Grand Central Master Plan

Nakheel PJSC / The World, Dubai, U.A.E.

Client: Nakheel PJSC
Location: Dubai, U.A.E.
Size of Project: 280 hectares
Construction Cost: $3.1 Billion
Completion date: Ongoing
Unique Features:

Bermello Ajamil & Partners, Inc. was commissioned to provide the Master Plan for Grand Central, the mainland transportation and logistics hub for The World and the most critical component of the development. It measures approximately 280 hectares and consists of 5 distinct districts also being master planned by BA.

The Beachfront district will contain residences with advantageous uses of their prime waterfront location. The Gateway district will include the mainland ferry stations from which all ferries to and from The World will depart. The Marina district will include the marina parcels, wet slips, dry storage, retail waterfront and mixed-use facilities. The Government district will contain the Fire, Police and Coast Guard parcels for service to The World and finally, the Logistics Harbor district will be the logistics yard for The World, providing all services, storage and provisioning for The World.