Azizi Developments has handed over Star, its condominium project located in Al Furjan, Dubai. The announcement aligns with the developer’s commitment to complete 10,000 units by the end of 2021.

The 499-unit development is split between 486 residential units, while the remaining 13 are from retail spaces. Stars’s residential offering comprise 334 studios, 48 one- and 94 two-bedrooms apartments, as well as 10 sky villas, the statement noted.

The project was built across a total gross floor area of 26,659sqm, with a 720sqm retail precinct comprising restaurants, cafes and convenience options. With direct access to Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Road, Sheikh Zayed Road, and the Route 2020 metro line, the development enjoys immediate connectivity to Dubai’s major business, leisure and retail hubs, the developer explained.

“This has been an exciting year for us at Azizi Developments, as well as for all of our valued stakeholders. Our various projects are being completed in a timely manner this year, with Star being the latest delivery. We value the support of those involved and thank them for their contributions in turning this project from conceptualisation into reality – one where hundreds of families will now see their lifestyles enhanced and their dreams manifest. With its central and outstandingly strategic location in the high-growth corridor of Dubai, and its excellent connectivity while being a serene escape, Star caters to those who are looking for good, growth-inclined value and high rental returns,” said Farhad Azizi, CEO of Azizi Developments.

The firm said that construction has been progressing more rapidly than ever before in 2020 and 2021. In the past year, Azizi has handed over units in Aura in Jebel Ali, Samia, Farishta and Shaista in Al Furjan, Mina on Palm Jumeirah and last month, Plaza in Al Furjan. Star is the seventh handover this year. Subsequently, Azizi will be getting ready to handover the first buildings in its MBR City project Riviera, as well as Creek Views I in Dubai Healthcare City – putting its total completions this year at roughly 46 projects that translate into 10,000 units, the statement concluded.

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Reportage Properties, a leading real estate developer in the UAE, has announced that construction work has started on its key residential project, which features a total of 736 new housing units on Yas Island in Abu Dhabi.

Construction work on the Diva project started in October 2021 and is set to be completed and handed over by the end of 2024, the developer added. The project will feature several key amenities including a swimming pool, gym, dedicated parking, a children’s play area, green spaces, and an exclusive area for pets, amongst others.

The developer said that it currently has 12 projects in the UAE underway, which will add nearly 6,000 new housing units within Abu Dhabi and Dubai, in addition to a project that has been completed and handed over in Masdar City in Abu Dhabi.

CEO Islam Ahmed Suleiman stated that Reportage remains committed to implementing projects and continuing with the construction works despite the challenges posed by the Covid-19 pandemic.

“Our sales for the first eight months had topped $272 million compared to $132.8 million for the same period last year, thus posting a growth ratio of about 105%” he stated.

For 2020, the sales had exceeded $221 million posting a growth ratio of 125% compared sales figures of $98.5 million the previous year.

Suleiman pointed out that its Diva project was in high demand, thanks to its attractive rates with each housing units priced at AED510,000 onwards. In addition to this, its strategic location has come to its advantage with several facilities and recreational landmarks such as Ferrari World Abu Dhabi, Yas Waterworld, and Warner Brothers located nearby.

The island is today one of the most sought-after tourist attractions and entertainment in Abu Dhabi, he added.

Suleiman stressed that the real estate market in Abu Dhabi is robust with remarkable activity in regard to the demand for buying real estate, especially with the successive initiatives and measures stimulating the national economy, as well as the launch of “50 Projects” initiative, which contribute to boosting the recovery from the repercussions of the “Covid-19” pandemic.

Reportage Properties have recently made a special offer on 4 projects under construction in Abu Dhabi, which includes a 5% discount, with only 1% paid until handing over, and without down payment, said the top official.

The four projects are The Gate, which is being developed in Masdar City, Al Maryah Vista 1 and Al Maryah Vista 2 ,on Al Maryah Island, in addition to the Diva project on Yas Island, he concluded.

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There are just six days before the nominations deadline for the Big Project ME Awards 2021, with December 12, 2021 set to be the final date for submissions, the editorial team has confirmed.

This year, in a bid to help companies submit strong nominations, the Big Project ME team has conducted interviews with judges from the 2020 event, which are being shared on the MEConstructionNews.com LinkedIn page.

Nominees are advised to keep an eye out for these.

Following the close of nominations in December, the Big Project Middle East team will begin the first round of eliminations. The nominations that make it through to the second round of will then be sent to a new set of judges, handpicked by the editorial team. Following a period of individual deliberation by the judges, they will then convene in person and vote on the strongest submissions for the final shortlist to presented on the night of the awards.

The panel of judges will be revealed on the night of the awards, and will be professionals from across the construction sphere, including consultants, architects, designers and academics.

The Big Project ME Awards 2021 will be held on January 24, 2022. There are 20 categories up for nomination, including high-profile awards such as Contractor of the Year, Developer of the Year, and of course Project of the Year.

