AtkinsRéalis, a world-class engineering and design consultancy, has been appointed by ORA Developers to deliver master planning, infrastructure and public realm design services for BAYN, ORA’s flagship waterfront community in Ghantoot, the emerging coastal address positioned within the Dubai – Abu Dhabi growth corridor.
BAYN forms part of a broader shift towards planned, mixed-use coastal communities that respond to evolving lifestyle, mobility and liveability expectations in the UAE. For AtkinsRĂ©alis, the appointment builds on its established Buildings and Places portfolio in the region and supports continued collaboration with developers shaping the next generation of urban destinations, the consultancy said.
Envisioned as an integrated coastal community, BAYN will combine residential neighbourhoods with extensive public realm, active mobility networks and community amenities.
The 4.8 million sq m development dedicates more than half of the site to open spaces, landscape and water features. BAYN is anchored by 1.2 kilometres of natural Arabian Gulf beachfront and more than seven kilometres of waterfront, alongside a marina, lagoons, promenades, parks, sports facilities and integrated retail, hospitality and community amenities. The master plan is structured around connected districts, green corridors and integrated infrastructure that support everyday living, long-term resilience and phased delivery as the community grows over time.
AtkinsRéalis’ scope spans master planning, infrastructure coordination and public realm design, bringing these elements together from the earliest stages of development. Drawing on global experience across complex urban and waterfront projects, the team will deliver a flexible planning framework that balances immediate delivery priorities with long-term quality, coherence and adaptability.
Matthew Tribe, Senior Vice President – Buildings and Places, AtkinsRéalis Middle East and Africa, said:
“Projects such as BAYN reflect the direction in which waterfront communities across the region are evolving, shaped around how people live, move, and connect over time. 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.”
Amr Abdel Moneim, Chief Technical Officer at ORA Developers, said: “BAYN reflects ORA’s ambition to create a waterfront destination shaped by a clear and considered approach to how people experience the spaces they're in. From the outset, our priority is to carry the clarity of our long-term vision into precise, efficient and high-quality design, that feels grounded, connected to its natural setting, and responsive to everyday life. 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.”
The collaboration brings together ORA Developers’ vision for BAYN with AtkinsRéalis’ technical expertise and creative design strength, reflecting a shared focus on quality, coherence and planning rigour as the project progresses from concept through to implementation. - TradeArabia News Service
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