Nakheel, a member of Dubai Holding Real Estate, has awarded a contract worth AED 527 million to Al Nasr Contracting Company for infrastructure and utilities works on Island B at Dubai Islands.
The contract covers roads and paving, potable water networks, electrical and telecom networks, drainage and sewage systems, and integration with the District Cooling Plant network. The scope also includes coordination with Island A.
The works will establish the infrastructure platform required to unlock residential, hospitality and mixed-use development across Island B. The utility systems are designed to support growth across the masterplan over the long term.
Contract marks construction milestone in Dubai 2040 Urban Master Plan
The award represents a construction milestone within the Dubai Islands development and reflects capital deployment into urban expansion aligned with the Dubai 2040 Urban Master Plan.
“This contract reflects disciplined execution against one of Dubai’s most important coastal masterplans. Infrastructure delivery is the foundation of long-term value creation, and this milestone demonstrates steady progress in transforming Dubai Islands into a fully integrated destination that supports population growth, tourism expansion and economic diversification,” Khalid Al Malik, Chief Executive Officer of Dubai Holding Real Estate said in a statement.
Dubai Islands to span 18.6 square kilometres with 57km of coastline
Dubai Islands spans 18.6 square kilometres across five islands that are interconnected. The development will introduce 57 kilometres of coastline, including 21 kilometres of beachfront.
It is designed to accommodate more than 231,000 residents across 49,000 homes, including villas, mansions and apartments, alongside a mix of resorts, marinas, retail and leisure assets.
Island B forms a component of the masterplan that requires enabling works to facilitate construction and utilities networks.
“We are committed to delivering high-quality infrastructure that supports Dubai’s ambitious growth agenda. Our collaboration with Nakheel will ensure Island B is underpinned by resilient engineering and sustainable delivery standards,” Jean Nicolas El Helou, Chief Executive Officer of Al Nasr Contracting Company added.
Dubai Islands will connect to the mainland via three bridges linked to the Al Shindagha Corridor.
The development will sit within 10 kilometres of Dubai International Airport and within 15 kilometres of Downtown Dubai, reinforcing accessibility and strengthening urban connectivity across the emirate.
