 The Lagoons is a mixed-use freehold development wich will include residential Apartments being built along the Dubai Creek coastline. The AED 66 billion (US$ 18 billion) project will cover an area of 70 million square feet (6.5 million square meters) and contain 40 kilometers (25 miles) of waterfront land. It will be located next to Dubai Festival City and the Ras Al Khor Wildlife Sanctuary, along the Ras Al Khor Road.
The Lagoons will contain seven bridge-interlinking islands that will be constructed to provide an environmental living to ensure harmonious existence with the surrounding eco-systems. The beautifully landscaped islands will comprise of residential units, shopping centers, office buildings, resorts, five-star hotels, and marinas. It will also contain a planetarium, museum, art center, theater, and Dubai's first opera house. Transportation in the project will be possible by the island-connecting bridges, boats, water taxis, and its own Light Railway Passenger Train system.
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