UAE – Mubasher: Dubai-based Nakheel has awarded an AED 810 million contract for the marine works on Palm Jebel Ali to Jan De Nul Dredging Limited, according to a press release.

Being part of the international Jan De Nul Group, the company will handle dredging, land reclamation, beach profiling and sand placement, directly supporting the construction of villas across all fronds.

Jan De Nul Dredging is expected to conclude the entire scope of marine works at Palm Jebel Ali in over two years. The first eight fronds of the project are forecast to be site-ready by the first quarter (Q1) of 2025.

In line with the Dubai Economic Agenda D33, the project marks the beginning of a new growth corridor in the Jebel Ali area, underlining the expansion of the emirate.

Khalid Al Malik, CEO of Dubai Holding Real Estate, said: “As Nakheel intensifies its development activity under Dubai Holding, the expertise of Jan De Nul Dredging in marine, civil construction and environmental projects is pivotal as we accelerate progress on this transformational development.”

“Aligned with the Dubai 2040 Urban Master Plan vision, Palm Jebel Ali is set to become a global destination that will offer residents the opportunity to experience a luxurious waterfront lifestyle with access to sweeping beachfront and pristine waters while setting new standards in quality living and sustainability,” Al Malik noted.