With Expo 2020 Dubai expected to be at the forefront of this year’s awards, the editorial team has created a special category for this year’s event – the EXPO 2020 Dubai: Best Pavilion Award, which will reward the best pavilion at the megaevent.

For more information and to submit your nomination ahead of the deadline, please visit: www.bigprojectmeawards.com

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The Noor Energy 1 Visitors Centre within Phase Four of the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Solar Park is now open, the Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) has announced.

Billed as a key facility, the Noor Energy 1 Visitors Centre features an exhibition that chronicles the history of energy and future energy technologies. It displays the latest technologies in Concentrated Solar Power (CSP), photovoltaic cells, and the future of green hydrogen. In addition, the exhibition uses Virtual Reality (VR) to tour the solar park to understand the projects and technologies used to produce energy, said a statement from DEWA.

The 950MW phase of the sustainable project has investments totaling $4.3bn and is being developed on the Independent Power Producer (IPP) model. A consortium led by DEWA and Acwa Power formed a project company, Noor Energy 1, to design, build, and operate the plant. DEWA owns a 51% stake, while Acwa Power has 25% and the Silk Road Fund the rest of the 24% stake in the firm.

Speaking at the opening of the facility, Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, MD and CEO of DEWA said the firm had launched pioneering initiatives and projects to diversify clean energy sources. These include multiple clean and renewable energy sources and technologies such as solar photovoltaic solar panels (CSP), green hydrogen production using solar power, pumped-storage water technology using clean energy in Hatta, and research into electricity generation from wind power.

Al Tayer also pointed out that all of DEWA’s strategies and plans were aimed at promoting sustainability, innovation and the shift towards a green sustainable economy.

“Our projects at the solar park using the IPP model constitute one of the key pillars of the Dubai Clean Energy Strategy 2050 and the Dubai Net Zero Emissions Strategy 2050 to provide 100% of energy from clean energy sources by 2050,” stated Al Tayer in the presence of Acwa Power chairman Mohammad Abunayyan and other officials from DEWA and Noor Energy 1.

Abunayyan said once Noor Energy 1 becomes operational, it will be the largest single-site concentrated solar power plant in the world. “This experience centre will allow visitors to understand and witness this unique project from a technological and solutions perspective,” he concluded.

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Majid Al Futtaim Communities and Aldar Properties are collaborating to create and implement digital real estate sales platforms for their businesses. The move follows the issuance of a UAE federal decree on electronic transactions and trust services (E-Law). The developers said they are aiming to be the first to implement an online sale system in the UAE.

According to a statement, the new E-Law allows for real estate transactions to be included within its scope of application. The digitalisation of the real estate transactions will make property purchases, sales and management a simple, quick and convenient process for both UAE and overseas customers. The E-Law regulates and allows electronic transactions to be conducted with confidence by recognising that a verified electronic signature has the same legal validity as a physical signature.

“The issuance of the new E-Law and the initiation of our new digital real estate sales platform marks the next step in our digital transformation journey as we aim to become the region’s most customer-centric developer. As the first real estate organisations in the UAE to adopt this online system, Majid Al Futtaim welcomes this collaboration with Aldar and aims to work together to create a more innovative industry. Moving forward, this will allow our customers to experience seamless and safe transactions regardless of their location,” said Majid Al Futtaim Communities CEO Hawazen Esber.

The move to electronic real estate transactions not only significantly reduces the time required to complete transactions, but it also enhances the customer experience and is more environmentally friendly due to the reduction in paper usage. Buyers can complete the transactions digitally from the comfort of their own home or office, regardless of where they are in the world, the statement noted.

The collaboration between Majid Al Futtaim and Aldar follows the recent signing of a MoU that will see both parties work together to enhance innovation, customer experience, digital transformation and sustainable practices in the real estate sector. Supporting the UAE’s drive to increase the contribution of the Fourth Industrial Revolution to the national economy, the MOU aims to encourage further knowledge sharing and collaborative innovation in the real estate sector, the statement added.

Aldar Development CEO Jonathan Emery concluded, “The new E-law is a significant development for the UAE’s real estate sector. It will not only improve the experience for buyers but encourage overseas investment in what is a modern and digitalized market. Together with Majid Al Futtaim – Communities, we hope to encourage further collaboration within the industry to ensure that the UAE’s real estate market is at the forefront of innovation, digital transformation and sustainability.”

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Samsung Engineering has announced that it has won a $1.23 billion contract from Aramco, the Saudi oil giant, for the Jafurah Gas Process Package 1, a major project that marks the first shale gas development in the Kingdom.

The project is part of the Jafurah shale gas field development located 400km east of the capital Riyadh. It is expected to be completed by 2025, a statement added.

It added that Samsung Engineering will build a gas treatment facility that will remove sulphur and other substances from 1.1 billion cubic feet of gas per day. The goal of the project is to produce shale gas, natural gas liquids (NGL), ethane, sulphur and stabilised condensate.

