The UPC has worked collaboratively with Aldar Properties on revisions to the original Al Raha Beach East Master Plan, resulting in significant improvements.
Abu Dhabi, Monday 27th January 2014: The Abu Dhabi Urban Planning Council (UPC) and Aldar Properties have worked closely together to revise the Al Raha Beach East Master Plan, which has now been approved through the UPC's Development Review Streamline process.
Al Raha Beach is a mixed-use development being constructed adjacent to the E10 Highway on Abu Dhabi Mainland, close to Yas Island. The development consists of reclaimed land along the coast with a series of canals and islands interlinked by boulevards creating a unique waterfront community stretching over 20 kilometres.
The development has been designed to accommodate a future public tram line that will connect to the wider Abu Dhabi rail and public transportation system, as well as numerous water taxi stations along the canals. Reclamation and infrastructure works commenced in 2006, today Al Raha Beach has iconic developments such as Aldar HQ and real communities in Al Bandar, Al Muneera, and Al Zeina. Al Raha Beach East is the first phase of the overall Al Raha Beach development and will provide over 3,000 apartments, townhouses and villas as well as 50,000 square meters of prime Grade A office space. Future phases include Al Raha Beach West and, overall, an estimated residential population of approximately 60,000 is planned.
Mohammed Al Mubarak, Deputy Chief Executive Officer of Aldar Properties, commented: "We are very pleased with the outcome of our collaborative work with the UPC on the Al Raha Beach Master Plan. It is considerably improved to match the needs of our customers and todays' market demand."
He added: "We are seeing significant sales and leasing pick-up on Al Raha Beach, this is great news for us as it paves the way to bring new, high-quality residential product to market this year."
Mohamed Al Khadar, Executive Director, Development Review and Estidama, UPC, said: "This approval is an strong example of the continuous cooperation between the UPC and developers and investors of major projects."
He added: "This cooperation is achieved through the development communities' usage of the UPC's standards and guidelines that relate to residential communities, open spaces, environmental improvement, safety and security, and sustainability, in order to provide a quality lifestyle and, ultimately, improve the standards of living for all residents of Abu Dhabi Emirate in line with Vision 2030."
The three-part Master Plan includes plans for public realm typologies, infrastructure, streetscapes, land use, community facilities, and civil defence access within the Detailed Master Plan Report. Detailed Development Control Planning Guidelines in Part 2 of the Master Plan outline the urban design and architectural controls for each of the six zones within the development. Part 3 of the Master Plan includes the Plot Regulation Sheets for each of the nearly 250 plots within Al Raha Beach East. These Plot Regulation Sheets outline the permitted individual plot boundaries, setbacks, build to lines, GFA, height, FAR, car park ratios and area, typical building sections and massing diagrams.
About the Abu Dhabi Urban Planning Council:
The Abu Dhabi Urban Planning Council was created by law number 23 of the year 2007 and is the agency responsible for the future of Abu Dhabi's urban environments, and the expert authority behind the visionary Plan Abu Dhabi 2030 Urban Structure Framework Plan published September 2007. Chaired by His Highness General Sheikh Mohamed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces and Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Executive Council, the Abu Dhabi Urban Planning Council defines the shape of the Emirate, ensuring factors such as sustainability, infrastructure capacity, community planning and quality of life, by overseeing development across the city and the Emirate as a whole. The Abu Dhabi Urban Planning Council ensures best practice in planning for both new and existing urban areas.
The Abu Dhabi Urban Planning Council's primary purpose is to deliver upon the vision of His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the UAE, Ruler of Abu Dhabi for the continued fulfilment of the grand design envisaged by the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan and the ongoing evolution of Abu Dhabi as a global capital city. By drawing on urban planning expertise locally, throughout the GCC and around the world, the UPC strives to be a global authority on the future of urban planning and design.
For more information please contact:
Amal Mourad
Corporate Communications Manager
Direct: +971 2 409 6255
Email: amal.mourad@upc.gov.ae
Web: www.upc.gov.ae
About Aldar
Abu Dhabi-based Aldar Properties PJSC is one of the largest developers in the Middle East and North Africa region, with almost US$12 billion of assets. The company has developed some of Abu Dhabi's most iconic and complex projects, from the Formula 1 facilities on Yas Island to the thriving new Shams Abu Dhabi community on Al Reem Island. Its property portfolio is diversified and balanced with a total asset mix comprising residential communities, retail property, with the remaining in commercial. There are also nine hotels with more than 2,500 available rooms. With a land bank of over 77 million square metres, 90 per cent of which is in special investment zones, Aldar Properties is focused on serving the growing demand in the UAE for high-quality and professionally managed property. Aldar Properties is a strong partner of the Government of Abu Dhabi, which is also a major shareholder. The business is aligned with the Emirate's "Vision 2030" strategy of economic diversification and social infrastructure development.
For more information please contact:
Aldar Properties
Obaid Al Yammahi
+971 2 810 5555
oalyammahi@aldar.com
Brunswick
Charlotte Connerton
+971 4 446 6270
ALDAR@brunswickgroup.com
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