A collection of private islands in the shape of continents located off the coast of Dubai, the World reinvents the earth and offers the ultimate in privacy and exclusivity. Individuals and investors have the opportunity to create their own dominion from private homes, estates, palaces to luxury hotel resorts, marinas & hotel apartments.
Facts
260 man made islands
No land based access to the islands, only through marine transport
Island sizes 250,000-900,000 sq ft.
Approx 100metres of water between each island
Total development area of 9 kms by 6 kms
Surrounded by oval shaped breakwater
The depth of the seabed surrounding The World varies between 11-16 metres.
Delivery
The islands will be handed over to the private developers in the middle of 2008
Construction is expected to be completed on Orenburg and Rostov by the end of 2009
Before hand-over, the developer will carry out piling and island stabilization after which the islands will be left for 12 months before any surface construction commences.
Endless research into the world's best retreats has led to the development of a world class opportunity to live on an exclusive private island. This development is made up of newly reclaimed islands that form shapes of the main land masses of the world. The two islands currently to be master planned are Rostov and Orenburg Islands. This forming part of Euro-Asia.
Orenburg, will contain low rise 1, 2 and 3 bedroom apartments with sea views looking onto other islands or views looking on to a fabulous marina.
Rostov, the second inter-connected island will be home to 44, three and four bedroom private villas, each with their own private beach.