Make Dubai Holidays Memorable by Touring the Water Canal
by Amanda Sutcliffe Travel DealsDubai, the
glamorous city of the United Arab Emirates, constantly reinvents itself to
attract the attention of tourists worldwide. It has already become popular
across the globe following the astounding success of its major projects like
Burj Khalifa and the Palm Islands. One of the recent additions is Dubai Water Canal,
which is a 3.2-kilometre long waterway that makes its way from the creek in Old
Dubai to the Arabian Gulf. This allows you to travel through the canal and
witness some of the delightful sights. This new development turns a
considerable portion of the emirate into an island, making it one of the
biggest urban transformations in the world.
Your Dubai
holidays would turn into an unforgettable experience with this amazing
development, which is valued at more than 2 billion AED. It involved a major
overhaul in the infrastructure of one of the busiest areas of Dubai. It has
been 3 years since the project was launched and it has already reached a major
milestone. This 3.2-kilometre waterway ranges in width from 80 t0 120 metres
and passes through Sheikh Zayed Road, which is among the main areas of Dubai.
It also covers the residential district of Jumeirah, connecting with the
Arabian Gulf and adding more than 6 kilometres of the waterfront space to the
emirate. This creates 80,000 square metres of area for public spaces and
facilities.
A
mechanical waterfall is created at the place where the Dubai Water Canal meets
the Sheikh Zayed Road Bridge. Water is pumped through the bridge in a ceaseless
flow with the help of motion-operated mechanical waterfall. It can also go off
when a sensor detects any boat nearby. To allow visitors to cross at key points
and enjoy the breath-taking views below, five pedestrian bridges have also been
made available, including three across this canal. The Road and Transport
Authority of Dubai has turned this water canal into a major hub of marine
transport with five stations catering to 6 million passengers every year.
Located
along this canal are many leisure and lifestyle developments, including retail
establishments, restaurants, and hotels. These developments also include a
boardwalk and marina, making it one of the major hotspots for residents and
tourists intending to enjoy cheap holidays to Dubai. Over 5,000 residences and
more than 900 hotel rooms are also expected to come up in the area surrounding
this water canal. There are three districts in this part of Dubai, namely Gate
Towers, Jumeirah, and the Peninsula.
One of the
landmarks within them is a three-level mall covering a total area of 300,000
square metres and having over 400 retail outlets and its roof having a green
park. At the end of the canal is a man-made peninsula, which serves as Jumeirah
Beach Park's extension. It adds a kilometre of sandy beach and increases space
for recreational activities in the area. Along with the Dubai Water Canal, the
Marasi Business Bay Promenade is also a fabulous development, which includes a
promenade and leisure areas spanning several kilometres.
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