Sharjah Sustainable City is the first sustainably built city in Sharjah, United Arab Emirates. It currently spans 7.2 million square feet in Sharjah's Al Rahmaniya Area.[1][2][3][4] The city was developed by Sharjah Investment and Development Authority (Shurooq) in partnership with Diamond Developers.[5][6][7] It is divided into blocks of properties ranging from 2,035 square feet to 3,818 square feet, with a total of 1,250 sustainable properties.[8][9][10]
Sharjah Sustainable City | |
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City | |
 Sharjah Sustainable City | |
  Sharjah Sustainable City | |
| Coordinates: 25°21′33.9″N 55°33′05.3″E / 25.359417°N 55.551472°E | |
| Country | United Arab Emirates |
| Emirate | Sharjah |
| Government | |
| • CEO | Yousif Ahmed Al-Mutawa |
| Time zone | UTC+04 (Arabian Standard Time) |
| Website | www |
The city is powered by renewable energy generated by rooftop solar panels and is constructed with sustainable materials. The designs are made to have low operating costs. It reuses 100% of its wastewater for landscape irrigation and maximizes recycling to divert waste from landfills. The city also produces chemical-free leafy greens and vegetables. With an emphasis on food security, the city hosts indoor farming facilities and partially solar-powered greenhouses that produce approximately 10,000 kg of chemical-free leafy greens and vegetables annually.[11][12][1][13][14]
The city is managed by a team led by the chief executive officer, Yousif Ahmed Al-Mutawa.[8][9][10]
History
editThe city was developed by Sharjah Investment and Development Authority (Shurooq) in partnership with Diamond Developers and is modelled after 'The Sustainable City' in Dubai. It aims to become a fully sustainable and functioning city.[15][16]Sharjah Sustainable City, the first sustainable master-planned residential community developed by Sharjah Investment and Development Authority (Shurooq) in collaboration with Diamond Developers, has achieved remarkable success, with sales transaction values exceeding AED 2.5 billion across all four phases of the project. This milestone reflects the high demand for eco-friendly and energy-efficient living spaces in Sharjah.[17]
Awards
edit- Awarded the 'Best International Sustainable Residential Development' and the 'Best Sustainable Residential Development Arabia' at the International Property Awards 2022–23.[18]
- Winner of the 'Real Estate Development Company' award at the Real Estate Excellence Award in 2021 and 2022.[19]
- Awarded the 'Best Sustainable Residential Development Sharjah' award at the Arabian Property Awards 2022.[20]
- Winner of the ' Sustainable Community' award at the Smart Built Environment Awards 2022.[21]
- Winner of the 'Customer Happiness and Customer Experience Initiative' award at the Gulf Real Estate Awards 2022.[22]
- Sharjah Sustainable City won four gold awards at the prestigious Gulf Real Estate Awards 2022.[23]
- In 2022, Sharjah Sustainable City received a bronze award for "Best Community Development" by The Gulf Sustainability Awards.[24]
References
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- ^ Release, Press. "High-level Dutch trade mission lauds future-proof housing solutions at Sharjah Sustainable City". www.zawya.com.
- ^ Bandyopadhyay, Somshankar. "Sharjah Sustainable City celebrates year of milestones toward sustainable living". Khaleej Times.
- ^ "Sharjah Sustainable City bags award for Best Sustainable Residential Development at Arabian Property Awards 2022". www.gulftoday.ae.
- ^ "Sharjah Sustainable City begins handover process of first phase". www.gulftoday.ae.
- ^ Release, Press. "Sustainability takes centre stage at Sharjah Entrepreneurship Festival 2022". www.zawya.com.
- ^ "Innovation holds the key to tackling global climate challenges". gulfnews.com. 14 January 2023.
- ^ a b "Inside Dubai's Sustainable City community: What makes it different". gulfnews.com. 27 December 2022.
- ^ a b "CEO appointed to oversee $544m Sharjah Sustainable City project - Arabian Business: Latest News on the Middle East, Real Estate, Finance, and More". 11 May 2019.
- ^ a b Mansoor, Zainab (December 11, 2022). "How the GCC's construction sector is looking to create a green future".
- ^ "Abu Dhabi's Dh1.8b Sustainable City on Yas to launch offplan sales Q4-2022". gulfnews.com. 25 July 2022.
- ^ "Sharjah unveils Dh2 billion sustainable project". Khaleej Times.
- ^ "Dubai property deals reach $435.6 million on Monday - Arabian Business: Latest News on the Middle East, Real Estate, Finance, and More". 20 September 2022.
- ^ "Arada to build office park in Sharjah, to be completed in 2025 - Arabian Business: Latest News on the Middle East, Real Estate, Finance, and More". 26 September 2022.
- ^ Staff Report. "Bodour Al Qasimi inspects progress of Sharjah Sustainable City, Al Hira Beach projects". Khaleej Times.
- ^ "Watch: A sustainable city rises in Sharjah with smart solar homes, driverless shuttle". gulfnews.com. 16 March 2022.
- ^ "Sharjah Sustainable City, UAE". thesustainablecity.com. Retrieved 2024-10-06.
- ^ "Sharjah Sustainable City wins award at prestigious International Property Awards, London - Construction Week Online". 10 February 2023.
- ^ "Sharjah Sustainable City Unveils Final Phase with 324 Sustainable Villas - MEP Middle East". 23 May 2023.
- ^ "WAM". wam.ae.
- ^ Scott, Andrew (June 10, 2022). "Solar panels cut air conditioning bills by 50 per cent in this community". The National.
- ^ "Sharjah an attractive destination for both homebuyers, investors". www.gulftoday.ae.
- ^ "Sharjah Sustainable City wins top awards at prestigious International Property Awards in London". February 9, 2023.
- ^ Release, Press. "Sharjah Sustainable City wins Real Estate Excellence Award for 3rd consecutive year". www.zawya.com.