Dubai to Get a New Island Project Worth DH4.04 Billion
A whole new island is designed to house famous Las Vegas hotel brands like MGM, Bellagio, and Aria. This waterfront project is named ‘The Island’ worth Dh4.4 billion ($1.2-billion) and will be spread over 3.5 million square metres. The project is planned to start construction soon and to be completed by the end of 2028.
One of the most popular three hospitality brands is involved in this project, and each of them operates casino games, although it is not that much clear for now if the same scene will be available for the tourists visiting The Island.
According to BNC Network, the intelligence company of this project, this island development project at Jumeirah Beachfront, Umm Suqeim 2 will have a number of 1000 hotel rooms, apartments, and 10 villas. Additionally, there will be food and beverage outlets. There will be an entertainment tower which will be 110 metres tall, located just in the middle of the island with a seating capacity of 300 people. The guest will be able to watch shows in 3D. The project will also feature outdoor and indoor swimming pools, water fountains, artificial waterfalls, and business lounges.
Inside The Island, there will be a theatre with a capacity of 800 audiences to enjoy and host shows, marriages, conferences, and festivals. There will be another facility of a beach club for the visitors where the tourists can enjoy “maritime leisure services” offered by the club.
A chronicle which is 1.2 km long covers the project all around. Inside the chronicle, there will be retail stores, restaurants, and cafés. Another section, named ‘Cave of Wonders’ will showcase games and sports for the children and their family members.
According to the statement given by BNC Network, the major contract of the project of The Island has been assigned by Wasl, a property developer in the Middle East to Earlier in this year, Wynn Resorts, a hotel and gaming company based in the United States unveiled the iconic designs of a property will be built in Al Marjan Island located in Ras Al Khaimah. The project is worth $3.9 billion and will feature extraordinary facilities of gaming.
The assistant manager for customer services at BNC Network Zoya Akbar Khan said by referring to the project of The Island that, further they are expecting a “tremendous response” towards this grand project. The reason behind claiming such a big response is mainly because the globally known brands are involved in this project, such as Bellagio and MGM. These brands are “recognized worldwide for their iconic properties in Las Vegas”.
With its iconic location and high-tech facilities of gaming, this project is one of the most interesting projects so far. Zoya Akbar also expects to catch the attention of many tourists and individuals with ultra-high net worth in the United Arab Emirates. According to her, the included facilities designed within the project to keep the factor of entertainment for the tourists in mind would be one of the key growth operators.