UAQ Marina, Umm Al Quwain

UAQ Marina is the second of two major Mega Projects being developed in the Emirate of Umm Al Quwain (UAQ). Al Salam City, which I have already covered, is the other Mega Project going up in UAQ. Emaar has teamed up with the Government of UAQ to develop this project which should reach completion in about 4 years at an estimated cost of $3.3Billion. UAQ Marina is located in a coastal setting on the shore of Khor Al Beidah Lagoon and covers over 1,500 acres. This project, along with others, is designed to facilitate the transformation of UAQ into a premier Gulf destination.

According to Sheikh Abdullah Bin Rashid Al Mualla, UAQ Deputy Ruler:

"Umm Al Quwain has great potential to be a major player in the real estate market. It is with the support of developers like Emaar that the Emirate can take advantage of its natural attributes and create world class destinations like Umm Al Quwain Marina."

Mohamed Ali Alabbar, Chairman of Emaar, had this to say:

"There is huge potential in the UAE, much of which remains untapped. Dubai, inspired by HH General Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, has shown how much can be achieved. Umm Al Quwain, an unspoiled haven of natural beauty, offers immense possibilities and Emaar is poised to augment this, courtesy of the vision and commitment of the rulers of the Emirate. Our aim is to create a community of special neighbourhoods bordering an open stretch of water with views of the marina against a backdrop of the Arabian Gulf. The shoreline has been shaped to maximize the opportunity for waterfront development and recreation."

UAQ Marina will be divided into 5 districts:

- Townhomes. High quality gated residences located near the Marina and Town Center. Gardens, playgrounds, parks and other recreational facilities will all be included.

- Exclusive Island. The name says it all. This will be the most luxurious neighborhood in UAQ Marina creating a "dream lifestyle which may be aspired to by many, but will be lived only by a select few," according to Emaar. This community will be separated from all others by a private bridge, adding to its overall exclusivity. Sounds great to me!

- Villas. A wide variety of Mediterranean style villas with beautiful waterfront locations. Most will have easy access to the Town Center and Marina.

- Marina and Town Center. This is the center of the entire project. Here you will find both a spectacular crescent shaped Marina with a capacity of 600 berths, and the Town Center which will contain boutique hotels, shops, restaurants, cinemas, a yacht club and much more!

- Community Facilities. These will include: schools, clinics, fitness clubs, swimming pools, parks, walkways and just about everything else you could imagine to make life good!

I think UAQ Marina will be a great addition to UAQ and the entire Gulf Region. It is another master planned community from Emaar designed to transform the UAE into one of the most desired locations in the world.

Here is a link to the UAQ Marina website:

http://www.ummalquwainmarina.ae/en/

This link takes you to the UAQ Marina section of the Emaar website:

http://www.emaar.com/Developments/UAQ_Marina/