Zaya appoints contractor for Nurai Island development

Zaya, a United Arab Emirates (UAE) based real estate developer, has announced the appointment of Van Oord as contractor for the dredging and marine works element of its premiere property project, Nurai Island.

Van Oord is, of course, the contractor responsible for the construction of Palm Jumeirah and The World in Dubai, and will start working on the initial infrastructure for the project this month, undertaking the dredging, production of the beaches, construction of a marina and associated marine and rock works.

‘We have chosen Van Oord based on their enviable reputation in the industry and notable portfolio of projects that match the profile and prestige of Nurai. The size and magnitude of the island requires exceptional partners who will help us deliver an outstanding result that will appeal to a very discerning clientele’, said Nadia Zaal, CEO of Zaya LLC.