João is a Project Professional Marine Engineer based in Dubai with more than 10 years of experience focused on marinas, numerical modeling, and design of shore protection and marine structures. He has supported a wide range of large and complex coastal and maritime projects throughout the Middle East, as well as in Europe, Africa, and Asia.
In the article, Joao discusses the unique nature of houseboats in Abu Dhabi, their increasing popularity, and the challenges they can pose for marina infrastructure and marina operators. He also addresses the opportunities houseboats create when designing new facilities to meet customer demands and honor local boating culture.
Marina World is an international business-to-business publication dedicated to the marina and waterfront industry. It serves marina owners and operators, developers, planners, designers, and suppliers of equipment and services across the globe.
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For more information on the rise of houseboats in the UAE and their effects on marina developers, operators, and planners, contact João at Joao.Fabiao@appliedtm.com.
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