The emirate of Dubai is synonymous with mega residential and commercial projects. From the artificial marvel that is Palm Jumeirah to the world’s tallest building Burj Khalifa, the city has pushed the boundaries of real estate innovation with its impressive property portfolio. One such upcoming project is Aladdin City in Dubai Creek, a development of mythical proportions to match its famous name! Discover more about Aladdin City Dubai, its concept and the progress made so far.
PROJECT HISTORY
The concept of Aladdin City was greenlighted in 2014. Soon after, construction commenced in 2016. The project, inspired by the tales of Aladdin and Sinbad, is currently in progress.
Dubai Municipality is the organisation that is leading the development of this mega project. While commenting on the vision behind Aladdin City, Director-General Hussain Nasser Lootah described it as the “icons of legends of the past with a touch of beauty and tourism, characteristic of the city.”
WHAT TO EXPECT?
Who hasn’t read or seen Aladdin? Now, with this project, we get to experience it as well. The ambitious 4,000-acre themed complex is inspired by Aladdin, Sinbad and other stories from the Arabian Nights. Upon completion, Aladdin City Dubai will feature three high-rise towers reaching heights of 27, 18 and 10 storeys. These will be designed to resemble Aladdin’s famous magic lamp from the popular fable.
Air-conditioned bridges and moving walkways will connect the three towers so residents can easily switch between the skyscrapers!
Moreover, the shape of the bridge that connects the towers will resemble the dragons, snakes and other exotic creatures immortalised by the books. The plans of Dubai Aladdin City circulating online reveal impressive towers with stunning glass exteriors covered in the gold lattice.
The Aladdin City project will also include a 27-storey building for hotels and offices, an 8-storey building that will serve as hotel building entrance, an 18-storey commercial tower connected to a 10-storey high parking building. Since the whole project is constructed at a port, it was essential not to disrupt any activities. Hence, a hotel building entrance/reception along with pedestrian bridges have been built.
The Dubai Municipality had shortlisted Arif & Bintoak Consulting Architects and Engineers, Meinhardt Group and Incorporated Consultants to bring this vision to life. The project was eventually awarded to Meinhardt Group, which came on board as consultants for the project, while Architect International Design Studio (IDS) was inducted to provide architectural support. The proposed cost of the project is $15 billion.
FAQS
WHAT IS THE ALADDIN CITY LOCATION?
Dubai Aladdin City will be located in the historic Dubai Creek (Khor Dubai) area. This is a traditional location in Dubai where you can still see wooden sailing boats and traders exchanging goods in the souks.
WHO IS THE DEVELOPER OF THE PROJECT?
Dubai Municipality, in conjunction with Meinhardt Group, will develop Aladdin City Dubai Creek.
WHAT WILL BE THE COST OF THE PROJECT?
The entire development will cost approximately $15 billion.
WHAT IS THE LATEST ALADDIN CITY DUBAI CONSTRUCTION UPDATE?
The project is in its development stage. The ongoing construction is expected to finish soon.
WHAT IS THE ALADDIN CITY DUBAI OPENING DATE?
Aladdin City Dubai is one of the many potential projects lined up for Expo 2020.
WHAT ARE SOME OF OTHER BEST TOURIST DESTINATIONS IN DUBAI?
If you are planning a visit to Dubai, check out our list of top things to do in Dubai. There are also some amazing parks and resorts in Dubai you can visit too.
This wraps up our overview of the highly-anticipated Aladdin City, one of the many dream projects in the city. Once complete, it will be yet another addition to Dubai’s impressive portfolio of architectural marvels. The imaginative structure and design will make it one of the fascinating places to visit in the emirate.
You can also read about some of the other upcoming projects in Dubai to look forward to. Don’t forget to subscribe to MyBayut for more amazing real estate updates in the UAE.
Title image credit: Aladdin City’s Facebook page.
