Dubai Maritime City (DMC), the world’s first purpose-built maritime centre, has finalised a strategic development plan for the city's integrated utilities area.

The excavation and piping works for core infrastructure facilities are now near completion, said an official spokesman.

DMC’s utilities area has been strategically planned to provide centralised distribution of all utility services for the city, incorporating the core infrastructure for the water division (DEWA), district cooling, sewage, drainage, irrigation and utility tunnel.

The development plan for the centralised public services network, waste disposal and collection system, pedestrian facilities, public transport systems and recreational amenities have also been finalised.

'DMC has been planned with the welfare of residents as the main consideration. Providing amenities for a premium standard of living boosts the maritime city’s reputation as a premier investment and business destination,” said CEO, DMC, Amer Ali.

“Dubai Maritime City is steadily taking shape and gradually revealing its high level of sophistication, and we are delighted to have achieved such an excellent pace with the infrastructure development,” Ali added.

Excavation works for the district cooling are almost complete, along with excavation and pipe laying for the water division. Sewerage excavation works are also ahead of schedule with pipe laying nearing completion. Moreover, a number of helipads throughout the project are also planned for, along with street lighting and landscaping, which will be tailored to include custom-made, stylish street furniture.

Once completed, DMC will also feature optimised car parking facilities that minimise on-street parking, strategically placed phone booths all over the city, and public service facilities customised for the disabled. Also integrated into the mega project are jogging routes, children's play areas, fishing facilities and recreational and sports facilities.

Numerous bicycle parking areas are also in the development plan, while a vehicle-free pedestrian promenade will be developed to encourage a healthy lifestyle. The superb living conditions complement DMC’s attractive business and investment incentives such as free-zone benefits, proactive government support, tax-free business environment and an effective port structure.
 
DMC recently outlined the development plans for the first phase of its new marina berth project. A marine consultant has been commissioned to conduct a pre-construction wave study, ensuring the safety of the marina berths, which the city intends to launch.

On completion, DMC will encompass Harbour Offices, Harbour Residences, the Maritime Centre, an Academic Quarter, a Marina District, and the industrial quarter managed by Jadaf Dubai. DMC will also showcase the UAE’s first National Maritime Museum, a range of iconic infrastructure, and the Gulf region’s largest ship lift for ship repair and maintenance.

Moreover, DMC offers investors attractive incentives such as free-zone benefits, responsive government support and a tax-free business environment. – TradeArabia News Service