ORA Developers has appointed AtkinsRéalis to provide master planning, infrastructure and public realm design services for its Dh30bn ($8.17bn) BAYN waterfront project in Ghantoot, situated along the corridor between Dubai and Abu Dhabi.
The decision marks a significant stage in the delivery of BAYN, which ORA Developers has described as its flagship coastal community.
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AtkinsRéalis’ mandate covers the early stages of development, combining technical and design expertise for a 4.8 million-square-metre site.
BAYN is located in Ghantoot, an area known for its beachfront land and growing connectivity.
The community is set to feature residential neighbourhoods, public spaces, mobility networks and a range of local amenities.
Plans for the BAYN site include more than half the total land dedicated to open areas, landscapes and water elements.
The project spans 1.2km of Arabian Gulf beachfront and more than 7km of waterfront. It includes a marina, promenades, lagoons, sports facilities and parks, along with integrated retail and hospitality destinations.
AtkinsRéalis’ role involves overseeing the master plan structure, coordinating infrastructure, and designing the public realm to support both immediate and long-term development needs.
According to the company, its approach is designed to balance near-term goals with the long-term needs of future residents and the community’s ability to adapt over time.
AtkinsRéalis Middle East and Africa Buildings and Places senior vice-president Matthew Tribe said: “Conceived as a coherent coastal destination, BAYN brings together landscape, infrastructure and community life within a single long‑term vision.
“Working alongside ORA from the earliest stages enables us to apply our global master‑planning expertise and regional insight to help shape a place defined by quality, adaptability and a strong sense of place, designed to endure and serve future generations.”
In April, ORA Developers acquired 4.8 million square metres of land for BAYN from Modon Holding in Ghantoot.
ORA Developers chief technical officer Amr Abdel Moneim said: “Partnering with AtkinsRéalis from the early stages has enabled us with the world-class expertise and rigour required for a development of this scale.
“The appointment marks an important milestone in BAYN’s next stage of design development. At ORA, we are committed to delivering BAYN without compromise, a coastal community in Ghantoot defined by quality, connectivity and long-term value for residents, visitors and the wider Dubai–Abu Dhabi growth corridor.”
