Al Dammam canal project is a one of the major landscape projects, located on the waterfront of Al Dammam, KSA. A revitalizing urban landscape that serves as a local point of attraction providing a range of leisure activities, inviting visitors to experience a unique landscape on the Al Dammam waterfront. Spanning a distance of more than 7 km, The Dammam Canal will act as a cultural hub and a touristic spot that offers all sorts of activities from outdoor swimming pools, golf area, basketball courts, and volleyball courts as well as a list of water sports that include kayaking, boating, canoeing and fishing. Along with these outdoor activities a range of retail outlets, cafes and restaurants as well as a fishing market are located to accommodate visitors and passerby's. The modern and simplistic approach with its strong integration between landscape and topographic elements and its sharp axial lines create a strong sense of direction and movement.
PROJECT FACTS
Project completion: 2014 design phase
Cost usd: 20,000,000
Site area: 7km span
Market: Landscape & Commercial
Service: planning, urban, landscape, architecture, interior design, execution drawings (bim).
Client: Bawardy Co.