, each island may be responsible for their individual connection to the distribution and collection mains. This system comprises two central plan sites located on opposite ends of The World, central water and power plants. Combined central sewage system and reuse systems will be located strategically where reuse demand will be high. As an alternative, central utilities may be brought from the main land to serve The World.

In 2003, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Ruler of Dubai, announced a global landmark -300 hundred islands reclaimed from the sea in the shape of the world map.

An icon in the making, The World is an engineering odyssey that has created an island paradise of sea, sand and sky. The development is a collection of private and resort islands that are sold by invitation only to chosen individuals who will leave their legacy with this epic development. Located off the coast of Dubai, and created by Nakheel, Dubai's premier developer, The World has evolved into one of the most desirable and exclusive addresses on the planet.

Measuring approximately 9 kilometres in width by 7 kilometres in length, the development will cover approximately 931 hectares and add an additional 232 kilometres of beachfront to Dubai's coastline by using over 320 million cubic metres of sand to form the islands. Yachts will be the primary mode of transportation, giving both residents and visitors an incredible water-oriented travel experience across the crystal clear waters of the Arabian Gulf.

Each island of The World ranges from 250 to 900 thousand square feet (23.2 to 83.6 thousand square meters) in size, with 50 to 100 metres (164 to 328 feet) of water between individual islets.

All islands of The World are available as contiguous plots with land and water areas, enabling private developers to develop their own environment within them. Also, tenants are allowed terraforming,

i.e. sculpting re-claimed land by merely moving the sand within pre-designated setbacks and regulations. Using this technique, they can create unique features like private beaches, coves, harbours and marinas.

Location

Encircled by an oval breakwater, The World, Dubai covers a total area of 931 hectares (9 km in length & 6 km in width), and is set to extend Dubai's coastline by an additional 232 kilometres of beachfront. The island group is just 4 kilometres off Jumeirah, close to the man-made marvel, Palm Jumeirah. Lying 25 13 north; 55 10 east the Dh6.6 billion project is sandwiched between Burj Dubai & Port Rashid.