Ardee, a destination developer of premium integrated communities, has officially launched its brand with the reveal of Ardee Downtown, Ras Al Khaimah’s first fully-fledged mixed-use premium downtown district, on Al Marjan Island.
Unveiled at the company’s recent launch event, Ardee Downtown is the flagship development and the newest addition to a portfolio with a gross development value exceeding AED 15bn, spanning 5.2mn sqft of gross floor area and 9mn sqft of total built-up area across urban and waterfront developments on Al Marjan Island.
The district brings together a signature lifestyle mall, dining, hospitality, leisure and entertainment alongside Ardee Views, its residential offering at the heart of the destination.
Destination creation
Founded in 2023 by Chairman Romeo Abdo, Ardee is led by a team with decades of experience in destination creation, placemaking and community building. Its partner ecosystem includes Fairmont, part of Accor; Pelli Clarke & Partners; DP Architects; Turner International Middle East (TiME); Mirage; and Marjan.
“Our role as master developer is to make early commitments and put the foundations in place, so partners can build here with confidence. That is how we curate growth that creates opportunity for Ras Al Khaimah,” stated Abdullah Al Abdouli, Group CEO, Marjan.
“Our ambition is to contribute to Ras Al Khaimah’s next phase of growth with a mixed-use destination that brings investment, community, and everyday experiences together, and where people aspire to live, connect and belong together. With today’s launch, that vision begins to take shape,” commented Natalie Bogdanova, Managing Director and Executive Board Member, Ardee.
