Dubai Peninsula and the next chapter of the city’s coastline

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Dubai’s coastline has long been home to some of the city’s most recognisable addresses, from hotels and beachfront homes to waterfront promenades. In Jumeirah, one of Dubai’s most…

Dubai’s coastline has long been home to some of the city’s most recognisable addresses, from hotels and beachfront homes to waterfront promenades. In Jumeirah, one of Dubai’s most established coastal neighbourhoods, a new chapter is taking shape.

Developed by H&H on an 85-hectare site where Dubai Canal meets the Arabian Gulf, Dubai Peninsula brings private residences and luxury hotels together with gardens, leisure spaces and a superyacht marina. The masterplan makes room for a secluded beachfront retreat and a more social waterfront neighbourhood, with restaurants, cafes and boutiques connected by landscaped pedestrian routes.

“Dubai already has some exceptional hotels, residences and destinations. We saw an opportunity to bring these elements together in one setting,” says Shahab Lutfi, chairman of H&H. “The idea was to look at the whole experience: where people live, how they spend their time, how they move around, and how architecture, landscape and hospitality complement one another.”

The launch of sales for Rosewood Residences Dubai today, with prices averaging Dh10,000 per square foot, marks a new step in the wider development of Dubai Peninsula.

The first phase of Dubai Peninsula is targeted for completion in 2030. At its centre is Central Park, with more than 2 million square feet of interconnected gardens. A two-kilometre landscaped pathway will link the marina and promenade with pavilions, recreation spaces, the world’s most prestigious retail and dining destinations as well as community amenities, residences and hotels.

“From the beginning, we wanted the landscape to be something people could genuinely use and enjoy, not simply something they look at from their homes,” Lutfi says. “That means being able to walk through the gardens, move between different parts of Dubai Peninsula and reach the waterfront without having to navigate service roads or loading areas.”

The emphasis on walkability reflects a wider ambition for Dubai.

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