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The World Islands - Land Use Designations and Development Types Source: Multiple sources including InvestDubaiClub, Kelt&Co Realty, Propsearch, Wikipedia Island Specifications Parameter Detail Total Islands ~300 artificial islands Individual Island Size 250,000 - 900,000 sq ft each Total Area ~5.4 miles (6 x 9 km) Breakwater 27 km oval-shaped New Shoreline Created 232 km Distance from Coast ~4 km off Jumeirah coast Land Parcel Designations (per Nakheel Master Plan) The World Islands land parcels were designated for the following purposes: 1. Estate - Private residential estates / mansions 2. Mid-Density - Medium-rise residential developments 3. High-Density - Higher-rise residential/mixed-use developments 4. Resorts - Hospitality and resort developments 5. Commercial - Commercial and retail developments Key Development Examples on The World Islands 1. The Heart of Europe (Kleindienst Group) • Islands: Germany, Sweden, Honeymoon, Main Europe, Floating Lido, Switzerland • Type: Luxury European-themed resort and residential • Features: Overwater villas, floating seahorse villas, hotels, resort residences • Building Types: Low to mid-rise (resort character) • Regulatory Authority: Trakhees (issued Building Completion Certificate) • Expected Completion: 2026 2. Anantara World Islands Resort • Type: Luxury resort • Features: Overwater villas, beachfront suites • Building Types: Low-rise (resort character) • Focus: Sustainability and harmony with natural environment 3. Zuha by Zaya • Type: Private residences • Units: 30 exclusive private residences • Beachfront: 2.5 km untouched beachfront • Building Types: Low-rise luxury villas 4. Keturah Bahr (MAG Group) • Location: Malaysia D38 island • Type: Exclusive island residential • Status: Planning stage, construction yet to start • Features: Private beaches, infinity pools, wellness centers, private marinas • Building Types: Likely low to mid-rise (island resort character) Infrastructure Framework Infrastructure Element Provider/Manager Breakwater Protection Nakheel Transportation Hubs 4 major hubs connected by waterways Fresh Water Routed underwater with pumping stations at each hub Electricity Underwater conduits to each island Marine Security Dubai World Security Building Permits Trakhees (PCFC) Key Regulatory Observations for Malaysia D38 1. Trakhees is the regulatory authority for building permits on The World Islands (confirmed by Heart of Europe BCC issuance) 2. Nakheel's DCR would define plot-specific parameters (height, setback, FAR, coverage) 3. Low to mid-rise development is the predominant building typology across The World Islands 4. Resort/residential character is maintained across all developments 5. Island-specific infrastructure must be self-sufficient with connections to hub systems 6. Environmental considerations are critical due to marine location Estimated Regulatory Parameters for Malaysia D38 (Keturah Bahr) Based on comparable developments on The World Islands and Nakheel's standard DCR approach: Parameter Estimated Range Basis Building Height G+2 to G+5 (low to mid-rise) Comparable island developments Plot Coverage 30-50% Island resort character FAR 0.5 - 2.0 Low-density island development Front Setback 3-6 m from plot boundary Trakhees minimum + DCR Side Setback 3-5 m from adjacent plots Trakhees minimum + DCR Rear Setback 3-5 m from plot boundary Trakhees minimum + DCR Beach Setback 10-20 m from high water mark Environmental protection Land Use Resort / Residential / Mixed-Use Nakheel designation Note: These are estimated ranges based on comparable developments. The actual DCR for Malaysia D38 would be issued by Nakheel and would contain the precise parameters.