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Since the formation of the United Arab Emirates by the late Sheikh Zayed and under the directives of HH Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the UAEs President and the guidance of HH General Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and the Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces, the Government of Abu Dhabi has placed a strong focus on planning and building housing for its National families.

Building on the traditions and heritage of the Emirati people, a strong emphasis has always been placed on family, community, and privacy through a progressive return to the fareej style homes.

The key objectives of these projects is to develop multiple housing options for future Emirati generations and preserve and promote the traditional Emirati identity and preferred style of living.

Planning and designing for all villas has been carefully crafted with the commitment to delivering complete neighbourhoods for families to meet the following needs:

A history of commitment and a vision for the future of Emirati Housing

modern, high-quality, sustainable homes that build on Emirati heritage and traditions to comfortably accommodate the needs and traditions of Emirati families.

adaptable and flexible homes and communities

a network of paths and pedestrian-friendly streets that connect people to places.

community facilities that meet the needs of the residents.

open spaces for meeting and playing

a dynamic, vibrant and cohesive atmosphere to maintain sense of community.

The delivery of these housing communities forms a key part of the Governments commitment and overall Vision 2030 for Abu Dhabi, which ensures that Nationals have access to high-quality housing constructed by reputable, local developers to the highest standards of quality and sustainability, building on the success of the Estidama sustainability programme launched and managed by the Abu Dhabi Urban Planning Council (UPC).

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Located to the east of Abu Dhabi International Airport and the Abu Dhabi-Dubai highway.

Designed as a practical and sustainable master-planned community by Aldar Properties, on a 12,575,685 sq m site.

Provides around 5,000 homes for Emirati families in nine different types of villas.

Composed of five villages, each with its own village centre, schools and mosques and other community facilities.

The town centre is the focal point, with civic buildings, a retail mall, hospital, commercial office space, hotel and sports and leisure complex

Anticipated completion December 2012.

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Dynamic and lively community located in Khalifa City A, close to the Abu Dhabi Golf Club, Abu Dhabi International Airport and the main Abu Dhabi-Dubai highway.

Now under construction, 1,372 luxury villas are expected to be completed by the end of 2012 and 1,226 apartments are expected to be completed by the end of 2013. The project is being delivered in three phases of which phase I was signed in 2010, and phase II which is due to be signed at Cityscape in 2011.

Approximately 1.9 million square metres in size, developed by Sorouh.

Watani will be a community of villas and apartments, a retail area, community services, mosques, educational and medical facilities, public facilities, open spaces and beautiful landscaping.

Anticipated completion December 2012.

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Will provide housing for Emiratis, associated commercial/retail uses, a Jumaa Mosque and a state-of-the-art school nestled in this self-contained and well-connected community.

Community to be built in two phases of which phase I is a 780,000 square metre site.

Phase I consists of 488 villas, of which there are 303 villas of 469 square metres and 185 villas of 482 square metres.

Buildings designed as a modern interpretation of the traditional courtyard villa.

The structure is based on the traditional fareej neighbourhood design which includes a network of paths, known as sikkaks, meeting places known as baraha, along with pedestrian friendly streets.

The fareej neighbourhood is served by small pocket parks to provide a safe and friendly community in which to live.

Anticipated completion June 2011.

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Located near to one of the most recognisable natural landmarks in the region - The Jabal Hafeet mountains and surrounding one of the oldest parks in UAE, the Ain Al Fayda Park and Natural Spring.

The Master Plan for Ain Al Fayda includes 2000 Emirati villas spread over an area of over 4,120,000 square metres with all necessary recreational, educational and cultural facilities integrated within the development.

The Master Plan strives to reinvent the communal feeling of the Fareej (Traditional Emirati neighbourhood) by creating villas that are clustered around a common outdoor space.

The architectural character of the villas brings in the grandeur of Spanish and Mediterranean style houses.

The development offers a range of educational opportunities for young children with five schools inside the development.

Anticipated completion 2015.

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Ghuraibah will be dedicated to the Emirati community and is located in the lush and green City of Al Ain.

Surrounded by the natural beauty of the Hafeet Mountains, Al Ghuraibah will be a perfect escape from the hustle and bustle of city life.

Phase I will cover 1,547,000 square metres which comprises of 600 villas.

Ghuraibah will be a modern development that meets Estidama guidelines and Plan Al Ain City 2030 for sustainable development.


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, Ghuraibah will be dedicated to the Emirati community and is located

in the lush and green City of Al Ain.

Surrounded by the natural beauty of the Hafeet Mountains, Al Ghuraibah will be a perfect escape from the hustle and bustle of city life.

Phase II will cover 601,596 square metres which comprises of 422 villas.

Al Ghuraibah will be a modern development that meets Estidama guidelines and Plan Al Ain City 2030 for sustainable development.


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A landmark project established in the foothills of Jabal Hafeet mountain, 13 kilometres south of Al Ain City Centre.

Comprised of 4,400,000 square metres of culturally, environmentally and economically rich land.

The development consists of 3000 villas, schools, mosques, community retail as well as associated other facilities close to the new Jabal Hafeet White Water Park and set close to the stunning surroundings of the Oases of Al Ain City.

The development will be made up of a modern interpretation of the villa typology with detached majlis offering comfortable, modern living within generous plots, close to all required local amenities.

Each block has two or three typical fareej/barahaa that are linked via sikkak The entire site provides a connected system of sikkak allowing pedestrians to circulate freely between blocks, uninterrupted by vehicular traffic.


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Located on a 1,300,000 square metre site in Al Gharbia along the coastline,

Silaa will be a place where families can enjoy community living.

This 448 villa development will be a safe and tranquil environment with modern amenities, making Silaa ideal for family living.

The development will include a mosque, a school, a womens centre and a wide range of retail outlets, all of which are designed according to the Estidama guidelines of the UPC and Plan Al Gharbia 2030.

Silaa will be a place that honours the areas seafaring heritage, and will provide the community with an anchor for growth and development, while maintaining respect for its traditional Emirati past.


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Abu Dhabi Urban Planning CouncilP.O.Box 62221Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

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Tel: +971 2 409 6000Fax: +971 2 443 9443

www.upc.gov.ae

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