'Oqyana -World First' is set for the final design phase of the revolutionary  “The World” islands project.

Renowned international consultants and specialists from various fields of expertise will work on the final project, said a company official.

The first fully master-planned elite island community of “The World” islands development off the coast of Dubai, will stress on best practices and measures to maintain ecological and structural sustainability besides ensuring privacy and security, and enhancing the luxurious Oqyana lifestyle, he added.

The decision was taken following a two-day kick-off meeting in Dubai attended by over 50 consultants from all over the world.

'Oqyana has been a product of a global consortium of the best international developers and the most prominent organisations in engineering, architecture, transportation, landscaping, environment, and other areas critical to the project,' he noted.

The meeting was organised in line with the company's commitment to create a luxuriously vibrant, healthy and secure marine-themed environment that caters to a range of individual and family orientations.

Every minor detail in the design and development of the project was discussed during the meeting to ensure the delivery of the brand promise of a haven for comfortable living, leisure and relaxation.

Among the consultants at the meeting were the lead master planner and architectural consultant Global Design Collaborative (GDC), which represents a consortium of consultants including Belt Collins, Hirsch Bedner, ThinkGDC and GDP, who collectively will design the hospitality and villas.

'Top architectural firm Hellmuth, Obata & Kassabaum (HOK) will focus on residential and commercial functions,' the official said. 

Lead infrastructure and engineering consultant is Scott Wilson, which has a strong background in environmental and natural resources projects; and Engineering Consulting Group (ECG), a well-known regional architectural and engineering firm, will be responsible for the Architect of Record and development of Construction Documents.

Another member of the technical team that attended the meeting was Danish Hydraulic Institute (DHI), the consultant and specialist for water quality.

The sessions focused on presenting the technical methods and tools required and included a site visit to the islands for a more detailed understanding of the project, whose reclamation status is now at 80 per cent in ‘Oqyana World First’.

Oqyana is The World's closest development to the mainland, giving residents the best views of Dubai.

Comprising 20 man-made islands over a total area exceeding 1.8 million square metres, Oqyana's other luxury features are upscale retail and community facilities, luxury hotel and spa resort, entertainment facilities, and high-end restaurants and cafes. TradeArabia News Service