About SKYLINE ATLAS

SKYLINE ATLAS is the real estate portal for Dubai and its skyline. It provides a permanent central place to discover content about Dubai’s urban development and major projects. The goal is to connect people and support informed exchange around the future of the city. SKYLINE ATLAS is produced by a team of authors, creative contributors,

Dubai Masterplan 1971

In 1971, following the formation of the United Arab Emirates, Dubai took its first steps toward transformation with the introduction of its Masterplan 1971. This was a pivotal moment in the city's history, as it marked the beginning of a bold vision to turn a small trading port into a global economic powerhouse. The plan

Dubai Masterplan 1960

In 1960, Dubai took its first major step toward becoming the global city it is today with the introduction of its Masterplan 1960. At that time, Dubai was still a small trading port, primarily focused on fishing, pearling, and serving as a key trade route between Europe and Asia. This early plan laid the groundwork

Dubai Structure Plan 2020

Dubai’s Masterplan 2020 was launched in 2012 as a comprehensive strategy to guide the city’s rapid growth and transformation into a leading global hub for business, tourism, and innovation by the target year of 2020. The plan addressed population growth and socio-demographic changes while aiming for the optimal use of existing infrastructure. It focused on

Dubai Structural Plan 1985

Before the mid-1980s, Dubai was a modest trading port with limited infrastructure and a skyline dominated by low-rise buildings. Urban growth was largely unplanned, and the population was small, with the economy heavily dependent on oil exports. Land use was inefficient, and the city lacked a structured vision for expansion, which created challenges for sustainable

Dubai Marina

Dubai Marina is a large-scale waterfront community located just off Sheikh Zayed Road, about 20 kilometers southwest of Downtown Dubai. It is developed around a man-made canal stretching more than three kilometers along the Arabian Gulf. Construction began in the early 2000s and continues today, with new towers and mixed-use projects still being added. When