The venture is the outcome of a strategic partnership between Shurooq and Diamond Developers
HH Sheikh Dr. Sultan Bin Muhammad Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, recently launched ‘Sharjah Sustainable City, the first urban mixed-use project in the emirate, which meets the highest standards of green economy and environmental sustainability.
It follows of a strategic partnership between Sharjah Investment and Development Authority (Shurooq) and Diamond Developers, a leading developer of sustainable communities in the UAE.
The AED 2 billion (US$ 545mn) project is spread across 7.2 mn sqft, and is strategically located in Sharjah near Al Rahmaniya area, easily accessible from the Sharjah International Airport and Sharjah University City. Upon completion, it will feature 1,120 eco-friendly and energy-efficient villas with a modern-meets-oriental design in harmony with the unique architectural aesthetic Sharjah is known for.
During the official launch ceremony, HH the Ruler of Sharjah was apprised about the features of the residential units and other facilities through a 3D city model displayed at the event. He was also briefed on the eco-friendly technologies the city will be built on, and the key environmental and health benefits they will offer to the city’s future residents.
The project will include a sustainable school, which will promote the concepts of sustainability through school curricula. It will also feature a ‘Sustainability Experience Centre’ – a platform to host meetings and forums by government and academic entities.
Reducing environmental footprint
The residential green project implements best environmental practices to reduce environmental footprint, which will be seen in the deployment of electric and autonomous car shuttle services within the city, and electric car charging stations. Sharjah Sustainable City is designed to cover all three elements of sustainability: social, economic and environmental.
“Sustainability, natural resources and environment preservation, public health protection, greenhouse gas reduction are development priorities. These new standards are instrumental to sustainable development,” asserted Marwan Bin Jassim Al Sarkal, Executive Chairman of Shurooq.
“The Sharjah Sustainable City project is being built to promote happiness and good living, and is a shining example of a successful public private partnership,” observed Eng. Faris Saeed, CEO of Diamond Developers.
Yousif Al Mutawa, CEO of Sharjah Sustainable City, noted that the integrated residential project reflects the vision of Sharjah government to promote economic diversity and aligns with the global approach to support green investments within the sustainable development framework.
