#ON HOLD: OQYANA (The World)

[Jim856796]

Does the Oqyana development screw up the World archipelago?

[shantoosie]

Originally Posted by Jim856796

Does the Oqyana development screw up the World archipelago?

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[dubaiflo]

you will see that more often. Developers are allowed to reshape their islands.

[Parisian Girl]

The World’s first luxury island project in Dubai set to start in 2008

http://www.gowealthy.com/gowealthy/w...057254507.html

[Jim856796]

Originally Posted by dubaiflo

you will see that more often. Developers are allowed to reshape their islands.

Why can the islands be reshaped? Islands of the World Archipelago are supposed to be modified after specific regions.

[lovedubai]

So the fourth masterplan is now revealed. Sounds as if this may be the final plan if construction is due to start in the summer.

[bizzybonita]

great news PG ...

[bizzybonita]

[bizzybonita]

OQYANA World First unveils exclusive utility hub in Dubai

08-May-2008


The OQYANA World First, a real estate development of the coast of Dubai


OQYANA World First, the elite island community on 'The World' real estate development off the coast of Dubai, has showcased its luxury islands projects, the first within The World to adopt its own fully independent utility services island. This utility island is strategically located away from the development, next to the breakwater.

Dr. Wadad AlSuwayeh, CEO of OQYANA World First, said: "OQYANA has been meticulously master-planned in all aspects, and we are very pleased to announce our plans for this state-of-the-art utility island, which makes us completely independent and self-sufficient."

OQYANA World First is the first and largest of all real estate developers on The World in the Dubai with 22 islands and water villas that form the shape of the Australian and New Zealand islands. The 50,000-sqm upcoming island has been engineered for 100 per cent redundancy, through utilising two utility networks to feed the entire real estate project.

[ccjr]

[The-King]

WOW! Great renders ccjr!

Here are pictures of the model, thanks to Imre!

[lovedubai]

Wow!

SO much better than last year's redesign. Let's hope they finally get released and building does actually start in late summer. Thanks for posting.

[RamonPouw]

I really love this project..

Does someone know the prices ?

Thanks

[lovedubai]

No prices. The project was first released at Arabian Travel Market in May 2005, but was then put on hold and nothing has been released since then. The project has been revamped several times and is currently in its 4th reincarnation.

Prices were
studios from 1,174,022
1 beds (961 sq ft) from 1,761,032
sea view 1 beds (961 sq ft) from 2,396,568
l beds (1184 sq ft) from 2,532,203
2 beds (1615 sq ft) from 2,935,054
2 beds (1830 sq ft) from 4,034,450
3 beds (2,153 sq ft) from 4,746,416

Your guess is as good as anyone else's as to what the prices will be when they are finally released again.

[Imre]

For immediate release
May 21, 2008


OQYANA World First launches “The World’s” first snorkeling lagoon

‘Reef Lagoon’ on Great Barrier Island to offer diving and snorkeling
among Dubai’s coral reefs and underwater sea life


OQYANA World First, the first fully master-planned elite island community of the prestigious development ‘The World’ off the coast of Dubai, has announced the launch of the first snorkeling lagoon, which will provide an interactive opportunity to swim and snorkel among coral reefs and underwater sea life in a safe environment.

The Reef Lagoon will be located on the Great Barrier Island, one of the 22 islands comprising the Australian continent; with the first phase of construction commencing in summer 2008. Serviced by the adjacent International Diving Centre, the Reef Lagoon will also offer diving, snorkeling and boat-related activities and facilities.

“Around 60 per cent of the development area is freed from any construction to avail open spaces for lagoons, parks, promenades, playgrounds, beaches and extensive landscaping – to offer residents and guests the most comfortable surroundings possible,” commented Dr. Wadad AlSuwayeh, CEO of OQYANA World First. “We have reshaped our islands to ensure that water is continually circulated for purity and can sustain marine life, which makes the quality of seawater surrounding our islands superior to that tested along the shoreline of Dubai.”

“It is our goal to maintain and protect a stable and healthy environment, within and around OQYANA islands; and ensure that a luxurious lifestyle is not achieved at the expense of nature. As such, we are considering a full range of alternative green solutions, such as solar-powered ferries among others,” he added.

Derived from the Arabic word for ‘oceanic’, the entire OQYANA development incorporates a number of environmentally friendly features, such as the use of natural cooling, saline-friendly landscaping, and the re-use of grey-water and storm water for irrigation. In addition, the innovative shape and orientation of the islands’ waterways ensure that, in the event of pollution within the waterways, 50 per cent of full water cleanliness will be achieved naturally in 24 hours and 100 per cent in 72 hours.

The launch of the Reef Lagoon comes only days after OQYANA announced The World’s first and only exclusive utility hub next to the breakwater, during its participation at the Arabian Travel Market 2008, which wrapped up on May 09, 2008 in Dubai.

OQYANA World First is the first and largest of all developers on The World with 22 islands and water villas that form the shape of the Australian and New Zealand islands. In addition to a world-class retail hub, luxury hotel, spa resort, restaurants and cafes, stylish apartments, water homes, villas, canal homes, hotels and serviced apartments, OQYANA World First will also feature a waterfront promenade with boutiques, world-class restaurants, cultural and entertainment facilities.

Construction of OQYANA, The World’s first luxury island community, will start in summer 2008, while the completion date is slated for 2012.

[Dubai_Steve]

Nice looks like a setting for a 007 movie

I reserved a studio here in May 2005 but cancelled it, probably will regret that decision when I see the new price list.

[BinDubai]

world class

original

just what we need

[Opus 2009]

The resort on the Malaysian Islands launched recently started at Dhs 5,100 per sq foot. I would be surprised if Oqyana is launched for less than that.

[rexdmx]

wonder how their profit margins would look like at Aed 5100/ sq ft
their costs must be astronomical

[lovedubai]

Originally Posted by rexdmx

wonder how their profit margins would look like at Aed 5100/ sq ft
their costs must be astronomical

Their original prices were in the region of 1870 psf, so it will be interesting to see if the original reservation agreements hold. If they do, you may well regret that decision Steve.