AtkinsRéalis, a world-class engineering and design consultancy, has been appointed by ORA Developers to deliver masterplanning, infrastructure and public realm design services for BAYN, ORA’s flagship waterfront community in Ghantoot, the emerging coastal address positioned within the Dubai-Abu Dhabi growth corridor.

BAYN forms part of a broader shift towards planned, mixed-use coastal communities that respond to evolving lifestyle, mobility and liveability expectations in the UAE. 

For AtkinsRéalis, the appointment builds on its established Buildings and Places portfolio in the region and supports continued collaboration with developers shaping the next generation of urban destinations, the consultancy said.

Envisioned as an integrated coastal community, BAYN will combine residential neighbourhoods with extensive public realm, active mobility networks and community amenities. 

The 4.8-million-sq-m development dedicates more than half of the site to open spaces, landscaping and water features. BAYN is anchored by 1.2 km of natural Arabian Gulf beachfront and more than 7 km of waterfront, alongside a marina, lagoons, promenades, parks, sports facilities and integrated retail, hospitality and community amenities. 

The masterplan is structured around connected districts, green corridors and integrated infrastructure that support everyday living, long-term resilience and phased delivery as the community grows over time.

AtkinsRéalis’ scope spans masterplanning, infrastructure coordination and public realm design, bringing these elements together from the earliest stages of development. 

Drawing on global experience across complex urban and waterfront projects, the team will deliver a flexible planning framework that balances immediate delivery priorities with long-term quality, coherence and adaptability.