Rakeen to Commence Infrastructure Work on Al Marjan Island Property in RAK

Rakeen is one of the most dynamic property developers in Ras Al Khaimah which has instigated phase two of the infrastructure work on Al Marjan Island property. The phase two of the project will get started in August this year. Al Marjan is a man made island in Ras Al Khaimah. Rakeen further revealed that this phase two of the infrastructural work will be completed in 18 months, thereby, covering Island 3 and 4 of Al Marjan. The costing of the project will come out to be Dhs365 million.

The infrastructure work of phase two will include various facilities for drainage, telecommunications, channel crossings, landscaping, electricity, street lightning and fire fighting installations as well. The Infrastructure Manager of Rakeen, Dr.Fawzi Shadid said: “It is our top priority to fast-track the completion of infrastructure work as various projects that are being built on Al Marjan are dependant on the infrastructure facilities. With Phase One of the infrastructure work progressing well on schedule, we are now fully prepared to commence work on the second phase after we identified the Contractor for the job.”

The Director of Development of Rakeen, Herbert Krause said: “This project means a lot to everyone at Rakeen and in Ras Al Khaimah, as it is pioneering in so many ways: building technology, environment and marine ecology, tourism and hospitality, residential exclusivity, leisure and sports facilities, and also because it enhances the skyline and the international image of the emirate.” This pioneering development project extends the coastline of the emirate by an additional 21 kilometers. This master development is expected to be completed in June 2010 at the cost of Dhs366 million.