Project/Location
Dubai Internet City (DIC) is the
World's first free trade zone for
`ebusiness' and an important
regional hub for the global IT
industry. The site is on 300
hectares, 25 kilometres west of
Dubai's Central Business District.

Project Description
Halcrow commissioned John
Robinson as senior urban designer
responsible for the conceptual
planning and design of DIC. The
concept contains a variety of
relevant land use components
including:

1. Internet university, campus,
student accommodation

2. Business hotel/convention
centre Film/TV production and
studios

3. Offices and apartments

4. Retail mall, leisure facilities,
amphitheatre, cinemas; and free
zone for hardware/software.




Dubai Internet City
The main feature of the design
includes:

1. A prestige lakeside setting
with high quality open spaces
and intimate pedestrian
environment.

2. Water front and landmark
buildings emphasising key uses
and activity nodes.

3. Perimeter car parking linked
to alternative transport
network, smart cars, water
taxis and shaded footpaths.

Client
Dubai Internet City