Mega-development spanning 4.5 million square metres will be structured across five distinct zones, with metro connectivity and 20-minute city design at its core.
- Development value of Dh200 billion across a gross floor area exceeding 4.5 million square metres
- Masterplan structured across five character zones – Business Hub, Urban District, Young Families Cluster, Family Living Zone, and an exclusive gated villa enclave
- 20-minute city principles applied throughout, with metro connectivity, EV infrastructure, and app-integrated community management
- Residential towers to offer views of Burj Khalifa, Burj Al Arab and Palm Jumeirah
- Villa enclave to feature five and six-bedroom residences and statement mansions described by Emaar as surpassing anything previously delivered in Dubai
Dubai | 11 June 2026: Emaar Properties announced on Thursday a Dh200 billion masterplan development that will house approximately 150,000 residents across more than 4.5 million square metres of mixed-use gross floor area, in what the developer has described as its most ambitious project to date.
The masterplan encompasses residential towers, signature villas and mansions, Grade-A commercial offices, retail destinations, hospitality, and civic and cultural amenities. It will be structured across five distinct character zones and built around the principles of the 20-minute city, with metro connectivity integrated from the outset.
Mohamed Alabbar, Founder of Emaar Properties, said:
"What we are about to reveal is our most extraordinary dream yet: a place where the finest architecture, the most immersive landscapes and the most advanced thinking about how people live come together in one magnificent vision. This development reflects our deep confidence in the future of the UAE. This is Emaar at its most ambitious, and Dubai at its most inspiring."
Five Distinct Character Zones
The masterplan will be organised across five zones, each with its own identity and function. A Business Hub will provide Grade-A commercial office space. An Urban District will accommodate high-density mixed-use activity. A Young Families Cluster will offer community-led living with education and recreational infrastructure. A Family Living Zone will deliver mid-to-large residential units. At the pinnacle of the masterplan, an exclusive gated villa enclave will offer five and six-bedroom residences and statement mansions with private gardens, cascading water features and resort-calibre amenities.
Emaar states that the villa enclave will offer views of Burj Khalifa, Burj Al Arab and Palm Jumeirah, and represents a product offering that surpasses anything previously delivered in the Dubai residential market.
20-Minute City Design
The development integrates the 20-minute city model as a founding design principle rather than a supplementary feature. Schools, healthcare facilities, mosques, cultural venues and retail destinations will be accessible within walking distance of all residential zones.
Infrastructure will include metro connectivity, EV-friendly pathways, app-integrated community management, and data-driven public services. Emaar describes the mobility infrastructure as “advanced smart” and the digital integration as comprehensive.
Open space will be provided through a sweeping landscape of parks, swimmable community lagoons, tranquil lakes, linear gardens and meandering water streams. A district park will serve as a central community hub, incorporating sports courts, event lawns, splash parks, beach areas and outdoor wellness zones.
Significance for Dubai's Residential Market
The announcement positions Emaar – the developer responsible for Burj Khalifa, Dubai Mall and Downtown Dubai – as making a long-term structural bet on continued population growth and demand for integrated urban living in the emirate.
Dubai’s residential market recorded 500 transactions above US$ 10 million in 2025, a figure that has grown from just 30 such sales in 2020, reflecting the sustained depth of demand at the top end of the market. A development of this scale, integrating multiple residential typologies from mid-market towers to ultra-luxury villas, is designed to capture demand across a broad buyer spectrum.
The project adds to an already active pipeline of large-scale masterplanned communities in Dubai, with the 20-minute city model representing a response to buyer preferences that have shifted towards liveability, walkability, and long-term residency over transient ownership.
Outlook
Emaar has not announced a formal launch date, pricing structure, or phasing timeline. Further details are expected to be released as the development is officially unveiled.
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