Meraas unveils final phase of villas at ‘The Acres’
The Acres is designed with sustainability in architecture and the community is committed to an 80% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions per capita compared to the national average
Meraas has launched the final phase of ‘The Acres’, its standalone villa community project. It comprises of three-, four- and five-bedroom villas in addition to ‘The Acres Estates’, featuring the Amber and Ivory Collections with five-, six, and seven-bedroom mansions. Each residence has a distinct architectural style upholding sustainability and refined living, the developer said.
The Acres villas feature blend of indoor and outdoor living spaces, centrally located kitchens with easy access to dining and lounge areas, master bedroom suites with private terraces and walk-in closets, bathrooms with views of the surrounding landscape, and courtyard designs maximising natural light and privacy. Private gardens that are directly connected to pedestrian pathways surrounded with greenery lead to the park and lagoon. The Amber Collection has contemporary aesthetic with clean lines and natural materials, while the Ivory Collection presents a traditional design with vertical stone-clad walls and minimalist white horizontal lines, the developer explained.
Khalid Al Malik, Chief Executive Officer, Dubai Holding Real Estate said, “The launch of the final phase of The Acres reflects our commitment to creating sustainable communities that promote well-being and a strong connection with nature, values that are increasingly important to today’s homeowners. With evolving consumer preferences prioritising eco-conscious living, wellness-focused design, and thoughtfully integrated spaces, The Acres is designed to meet these changing needs. Achieving LEED Gold pre-certification further underscores our dedication to environmental responsibility and global best practices, ensuring a future-focused lifestyle for our residents.”
The Acres is designed with sustainability in architecture and the community is committed to an 80% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions per capita compared to the national average and utilises 33% less water than the UAE average, with 100% of irrigation demand covered by treated wastewater. The project incorporates water-saving fixtures, efficient irrigation systems, and low-water plants.
Residents can benefit from an abundance of green spaces, with every villa said to be a three-minute walk from a park. The community is designed to feature social infrastructure including the Halo Loop Park, a nursery, school, clinic, mosques, clubhouses, retail area, and an Edible Garden. Lifestyle amenities include a trail network, outdoor gym, playgrounds, swimming pools, and sports areas.
The community was awarded with LEED Gold for Communities pre-certification, a unique aspect of the LEED programme that showcases commitment to building environmentally responsible communities from the ground up and to international standards, with sustainability at all of its operation, said a statement from the developer.
This pre-certification, a first for Meraas, was awarded by Green Business Certification Inc. (GBCI), the administrative body responsible for verifying LEED and other green certification schemes, following a review of The Acres’ early design stage documentation. LEED, or Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design, is the world’s most widely recognised green building rating system.
