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5 of the best · Amsterdam, the Netherlands

New Developments and Landmark Projects in Amsterdam

Zuidasdok and the new Amsterdam Zuid station, the Zuidas district, the Marineterrein, the NDSM wharf and Rosewood in the Palace of Justice. We give status, not prices.

Our 5 favourites, listed A–Z · Updated October 2026

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Three of our favourites from this list, vetted by people who know and love Amsterdam.

  1. New passage opens 1 November 2026

    Zuidasdok and the new Amsterdam Zuid station

    Zuidas·Infrastructure·Status

    Amsterdam Zuid station is being rebuilt as a major gateway; from 1 November 2026 you enter it through the new Brittenpassage.

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  2. A former naval yard opening to the city

    Marineterrein Amsterdam

    Kattenburg·New city quarter·Status

    The former naval yard beside the Scheepvaartmuseum, opening step by step as a place to work, learn and swim.

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  1. A former naval yard opening to the city

    Marineterrein Amsterdam

    Kattenburg·New city quarter·Status

    The former naval yard beside the Scheepvaartmuseum, opening step by step as a place to work, learn and swim.

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  2. A shipyard turned cultural hub

    NDSM wharf

    Noord·Creative district·Status

    The former shipyard in Noord, now a creative and cultural hub with STRAAT, festivals and studios.

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  3. Open

    Rosewood Amsterdam in the Palace of Justice

    Prinsengracht·Restoration·Status

    The former Palace of Justice on the Prinsengracht, restored as Rosewood Amsterdam.

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  4. The city’s business quarter

    Zuidas

    Zuidas·Business district·Status

    The business district around Amsterdam Zuid, with the World Trade Center, offices, homes and the university.

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  5. New passage opens 1 November 2026

    Zuidasdok and the new Amsterdam Zuid station

    Zuidas·Infrastructure·Status

    Amsterdam Zuid station is being rebuilt as a major gateway; from 1 November 2026 you enter it through the new Brittenpassage.

    Explore View on map

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