Nakheel Marinas, the new division of Nakheel created to provide world-class marinas and amenities, has revealed plans to create thousands of berths for a full range of vessels to meet the rapidly-increasing demand in the region.

Announcing plans at the Dubai International Boat Show 2008, Nakheel said it is working exclusively with Island Global Yachting (IGY), the premier owner, developer, and manager of marina properties and yachting lifestyle destinations, on the project.

The IGY will design, deliver, and manage the marinas on all of Nakheel’s waterfront developments.

The two companies are working hand in hand on extensive plans for the formation of a coastal network of luxury marina destinations across Dubai linking all of Nakheel’s waterfront developments.

'These plans include the creation of mega-yacht facilities and luxury marinas on The Palm islands, Waterfront, and The World. Initial projects revealed include Anchor Marina and Mega Yacht Marina, both located at The Palm Jumeirah.'

'In addition, there will be seven large marinas on The Palm Deira, the first of which will provide 300 wet berths and 200 on dry stack. Two out of the seven of these marinas will provide facilities to accommodate super yachts.

Saeed Harib, director of Nakheel Marinas, said: “Nakheel’s vision is to create a standard of marinas viewed as being, at least, comparable with the best in the world. In Island Global Yachting we have a best of breed partner that will enable us to fulfill and even exceed this vision.'

“We are excited about the future possibilities that our waterfront developments hold for marina development and we intend to provide the highest quality of facilities for our marinas. Our aim is to create one of the most important destinations for charter boats or visitor boats anywhere in the world through our extensive marina network across Dubai’s coastline.”
 
Michael Horrigan, CEO Middle East and Asia of Island Global Yachting said the extensive experience and expertise of creating luxurious coastline lifestyles made IGY a perfect partner for Nakheel and the IGY track record has led to this exclusive partnership.

'Our vision is to ensure that Dubai and the GCC becomes a warm water destination alongside the Caribbean and the Mediterranean. The activities outlined at this year’s show will go a long way to demonstrating this vision and our commitment to the region,” he added.

Visitors to the Nakheel/IGY stand at the Dubai International Boat Show will be able to view images of Anchor Marina, a luxury 582 berth marina designed to provide berths and recreational facilities for all the residential components nearing completion on The Palm Jumeirah.-TradeArabia News Service