Filmed in 2005
Al Qasba canal is a popular and vibrant waterside development of offices, shops and restaurants. But six months before it opened, the area was little more than desert.
Halcrow was responsible for designing all the new facilities - including structural design of the buildings and the new bridges – as well as project management and supervision of the construction.
The canal itself is one kilometre long and 30 metres wide. It is fitted with an automatic, tide-controlled gate at one end, which regulates the natural tidal flushing of the lagoons.