Brand new tourism destination announced for Dubai
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Dubai’s ruler, Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, has revealed plans to build a brand new tourism destination.
Jumeirah Central will boast 9 million square feet of retail space including three malls and 4.5 million square feet of outdoor shopping space supported by more than 44,000 car parking spaces, said Sheikh Mohammed, also Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE, on Saturday.
The tourism destination will also offer 7,200 hotel rooms, which will be the largest number of hotel rooms located in one single district, according to news agency WAM.
The district will be located along Dubai’s Sheikh Zayed Road with the development’s masterplan a product of the collaborative work of more than 19 government and private agencies, international experts and consultants under the leadership of Dubai Holding over the last two years.
According to WAM, Jumeirah Central will feature 1 million square feet of climate-controlled arcades and will be connected by a comprehensive cycling network that spans over 33 parks and open spaces.
It will also be home to 35,000 residents and will host 100,000 people annually.
Sheikh Mohammed said: “As our vision for future cities evolves, Dubai will continue to set the benchmark for city development across the globe. Jumeirah Central is a clear milestone in our journey towards building the city of the future and the creation of engaged and happy communities.
“We will not stop investing in our economy, and these projects are tools to expedite that journey of growth. We are confident in the strength of our economy and are optimistic for the future of our nation. To that end, our vision will continuously evolve and expand.”
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