Floating Bridge, Dubai
Floating Bridge (Arabic: الجسر العائم) is a pontoon bridge located in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. The bridge is the first of its kind in the region and was built to reduce traffic congestion on the Al Garhoud and Al Maktoum Bridges. The Floating Bridge is the fifth crossing on Dubai Creek, the others being Al Shindagha Tunnel, Al Maktoum Bridge, Al Garhoud Bridge, Infinity Bridge and Business Bay Crossing.
Floating Bridge الجسر العائم | |
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Aerial view of the floating bridge | |
| Coordinates | 25.2489°N 55.3259°E |
| Carries | Pedestrian and Vehicle |
| Locale | Dubai, United Arab Emirates |
| Characteristics | |
| Design | Pontoon bridge |
| Material | Concrete |
| Trough construction | Steel |
| Total length | 365 metres |
| Width | 22 metres |
| History | |
| Constructed by | Waagner biro Gulf |
| Construction cost | AED 155 million (42 million USD) |
| Opened | 16 July 2007 |
| Inaugurated | 15 July 2007 |
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