The Sustainable City – Yas Island has received the prestigious Estidama 5 Pearl classification for the design of its residences.
Developed by a partnership between Aldar Properties and SEE Holding, the rating endorses both parties’ commitment to social, environmental, and economic sustainability.
The green building rating by Abu Dhabi’s Urban Planning Council is the highest available rating under the Pearl Villa Rating System (PVRS) and signifies excellence in sustainable development.
It is characterised by advanced energy-efficient building designs, water conservation measures, integration of green spaces and pedestrian-friendly pathways, use of eco-friendly materials and dedication to enhancing both environmental quality and community wellbeing.
Homes in The Sustainable City – Yas Island will be powered by solar energy, with a high volume of solar panels installed on the properties and also across the parking infrastructure. These will enable residents to save up to 50 percent on energy bills.
The whole development is designed to promote energy and water efficiency. It features a central ‘green spine’ with bio-domes to encourage community farming, and a network of communal battery-charged buggies and bicycles will encourage personal mobility and accessibility for all. The construction of the project is underway, with the first handovers expected at the end of 2025.
Faisal Falaknaz, Aldar’s Group Chief Financial and Sustainability Officer said: “Sustainable City – Yas Island is a benchmark for building resilient and sustainable communities in the UAE and is a testament to both partners’ commitment to sustainable development.”
“Supporting Aldar’s ambitious 2050 Net Zero target, the development provides a framework for the future of sustainable cities and supports the growing demand and expectation set by our customers for environmentally friendly and socially conscious living destinations.”