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  • Emaar to Unveil Dh200 Billion Dubai Masterplan for 150,000 Residents

    Emaar to Unveil Dh200 Billion Dubai Masterplan for 150,000 Residents

    The project will feature a total built-up area exceeding 4.5 million square metres, incorporating a comprehensive mix of residential towers, villas, mansions, offices, retail, hospitality, cultural spaces and civic amenities.

    The company has not yet disclosed the name or precise location of the development, but confirmed the full unveiling is imminent.

    A City Within the City

    The project is being described as a self-sustaining urban district, combining homes, workplaces, schools, healthcare, mosques, retail and cultural venues within a walkable community.

    Emaar said the development will be structured around the principles of the 20-minute city, with proposed metro connectivity, smart mobility infrastructure, EV-friendly pathways, cycling routes and app-integrated community services.

    The masterplan will include landmark residential towers with views oriented towards Burj Khalifa, Burj Al Arab and Palm Jumeirah, alongside an exclusive gated villa enclave with five and six-bedroom residences and mansions.

    At the centre of the district, a high street and grand boulevard will bring together shops, restaurants, cafes and cultural experiences, giving the development a retail and lifestyle spine similar to the integrated communities that have shaped Dubai’s real estate market over the past two decades.

    Villas, Towers and Green Space

    The new district will combine high-density urban living with resort-style residential pockets, including private gardens, water features, parks, community lagoons, lakes, shaded promenades and dedicated cycling paths.

    A central district park is planned as one of the main public spaces, with sports courts, event lawns, splash parks, beach areas and outdoor wellness zones.

    The masterplan will be divided into five character zones: a Business Hub, an Urban District, a Young Families Cluster, a Family Living Zone and an exclusive villa enclave.

    We have always believed that the greatest cities are not built, they are dreamed. What we are about to reveal is our most extraordinary dream yet: a place where the finest architecture, the most immersive landscapes and the most advanced thinking about how people live come together in one magnificent vision.

    Mohamed Alabbar, Founder of Emaar Properties, emphasized the project’s scale and ambition.

    “This development reflects our deep confidence in the future of the UAE and our belief in the visionary leadership that continues to create an environment where ambition, innovation and bold ideas can thrive,” he added.

    The announcement follows Emaar’s record Dh22.4 billion in Q1 sales, demonstrating sustained investor appetite for the developer’s projects. Dubai Holding recently became Emaar’s largest shareholder with a 29.73% stake, reinforcing institutional confidence in the company’s long-term strategy.

    The project reflects broader momentum in Dubai’s property sector, where transactions climbed 31% year-on-year in Q1 2026 despite regional challenges.

  • Dubai Launches Al Ras Walkway with 12km Pedestrian Network

    Dubai Launches Al Ras Walkway with 12km Pedestrian Network

    Dubai’s historic Al Ras district is set for a pedestrian-focused transformation under a new infrastructure initiative designed to improve walkability, heritage connectivity, and public transport integration.

    The Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has awarded the contract for Phase I of the Dubai Walk Master Plan in Al Ras, marking the start of a comprehensive effort to reshape urban mobility in one of the city’s oldest neighborhoods.

    Key Features of Phase I

    The first phase will deliver 12km of dedicated walkways and 5km of cycling tracks, alongside the rehabilitation of 10 artistic spaces created in partnership with the Dubai Culture and Arts Authority, featuring work by Emirati and local artists.

    Mattar Al Tayer, director general and chairman of the Board of Executive Directors of the RTA, said the project supports Dubai’s wider goal of creating a “20-minute city” under the Dubai Urban Plan 2040, where more than 80 per cent of essential services are accessible within a 20-minute journey.

    “The plan enhances pedestrian safety, strengthens connections between districts, and integrates cultural and creative elements into walkways. It also gives young people a chance to contribute ideas to the design of these public spaces.”

    Connecting Heritage and Transport

    The walkway will link key landmarks including Al Ahmadiya School, Sheikh Saeed Al Maktoum House, Al Fahidi Fort, and the Al Shindagha Historic District, while connecting to 11 metro, bus, and marine stations to facilitate seamless public transport access.

    The design preserves the area’s historic character while upgrading the pedestrian experience through widened pavements, additional shading and seating, expanded green spaces, and improved wayfinding systems.

    Advanced lighting will highlight the district’s heritage, while interactive installations and artwork will enhance engagement along the route.

    Part of a Wider Vision

    Phase I forms part of the broader Dubai Walk Pedestrian Master Plan, which aims to create more than 6,000km of walkways across 160 areas by 2040, supported by 110 pedestrian bridges and underpasses.

    The initiative targets an increase in walking and soft mobility trips from 16 per cent in 2025 to 25 per cent by 2040, with planned infrastructure projects improving connections across key districts.

    The walkways will feature landscaping, misting systems, digital wayfinding, recreational and fitness equipment, rest areas, and commercial spaces, while maintaining barrier-free access throughout.

    The Al Ras Walkway represents a strategic step in Dubai’s urban evolution, integrating mobility, heritage preservation, and public art into a cohesive pedestrian network designed to serve residents and visitors across the city’s historic core.