Admares, a pioneer of innovative floating construction, said it has completed work on nine luxury 'floating' bungalows at its plant in Rauma, Finland and has started shipping them to the UAE where they will be set up at the Marasi Business Bay development project in Dubai.

Located on the Dubai Water Canal, Marasi Business Bay is poised to become a major future landmark in Dubai – a unique waterside destination concept in the UAE and the Middle East.

The development’s main architectural feature will be the homes on water designed and manufactured by Admares in Finland.

A forward-thinking innovation in residential development, each home will enjoy exclusive boat access and unrivalled views of the surrounding Dubai Water Canal, said a statement from the Finnish group.

A key manufacturer of unique design-build floating buildings combining cutting-edge marine, offshore and construction technology providing unique real estate opportunities, Admares has been behind big regional projects including the Burj Al Arab Terrace in Dubai.

Work on these floating buildings began in October last year, with all of the manufacturing and outfitting being completed in Finland, before transportation by sea to Dubai in the third quarter of 2017, said a company spokesman.

The Admares' scope of work includes development of 10 water homes, two restaurants and an exclusive yacht club, all of which are state-of-the-art floating buildings, he stated.

These unique architectural structures have been designed, managed and manufactured in Finland, ensuring impeccable quality that can be achieved in a purpose-built production facility with a workforce that specialises in construction of floating real estate, he added.

According to him, the production of Phase One of the Marasi Business Bay development is in full swing  in Finland.

"Designed to float on water, these villas have now begun their voyage to the UAE this week. Similar orders are being filled in by the construction company," said the spokesman.

"The entire Marasi Business Bay area will include the longest waterfront promenade in the emirates and the UAE’s first-ever homes on water with pedestrian and boat access, he stated.

"It will also boast key leisure facilities besides restaurants and five palm tree-lined yacht marinas with 700 berths, alongside several floating retail and F&B (food and beverage) outlets, an assortment of onshore boutique shopping, leisure and entertainment facilities as well as a range of local and international businesses," he added.-TradeArabia News Services