Very few communities in Dubai epitomise the vision of the New Dubai as Dubai Marina does. The spectacular neighbourhood is designed to be a city within a city. Home to many waterfront developments, Dubai Marina, covers an area of more than 50 million square feet and features a boardwalk that stretches over 11 kilometres.
Everyone knows that Dubai Marina has some top attractions in Dubai, but there are certain facts that not many people know about this area. Let’s find out about them:
The Largest Man-Made Marina
Dubai Marina happened to be the largest man-made marina in the world to date. It covers an area of 4.9 square kilometres. This unique feather on its cap adds to its popularity.
A Unique Construction Story
The construction story of Dubai Marina is also very unique. It was constructed by creating a new waterfront from the Persian Gulf. A three-kilometre-long piece of land (desert) was used to create the central waterway. During its construction, the eight-kilometre-long walkway for the public was also built.
Home to Several Tallest Residential Buildings in the World
Dubai Marina is highly popular as a leisure and recreational area in the emirate. It’s rightly termed as the tourist hub within Dubai. However, not many know about the fact that this area houses some of the tallest buildings not only in the UAE but the world. For example, Marina 101, which ranks number 3 in the list of tallest residential buildings in the world, is located in Dubai Marina. It is an 88-storey building that occupied the top spot in the said list from 2015 to 2019 until it was dethroned by 111 West 57th Street in NYC.
Princess Tower, another popular development in the area, ranks among the world’s tallest residential buildings. Standing tall at 413 metres, it comprises 101 floors. Other notable Dubai Marina developments that feature in this list include 23 Marina, Marina Torch, Ocean Heights and Cayan Tower.
Due to the presence of these towers, Dubai Marina is often referred to as the tallest block in the world.
Accessible from Everywhere
Due to its prime location, the area is accessible from everywhere. It is known as one of the most well-connected areas due to the fact that it has Dubai Metro and Dubai Tram stations. Furthermore, it is also connected by waterways and motorways. So, no matter where in Dubai you live, you can access Dubai Marina in a matter of a few minutes, whether you’re on your own ride or using public transport.
Features One of the Best Walkways
Many cities and areas in the world feature walkways, but it’s tough to compete with the one nestled in Dubai Marina. This walkway is built alongside a 3-kilometre-long canal that passes through the community. Known as “The Walk”, you will find here several eateries, water sports and leisure activities. Even if you’re not in the mood to take part in any activity, you can simply visit it to spend some relaxing time, enjoying the serenity of the water.
A Shopper’s Galore
The presence of many shopping centres makes Dubai Marina a shopper’s haven. You can buy anything under the sun in these malls, as they have outlets of famous international and local brands. The Dubai Marina Mall, an extremely popular shopping centre in Dubai, is also located here.
If visiting shopping malls is not your cup of tea, you can find several thrift stores in Dubai Marina as well. Or you can head to “The Walk” and indulge in street shopping.
Life is Luxurious at Dubai Marina
It may not be a very unique or hidden fact but still certainly worth mentioning. Life in this part of Dubai is very luxurious due to the presence of ultra-luxury residential buildings. Most of these developments come with state-of-the-art facilities and amenities for residents.
The best part about these developments is that most of them are waterfront. This means residents of these buildings get to enjoy lifetime views of towers. However, with space running out, there is no more room for new waterfront buildings in Dubai Marina. Stella Maris Tower, a 52-storey development, is going to be the last waterfront development in this area.
The Takeaway
In all, if you plan to visit Dubai anytime soon, do not miss out on visiting Dubai Marina. It is surely going to leave you awe-struck with its stunning beauty and exhilarating lifestyle.
