Palm Deira begins work on Dh300 million corniche

The Palm Deira has started work on the first phase of its Palm Deira Corniche, being developed at a cost of around Dh300 million.The nine kilometre-long and 30-metre wide corniche will comprise of a string of leisure facilities, parks and a marina when fully complete.Inspecting the development works on Palm Deira, Sultan Ahmed bin Sulayem, Chairman of Dubai World and Nakheel Properties, developers of Palm Deira, said: "Unique projects like the Palm Islands will boost the tourism industry in Dubai, and the corniche being developed will allow residents and visitors to enjoy enhanced lifestyle facilities."

"This project is in line with the strategic vision of Dubai, which places great emphasis on economic and social development, supported by world class infrastructure."Abdullah bin Sulayem, Executive Director, Operations, Palm Deira, said: "The corniche is being developed over an area of five million square metres, and forms 11 per cent of the total Palm Deira project. It will be developed in multiple phases, with each phase consisting of several stages.""We are now executing the first stage of Phase I, which is a 900 metre long strip facing the Hyatt Regency complex. Work on this part will be completed by mid-December this year."The entire Phase I of the project extends over four kilometres along the old Deira corniche, and will be separated from it by a 170 metre wide, 6-metre deep water channel. The two areas will be connected by a two-way passage for vehicles and pedestrians. Source