A Huge Lighthouse Is Being Built As Part Of The New Dubai Harbour Project And Twitter Is Going Wild

Just hours ago, we heard that a new 20 million square foot waterfront development is being built between JBR and the Palm.

Dubbed the Dubai Harbour, this is a HUGE development and will include the largest marina in the MENA region, shopping malls, an events arena and residential buildings. Yep, it’s going to be massive.

And it’s just been announced that a 135-metre tall lighthouse will be one of the focal points of the development

Just another architecturally stunning design to add to the skyline so. 

.@AP: #Dubai plans to build large harbor, 135-meter-tall lighthouse#DubaiHarbour pic.twitter.com/lnXdQ99AfH

— Dubai Media Office (@DXBMediaOffice) January 2, 2017

HH Sheikh Mohammed has just confirmed the announcements

Inspiring words for the year ahead

We start the New Year with optimism and confidence in our ambitious plans and thriving growth pic.twitter.com/4cBJestfa8

— HH Sheikh Mohammed (@HHShkMohd) January 2, 2017

It was no coincidence that the project was unveiled in the New Year

In the spirit of new beginnings, we launch a new project – The Dubai Harbour, a 20-million square foot waterfront development pic.twitter.com/pK6ffGqRhl

— HH Sheikh Mohammed (@HHShkMohd) January 2, 2017

And as you can imagine, Twitter has been non-stop ever since

We are delighted to hear that Dubai will embark on another great project and build the “Dubai Harbour” offering… https://t.co/tfoAsrhVNZ

— Eden Yachting (@EdenYachting) January 2, 2017

#Dubai #Harbour is the latest #mega #project which is focused on #tourism announced by #MyDubai. With a new passenge…https://t.co/CUzrpXP6Yy

— Vivek Khandelwal (@vivekkin) January 2, 2017

There’s mention of the area hosting F1 races…

‘#Dubai Harbour’ plans unveiled. Standout line: ‘The project’s roads will be designed to enable the destination to host Formula races’. #F1

— Dubai Eye 103.8 Sport (@DubaiEyeSport) January 2, 2017

We’re as impressed as you

#DubaiHarbour god bless my country

— قطرة ندى (@Raghad6688) January 2, 2017

An artist’s impression of the completed project