KHAIMA - Rakeen, one of the Middle East's most dynamic land master planners and property development companies, and the real estate development arm of the Ras Al-Khaimah government, launched on Saturday its Dana Island project in Ras Al -Khaimah at an event held at the Jumeriah Beach Hotel, Dubai. Dana Island, being developed to accommodate several world-class hotels, and commercial and residential complexes, extends 7 kilometers into the sea, and is expected to create an estimated 53 kilometers of new shoreline in Ras Al-Khaimah. Wahid Attalla, member of the board, Rakeen, said “the Dana Island project is poised to become one of the UAE's most sought-after multi-purpose developments, and the launch presents an opportunity for regional and international investors to capitalize on the project's unique design, concept and location. More importantly Rakeen has adopted the most sophisticated construction technologies to ensure that the Dana Island project will preserve the marine environment.” “As Ras Al-Khaimah steadily gains prominence as one of the region's preferred holiday and business destinations, we believe that Dana Island will add significant value to the emirate's global appeal,” added Attalla. Dana Island's design consists of a main stem in three parts and ten leaf-shaped islands. The project will be phased in two parts: intermediate and final phase, and upon completion, Dana Island will create an estimated 6.8 million square meters of land. The sand required for the construction will be sourced offshore, while rock materials will be sourced from various quarries in Ras Al-Khaimah. Dana Island is a genuine design that ensures excellent natural water quality. To build the island, Rakeen is using state-of-the-art construction techniques to ensure the preservation of the natural habitat. Rakeen has also appointed the international consultant COWI to carry out an Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) for the project, while an environmental management and monitoring plan is being implemented during the construction phase. Rakeen is also involved in a host of other upscale projects in Ras Al- Khaimah, such as the RAK Financial City. __
