Al Yasat Aali Island, UAE
- ICM Projects
- Nov 27, 2024
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Partnering with Waagner Biro, ICM delivered fast-track beach enhancement works at Al Yasat Aali Island, transforming a shallow, unusable shoreline into a protected lagoon with safe access and improved amenity. The project stabilised the coast, created an area for swimming, and a small-craft berthing for private use.
Project Details
Client: Waagner Biro Gulf LLC / RTA
Completion Date: 2008
Location: Al Yasat Aali Island, United Arab Emirates
About This Project
The Challenge
A private residence was constructed on an exposed, shallow coastline with limited usability and active erosion. The brief called for rapid delivery of beach stabilisation and the creation of a swimmable lagoon with small-craft access - on a remote site with barge logistics and variable nearshore rock conditions.
The Solution
In partnership with Waagner Biro, ICM implemented an integrated coastal works package: a series of rock groynes and breakwaters, dredging of a lagoon and access channel (including very hard rock zones), revetment walls, a marina pontoon and jet-ski berths with a timber walkway.
“Our priority was to stabilise the shoreline and protect the road while creating a safe, usable lagoon - delivered efficiently on a remote site.” - Aaron Salyer, International Coastal Management
Services Provided
Site inspection, surveying, and coastal process review
Concept and detailed design of groynes, breakwaters, revetments, and road protection
Lagoon and channel dredging design and construction support
Pontoon and jet-ski berth layout, installation, and ballasting supervision
Construction staging, logistics planning, and quality control
Handover documentation and maintenance guidance
