Work started on Gateway City

Ras Al Khaimah has started work on a multi-billion dollar new city, which will house 200,000 people and have its own mass rapid transport system, according to the daily Emirates Business 24/7.

Rakeen, the real estate development arm of the Ras Al Khaimah Government, has commenced work on the project called Gateway City, which is being developed on the Emirates Road, a person close to the project said.

International consultants are currently working on the master plan, which is estimated to be completed in another six weeks time. An official announcement will be made tomorrow.

According to the initial master plan, the entrance of Gateway City will have a RAK Convention and Exhibition Centre, behind which there will be 10 high-rise towers and residential dwellings including townhouses and villas. Read more