Population and rent getting a bit much? There might be good news still, with the announcement of a new mini-city between Abu Dhabi and Dubai.
You read that right, and the place will include hotels, a shopping mall, and thousands of homes has been welcomed as a sign of the UAE’s continued determination to grow economically.
At the heart of the project is a 278,700 square metre shopping mall, described as one of the largest in the region. So if the Dubai Mall traffic has been getting excessive, this would definitely be another world-class alternative.
What do we know about the new mini-city so far?
The project, worth an estimated AED 55 billion ($15 billion), will be off the Abu Dhabi – Dubai motorway in the Al Mamoura district.
Helmed by Mira Developments, the new mini-city is expected to feature three hotels, 1,000 townhouses, 1,700 villas and 14,000 apartments.
There will also be a 200-bed hospital, three mosques, eight kindergartens, three schools, two museums and two universities.
With its proximity to the Saadiyat Cultural District in Abu Dhabi, the capital is essentially cementing its position as a tourist and resident haven alike. It will be designed to be a completely car-free upper city with an emphasis on building a safe, sustainable environment with zero risk of traffic accidents.
What the future looks like
The announcement of the project comes as Abu Dhabi is upgrading its transport infrastructure, with a tram network set to operate from Yas Island to Zayed International Airport.
The new development, between Zayed International Airport and Al Maktoum International Airport, is one of a flurry of schemes from Mira Developments in Dubai, Ras Al Khaimah, Salalah in Oman and Tbilisi in Georgia.
There is also the new non-stop express bus between Dubai and Abu Dhabi starting at just AED 25, which gives people a sustainable and cost-effective alternative to visit the new mini-city as soon as it’s ready!
Timur Mamaikhanov, Co-Founder and CEO of Mira Developments, said: “We are pleased to partner with AD Ports Group on this transformative project.
“The Al Mamoura site is an exceptional location, and we are committed to developing a landmark mixed-use community that will set new standards for quality and lifestyle in Abu Dhabi.
“Our vision is to create a vibrant and dynamic destination that combines residential, commercial, and leisure facilities, and this agreement provides the foundation to bring that vision to life.
“We have full confidence in Abu Dhabi’s thriving real estate market and look forward to a successful collaboration with AD Ports Group.”
Captain Mohamed Juma Al Shamsi, Managing Director and Group CEO of AD Ports Group, said: “This landmark agreement with Mira Developments aligns perfectly with our leadership’s vision for sustainable urban growth, under Plan Abu Dhabi 2030, created to manage the Emirate’s growth in a structured and sustainable manner, and this project is a direct embodiment of its principles.”
Watch this space for more updates on the new mini-city!
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