Dubai Waterfront Dubai Waterfront comprises of canals and islands containing luxury hotels and homes. It will extend the Dubai coast line by 820 km (492 miles), which is 12 times the current length of Dubai's coastline, and will cover an area of over 81 million sq m (266 million sq ft). The Palm Jebel Ali will eventually become a part of Dubai Waterfront. Land sales have been very popular when the project was released, and prices have soared. What do you have to say about this masterpiece? Will it be a roaring success or a shot in the dark? Will it help the Dubai tourism industry? Whatever your views, share them with others here.