Abu Dhabi to Develop 10 Million Sqm Sustainable City With Dh2Bn First Phase

May 23, 2026
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Abu Dhabi is making preparations to launch some of the largest and most sustainable urban developments in the city when Abu Dhabi National Company for Building Materials (ADN) formally partners with Wujod Real Estate Development to develop a new low-density city in the capital of the United Arab Emirates. The master -planned project is expected to be approximately 10 million square metres (or about 107 million square feet), one of the largest integrated urban developments under construction in the region today.

According to the announcement, the first phase of implementation will include investments of approximately AED 2 billion and is progressing according to development plans and regulatory approvals as approved. The development represents the UAE real estate market long-term growth strategy for sustainable urban development, economic diversification, and infrastructure ready for the future.

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Sustainable & Low-Density Living is The Focus of This Project

This development will provide an urban form which will be low density in nature and provide a symbiotic relationship between residential living to wellness, recreation, innovation and the environmental sustainability of the overall development.

City officials indicate that the city will have:

Sustainable residential communities
Health and wellness facilities
Equestrian activities
Innovation hubs
Green open space
Modern infrastructure systems

The goal for this project is to establish a lifestyle destination that is completely integrated rather than just a traditional residential development. Industry experts believe that low-density communities will increasingly be required throughout the UAE as there is a significant increase in the demand for healthier living environments with larger, open spaces and community-oriented infrastructure.

Furthermore, there has been a growing demand for luxury villas for sale and this has led to a preference for developers to create larger spaces with a significant wellness component in the various communities across the UAE.

Bildco Promotes Eco-Friendly Building Goals

Shamsa Sulaiman Alfahim remarked that the collaboration between Bildco and the UAE property industry will enhance both innovation and sustainability through modern building techniques. According to Alfahim, the goal of Bildco is to create efficient and environmentally friendly communities that support the Urban Growth Vision for the UAE.

She also said that Bildco's delivery of construction materials and systems will help the project to achieve its sustainability goals and that Bildco's work will help to solidify Abu Dhabi's future-oriented planning.

Officials cited that the project is closely aligned with national objectives that include:

Economic diversification
Sustainable urban planning
Innovation driven growth
Investment from the private sector

The demand for new mixed-use properties, is directly related to the increase in luxury apartments for sale as buyers continue to pursue sustainable options.

Innovative Wellness and Urban Planning Will Shape Development

According to Issa Ataya, the project will develop into a destination competing globally in the areas of wellness, innovation and lifestyle-driven urban planning.

Ataya explained that the city will include:

Spacious clusters of residences
Centres for wellness
Golf and equestrian amenities
Green productive spaces
Integrated lifestyle facilities

The development is also designed to support Abu Dhabi's wellness and tourism economy by attracting international visitors, prospective residents and potential investors. Some analysts believe that the rapid development of integrated communities which provide healthy lifestyles has resulted from buyer preferences shifting due to an increase in demand from both local and international consumers after the easing of restrictions imposed because of COVID-19.

As a result of this increase in demand, there has also been an increase in demand for luxury apartments for rent as relocating professionals are looking for modern, integrated communities offering amenities for wellness and lifestyle.

Abu Dhabi Continues to Invest in Future-Ready Communities

As part of its ongoing commitment to infrastructure, sustainability, and urban development, Abu Dhabi recently made another announcement regarding its plans to enhance investment in those areas.

Recently, Abu Dhabi launched a number of new initiatives directed at:

Smart city technologies
Renewable energy integration
Expanding tourism
Sustainable residential developments
Green mobility solutions

Abu Dhabi Vision 2030 also drives ongoing government-funded investments into various diversified sectors such as real estate, healthcare, tourism, and technology. Industry experts indicated that as Abu Dhabi continues its efforts to engage more private sector and foreign investment into the emirate, the mixed-use projects are becoming more significant components of the emirate's long-term strategic economic planning process.

With continued demand for premium housing options, luxury villas for rent will continue to thrive and be supported by an influx of international professional relocations to the UAE.

Continued Increase In Demand For Sustainable Communities

The UAE continues to see rising demand for sustainable and lifestyle-oriented developments.

Developers are increasingly putting more emphasis on:

Communities that are walkable
Amenities that focus on wellness
Energy-efficient systems
Green infrastructure

Analysts say that these characteristics will provide buyers with new competitive advantages when evaluating long-term lifestyle quality versus their investment value. Through promoting natural environments with an integrated designed infrastructure, this project will contribute to the continued growth of real estate value over time as demand for sustainable developments around the world increases.

As younger professionals continue to place more value on eco-responsible communities, we expect that interest in securing apartment for rent in these sustainable communities will continue to increase.

Abu Dhabi's Urban Vision for the Future is Being Expanded

According to authorities, the sustainable city project supports Abu Dhabi's broader goals of building urban areas that are ready for the future and help to sustain long-term economic growth and population growth.

The project is expected to contribute to:

Growth of tourism
Expansion of wellness sectors
Industries driven by innovation
Development of sustainable infrastructure
Attracting foreign investment

Moreover, the integration of 'innovation hubs' into the master plan strengthens the long-term desire to purchase luxury properties for sale across future mixed-use projects in Abu Dhabi. Many within the industry believe the project solidifies and affirms Abu Dhabi’s standing as being one of the leading centers for sustainable urban development and integrated real estate development in the Gulf.

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