Samsung Engineering said that it plans to independently build and complete the project. The scope of work includes a slug catcher, acid gas, NGL and mercury removal units, it added.

Sungan Choi, President and CEO of Samsung Engineering said at the signing ceremony:

“It is my great pleasure that we have an opportunity to participate and contribute to the Aramco’s first shale gas development in Saudi Arabia with the ‘Jafurah Gas Process Package #1 Project. We are confident to provide best services by applying digital innovation technologies, automation processes and smart materials to the project, while leveraging our comprehensive experiences of working in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.”

Samsung Engineering has extensive experience by performing in constructing treatment facilities in the past. It plans to fully apply its know-how and technology in carrying out this project, Choi said, adding that the South Korean contractor has a long and successful track record in Saudi Arabia and with Aramco projects, delivering them for Aramco since 2007.

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Abu Dhabi-based developer Miral has announced the official opening of Yas Bay Waterfront. The waterfront destination is said to boast world-class day-to-night dining, internationally acclaimed entertainment, and premier leisure experiences.

According to a statement, Yas Bay Waterfront brings a wide array of international concepts and a dynamic mix of licensed restaurants and lounges as well as cafés.

“We are delighted to see visitors enjoy all that Yas Bay Waterfront has to offer. The waterfront is a key component of Yas Island, enforcing the island’s position as a top global destination for entertainment, leisure and business. This milestone is a testament to Miral’s successful track record in developing award-winning attractions and mixed-use projects in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi,” said Miral chief portfolio officer Gurjit Singh.

The waterfront destination opened with an exhilarating line-up of entertainment and events that coincided with the UAE’s National Day weekend and until year end, visitors can expect exhilarant activations and performances around the clock, the statement concluded.

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Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has announced the completion of 50% of the Sheikh Rashid bin Saeed Roads Improvement Corridor.

The project, which extends eight kilometres along Ras Al Khor Road, runs from the intersection of the Dubai-Al Ain Road to the junction of Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Road. Improvement works also include the construction of bridges extending 2km, a WAM report said.

“The project includes widening Ras Al Khor Road from three to four lanes in each direction and constructing a two-lane service road to enhance the traffic safety and ease the traffic flow, besides eliminating the existing overlapping traffic spots. It will also increase the capacity of Ras Al Khor Road to 10,000 vehicles per hour and slash the travel time from 20 to 7 minutes.

“The project serves a host of major development projects inhabited by 650,000 residents around The Lagoons, Dubai Creek Harbour, Meydan Horizons, Ras Al Khor, Al Wasl, and Nadd Al Hamar Complex,” said Mattar Mohammed Al Tayer, Director-General and Chairman of the Board of Executive Directors, RTA.

He added that the project also includes the improvement of the intersection of Nadd Al Hamar Road with Ras Al Khor Road. There will be an increase in the capacity of 3,000 vehicles per hour by constructing a two-lane bridge extending 988 metres to enable free left-side turns of traffic inbound from Nadd Al Hamar Road heading in the direction of Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Rd.

It also involves the construction of another 115-metre bridge to serve the traffic inbound from Nadd Al Hamar heading to Ras Al Khor Road in the direction of Dubai-Al Ain Road. A two-lane tunnel extending 368 metres will be constructed to enable right turns from Ras Al Khor Road to Nadd Al Hamar. The project works also include improvements at the existing intersection, and widening the existing turns

“The Sheikh Rashid bin Saeed Roads Improvement Corridor is one of the biggest projects undertaken by the RTA. In future, it will include the construction of Sheikh Rashid bin Saeed Crossing, a bridge crossing over Dubai Creek to link Al Jaddaf in Bur Dubai with the street between Dubai Creek Harbour Project and Dubai Festival City,” Al Tayer added.

The project has been divided into several phases. Last year, the RTA completed the construction of a three-lane bridge extending 740 metres leading to the Western entrance to (Dubai Creek – Dubai Creek Harbour). The bridge connects traffic inbound from Dubai – Al Ain Road and Al Khail Road, heading East to Dubai Creek – Dubai Creek Harbour area, with a capacity of 7,500 vehicles per hour.

The RTA has also constructed a new 1.5-km road of four lanes in each direction along with entry and exit points to and from the newly completed areas to facilitate traffic inbound from Nadd Al Hamar – Ras Al Khor Roads intersection, Al Tayer said.

“The new roads and bridges network contributed to streamlining the traffic flow to the newly completed housing units at the Dubai Creek, by linking them with the surrounding roads. The new roads were also fitted with lighting comprising 108 streetlight poles. Work is currently underway on constructing a 640-metre bridge to ensure smooth traffic movement from Dubai Creek Harbour project towards Ras Al Khor Road with a capacity of about 3,100 vehicles per hour,” he concluded.

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