en.Wedoany.com Reported - AtkinsRéalis has been appointed by ORA Developers to provide master planning, infrastructure, and public realm design services for BAYN, a flagship waterfront community in the Ghantoot area within the Dubai-Abu Dhabi development corridor.
The project is located in the emerging coastal area of Ghantoot, recognized for its scarce waterfront land, convenient transportation network, and significant long-term placemaking potential. BAYN responds to the growing demand in the UAE for well-planned, mixed-use coastal communities that align with evolving lifestyles, mobility needs, and livability expectations.
This appointment strengthens AtkinsRéalis's established portfolio of architecture and placemaking projects in the region and supports ongoing collaboration with developers in shaping next-generation urban destinations. According to the statement, the company's scope of services covers master planning, infrastructure coordination, and public realm design, integrating these elements from the early stages of development.
Matthew Tribe, Senior Vice President of Architecture and Placemaking for AtkinsRéalis in the Middle East and Africa, stated that projects like BAYN reflect the direction of waterfront community development across the region, with forms built around how people will live, move, and connect over the long term. The community is envisioned as a cohesive coastal destination, blending landscape, infrastructure, and community life within a long-term vision. He noted that collaborating with ORA from the earliest stages enables the application of global master planning expertise and regional insights to help create a destination characterized by quality, adaptability, and a strong sense of place, designed for durability and the benefit of future generations.
Amr Abdel Moneim, Chief Technical Officer of ORA Developers, stated that BAYN embodies ORA's ambition to create waterfront destinations with a clear and thoughtful design approach centered on how people experience their spaces. He emphasized the importance of translating a clear long-term vision into precise, efficient, and high-quality design from the outset, grounding it in the natural environment and resonating with daily life. Moneim noted that early collaboration with AtkinsRéalis provides the world-class expertise and rigor required for a development of this scale. This appointment marks a significant milestone in the next phase of design development for BAYN. ORA is committed to delivering BAYN without compromise, making it a coastal community in Ghantoot characterized by quality, connectivity, and long-term value for residents, visitors, and the broader Dubai-Abu Dhabi development corridor.
BAYN is envisioned as a comprehensive coastal community, combining residential neighborhoods with extensive public spaces, active mobility networks, and community amenities. This 4.8 million square meter development dedicates over half of its area to open spaces, landscaping, and water features. The project features a 1.2 km stretch of natural Arabian Gulf beach and over 7 km of waterfront, including a marina, lagoons, a waterfront promenade, parks, sports facilities, and integrated retail, hospitality, and community amenities.
This partnership combines ORA Developers' vision for BAYN with AtkinsRéalis's technical expertise and creative design capabilities, reflecting a commitment to quality, coherence, and planning throughout the project from concept to implementation.
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