Work on the Dh2 billion project is moving on schedule and water has been released into the Canal for the first time during its three year period. The release of water is part of a testing process and the level will be gradually increase through the next couple of weeks. View from the JW Marriot Dubai. See more at: http://gulfnews.com/gntv
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00:00The Dubai Canal is set to open next month with work on the 2 billion Durham project
00:10moving on schedule and water has been released into the canal for the first time during its
00:14three year period. The release of water is part of a testing process and the level will
00:17be gradually increased through the next couple of weeks. Construction work is moving at a
00:21steady pace with pedestrian bridges being built simultaneously at different locations
00:25including a suspension bridge with a huge arch built above the canal. Dubai Creek which
00:29begins at Alshandaga Tunnel in Bur Dubai originally spanned 14 kilometres culminating at Ras Al
00:34Khor Wildlife Sanctuary but the creek has now been extended all the way to the intersection
00:38of Al Qa'il Road and Financial Centre Street where Business Bay begins. Logan Fish for
00:43Gulf News.