Work on $544mn Sharjah Sustainable City and $23mn Al Hira Beach Project on track, Shurooq says
Update comes following visit by Shurooq Chairperson Bodour Al Qasimi
Sharjah Investment and Development Authority (Shurooq) has announced that work is progressing at a steady pace on its $544 million Sharjah Sustainable City project, as well as its largest beach development, Al Hira Project, which will open in Q2 this year.
The 7.2 million sqft Sharjah Sustainable City is an urban mixed-use residential community project that is being implemented in four phases.
Phase One of Sharjah Sustainable City will see development of 280 villas (that have been fully sold out), while the 324-unit Phase Two (of which 55% has been sold out) is scheduled for delivery in March 2023, a statement said. The project is being developed by Shurooq, in partnership with Diamond Developers.
The Sharjah Sustainable City’s design meets the highest social, environmental and economic sustainability criteria, the statement added. Adopting renewable and clean energy systems, the sustainable community comprises eco-friendly and energy-efficient 3, 4 and 5-bedroom villas, indoor vertical farms, a school, and service facilities such as gymnasiums, separate swimming pools for men and women, and dedicated playing areas for children.
The $23.6 million Al Hira Beach is the second inclusive beach project developed by the group after the Khorfakkan Beach. Running for 3.5km along the shoreline in the Al Fisht area of Sharjah, the project overlooks the Arabian Gulf and comprises of three clusters with six retail units in each, featuring 18 restaurants and cafes, a promenade, marina, sports facilities and service amenities.
The work progress on both projects was supervised by Shurooq Chairperson Bodour Al Qasimi, along with other senior officials including Acting CEO Ahmed Obaid Al Qaseer; Sharjah Sustainable City CEO Yousif Ahmed Al Mutawa and several directors of various departments under Shurooq.
“With nearly 98% work completed, the commercial units are ready to be rented. The beach is scheduled to open for visitors and beachgoers in the second quarter of 2022,” stated Al Qasimi.
“Sharjah Sustainable City project aligns with Shurooq’s strategy of bolstering environment-friendly investments, business diversification and developing projects with the highest long-term impact.”
“Al Hira Beach translates our inclusive vision that builds on Sharjah’s aspirations and goals of bringing paradigm shifts in the tourism sector and investing in projects that contribute to the progress and development of the areas in which they are located,” she concluded.
