UAE-based developer Kleindienst Group said on Monday that contractors have been mobilised on its flagship The Heart of Europe project – a cluster of six islands forming part of The World, Dubai’s iconic man-made island development.
The company said in a statement that work has now started with the dispatching of 600 tonnes of materials and equipment from the main land to the islands.
Vibro-compaction of all six islands is the first step in the construction process, preparing them for buildings to be erected.
The construction process is anticipated to last until the end of 2016, Kleindienst said.
The Heart of Europe project includes islands for mainland Europe, inspired by Austrian, Italian, Spanish, German and French architecture; Monaco; Sweden; Switzerland; St Petersburg and Germany.
The statement said: “Once complete, The Heart of Europe will offer visitors and holiday makers the authentic charm of each of its European countries.”
It said Monaco will boast “all the elegance and opulence of the French Riviera” with contemporary villas and luxurious yachts, while Sweden will feature a central marketplace that encompasses the tradition of Stockholm’s famous Saluhall markets.
Josef Kleindienst, CEO of Kleindienst Group, said: “I am delighted to announce that compaction has now started on The Heart of Europe project.
“This will be a truly unique vacation destination providing an authentic experience of some of Europe’s most charming and timeless features. The six stunning islands will offer leading hotels for families and wedding parties, landscaped gardens, climate controlled plazas, street performers, snow and rain-lined streets and much, much more.”
He added: “Dubai is well-known for its innovation, ambition, excitement and intrigue. It is not afraid of dreaming big and this development is a perfect fit for the emirate.”
The World, master developed by the Nakheel Group’s The World subsidiary, was first announced in 2003. The entire project spans approximately nine kilometres in width, seven kilometres in length, and is 4.5 kilometres from the Dubai mainland coast.
The World’s 300 islands and 27km breakwater were completed in 2008, cover over 9,340,000 square feet and are visible from space.
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