Dubai: A marina shaped like the Apple's new headquarters in Cupertino, California. But this new one is in Dubai, the land of architectural superlatives.
The big difference: boats can sail through the Dubai version.
This circular climate-controlled marina, shaped like the tech giant's new, space-ship like building, will be the centrepiece of a new development project where individual villas will have their own boat mooring spots.
Welcome to the Marsa Meydan, now taking shape in Dubai's Jebel Ali district.
The new waterfront community is styled along the lines of the famed Newport Beach in Orange County, Los Angeles, according to developers.
In keeping with the theme, Marsa Meydan will have waterfront villas with private pontoons and boat mooring spots, which the developer says is a “first for Dubai”.
“The lifestyle on offer is unparalleled; it will appeal to a wide spectrum of the UAE population with a conscious price positioning,” said Saeed Humaid Al Tayer, Chairman and CEO of Meydan City Corporation, the Marsa Meydan project developer.
Cool air in the marina
“Innovation sits at the core of the project as we embrace new technologies which allow us to enjoy fresh cool air at any time of year, shading the marina and boardwalk.”
Mersa Meydan will be located in Jebel Ali and will be styled along the lines of the famed Newport Beach in Orange County, Los Angeles.
In keeping with the theme, Marsa Meydan will have waterfront villas with private pontoons and boat mooring spots, which the developer says is a “first for Dubai”.
A climate-controlled marina will act be the centre point to the development, and will have a shading device used to cover the marina during summer.
This, the developer says, will make it a “suitable al fresco destination throughout the year”.
A network of canals will be incorporated throughout the development, and there will also be four hotels.
Meydan currently has a busy roster of mega projects, including MBR (Mohammad Bin Rashid) City and some of the elements within it such as the Meydan One Mall and its ski slope.
Plus, it has a joint venture with Sobha on an upscale residential community within MBR City.
