Saudi Arabia has dominated the spotlight with megaprojects such as The Line. Another Arab Gulf nation that has ambitious megaprojects in the UAE. Dubai’s Burj Binghatti, Abu Dhabi’s museums, and Sharjah’s floating theatre all contribute to making UAE stand for Unbelievable Arab Excellence, a term that will completely redefine the destination over the next decade. Let’s examine some of these intriguing ventures in greater detail:

SeaWorld Abu Dhabi, later opening in 2023

This year, following San Diego, Orlando, and San Antonio, a marine-life theme park that is nearly 90 percent complete is scheduled to open. The first SeaWorld location outside of North America will feature habitats, rides, interactive exhibits, and immersive visitor experiences across 183,000 square meters.

What about aquatic species? 150 species, including sharks, manta rays, sea turtles, reptiles, amphibians, and invertebrates, will reside in the world’s largest multi-species aquarium, which is comprised of five interior levels and 58 million liters of water. SeaWorld Abu Dhabi will house numerous avian species, including penguins and puffins.

Dubai Wasl Tower, Opening in 2024 UNStudio will add to Dubai’s already impressive skyline by constructing a tower with the tallest ceramic facade in the world. Dubai Wasl Tower is a 990-foot skyscraper situated centrally along Sheikh Zayed Road. It was designed in collaboration with the German engineering firm Werner Sobek. The structure, which has a twisted, asymmetrical design, will be administered by the hotel chain Mandarin Oriental and will contain over 250 five-star rooms.

Additionally, it will house offices, apartments, and public spaces. There are 17 elevators, four primary lobbies, a spa, a sky deck, and a rooftop. On the side, there will be a low-rise building with a car park, a column-free ballroom on the first floor, and an outdoor pool on the roof terrace.

Saadiyat Grove, Abu Dhabi, slated to open in 2027 and costing $1.5 billion The completion of Saadiyat Grove is anticipated by 2027. The mixed-use development will provide a panoramic view of three institutions on the island. In addition, it will provide 60,000 square meters of retail, entertainment, and recreational space.

In addition to nearly 3,000 residential units, the enormous development will also include two hotels and coworking spaces. Saadiyat Grove will be close to famous museums and provide convenient access to Al Falah Road, Sheikh Khalifa Bin Zayed Street, and the Sheikh Khalifa Bridge, which links the island to the rest of the emirate.

The Zayed National Museum in Abu Dhabi, set to open in 2025, was designed by the British architectural firm Foster + Partners. The museum will honor the Saadiyat Island cultural district as a monument and memorial to the late sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan, the founding president of the UAE. Five lightweight steel towers containing the museum’s exhibits at their bases are the most distinctive aspect of the building.

The structures serve as thermal chimneys, drawing cool air into the spaces dedicated to the country’s history and culture. Additionally, there is a gallery dedicated to falconry. Keeping in mind the passion for falconry, interior spaces lead to an outdoor arena for live hunting bird displays. The anticipated completion date is 2025.

Vertical City, Dubai, anticipated to open in 2030In 2019, the Knowledge Summit in Dubai witnessed the conception of the Vertical City, a zero-energy structure. The architecture firm Luca Curci will construct a vertical metropolis for 25,000 people in the water. Green spaces and vertical gardens will adorn 180 floors of the building. Vertical City will include offices, retailers, and other facilities for a large community, in addition to residences and services.

Residences include apartments, duplexes, and single-family homes. Given that this structure is situated on the ocean floor, residents can anticipate marvels such as underwater parking, spas, a meditation center, a gym, and hotel rooms with breathtaking underwater views. The floating ‘Vertical City’ of Dubai has been proposed for 2030.

Sharjah Floating Theater, Unknown Opening DateThe new floating open-air theatre in Sharjah resembles a gigantic oyster shell revealing a beautiful pearl. In this instance, Sharjah’s enchanting east coast enclave of Kalba is the pearl. The cultural destination will be renamed ‘Al Mahara Theatre’ and will have 1,000 seats, a unique view of the city’s landmarks, and will host world-class performances and plays on the pristine waters of Kalba Corniche.

Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi, the governor of the emirate, conceived of the design of the theater. The project’s completion date has not been disclosed.

Jubail Island, Abu Dhabi, is scheduled to open in 2025.Abu Dhabi’s $1.36 billion Jubail Island, located between Yas Island and Saadiyat Island, will be a magnificent residence for between 5,000 and 6,000 people. The 400-hectare low-density community will include six residential village estates containing 400 single-family and 400 multi-family residences. The Marina on Jubail Island is an expansive waterfront marvel that welcomes vessels, boats, and superyachts, and is well-connected to the neighboring waterfront destinations.

Notable attractions include the Jubail Mangrove Park, kayaking, and the Pura Eco Retreat, a favorite among nature lovers. The land plots were transferred in June 2022, and the villas are scheduled to be transferred in October 2023.

Later in 2023, Dubai’s Kempinski Floating Palace is scheduled to open.Dubai, the scintillating land that contains everything incredible, is not a place where many firsts occur. The Kempinski Floating Palace, however, is a first for the Golden City. Twelve floating luxury villas that can sail independently at jogging pace surround the main vessel. The Swiss hotelier Kempinski correctly refers to them as luxurious houseboats connected by pontoons to the 156-room central hotel.

The glass pyramid-shaped luxury hotel near Jumeirah Beach features exclusive gourmet restaurants, bars, saunas, pools, boutiques, and banquet facilities. The event is accessible by vessels, speedboats, and helicopters. The magnificent Kempinski Floating Palace is scheduled to debut in 2023.