Riyadh City Masterplan

Abu Dhabi, UAE

AE7 was commissioned by Modon Properties to revitalize two previous masterplans totaling 8,500 ha land area on the edge of the desert and obtain the approval from the Abu Dhabi authorities.

The first, initially called South Shamkha, required numerous corrections while aligning with the newly laid out infrastructure. The second, also known as North Wathba, needed a framework review of the initially approved concept master plan.

The scope included federation of the two distinct masterplans, conformity to the latest Abu Dhabi urban planning standards, place making for centers, adaptation of public transportation to the new regional strategy, land use modifications and new parcel plans to increase available plots bank for Emirati housing from 43,750 to 45,420 plots.

Riyad City CMP is currently under final stages of approval

Project Size

1.25 million sq.ft / 116,000 sq.m

Services Architecture

Master Planning

Pre-Development Studies

Sustainable Design Vision

Abu Dhabi, UAE

Located on an 11.6 hectare site within Watani Projects in Abu Dhabi, Al-Jinaan is an exemplar pedestrian-friendly neighborhood centered around park living. By keeping the car circulation to the periphery, the neighborhood was able to achieve a car-free public realm allowing uninterrupted pedestrian movement throughout the site.

The neighborhood consists of 55 villas in varying architectural styles all with direct access to a 3 ha park and a community center at its heart.

The park spans for 660m the length of the neighborhood and has a wide range of activities from sports to kids’ playgrounds to jogging and cycling tracks in addition to the vast expands of non-programmed passive landscape. The neighborhood plaza located at the community center acts as the focal point and a congregation place for the residents of this neighborhood.

Al Jinan obtained CMP approval in 2018.

Project Size

18.5 million sq.ft / 1.7 million sq.m

Services Architecture

Engineering

Infrastructure Design

Interior Design

Landscape Architecture

Master Planning

Pre-Development Studies

Structural Design

Sustainable Design

Vision

Dubai, UAE

Meydan Horizon is a proposed mixed-use master-development, located on a 180 hectare space opposite the Meydan race course, and only minutes away from Meydan One, along with all the attractions it has to offer. Access to Horizon is facilitated by the Dubai-Al Ain highway, as well as the Ras Al Khor highway, which will help provide seamless access to residents, additional visitors and workers within. The future projected metro green line will pass through Horizon, to grant easier access into the area and to add a public transport option to residents and commuters.

Horizon is a world-class development that will eventually be home to over 72,000 people. A 2km long canal will flow through the center of the development, providing the residents with a 4km of boardwalk right at their doorstep. Residents will also be able to enjoy exceptional views of the Ras al Khor sanctuary. Horizon is guaranteed to be a very safe, friendly community due to a start of the art all round security, as well as an intricate street grid pattern with walkways that keep the pedestrians in mind making access areas within the development easily reachable on foot. Horizon’s overall environment will be one that is relaxed and friendly, with various open spaces of refreshing greenery, a wide scale variety of amenities, retail space and community areas.

Project Size

19.5 million sq.ft / 1.8 million sq.m

Services

Architecture

Infrastructure Design

Landscape Architecture

Master Planning

Pre-Development Studies

Sustainable Design Vision

District 7 (D-7) is a mixed-use Transit Oriented Development and is planned for a population of approximately 66,000 residents. This project is especially unique as it has brought large national stakeholders such as Etihad Rail, and the Dubai local transportation authority (RTA) together to achieve HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum’s vision of placing Dubai in a strategic position for the 2020 Expo.

D-7 will be a lifestyle development where residents can live, shop, and work all within walking distance to various amenities. A pedestrian friendly retail-shopping area based on the concept of the old souq will be incorporated into the design and will feature high class retailers, all within a 5 minute walk. D-7 will provide residents and rail commuter’s convenient access to Meydan’s unique hospitality and cultural destinations as well being only a 10 minute drive away from downtown Dubai. D-7 features the very conveniently located Etihad passenger rail which will eventually link Dubai with Abu Dhabi one way, and Ras al Khaimah the other. Most GCC countries will eventually be linked to the Etihad rail, which will provide a unique alternative mode of domestic and international transport, as well as greater connectivity throughout the region.

Project Size

19.9 million sq.ft / 1.85 million sq.m

Services Architecture

Engineering

Infrastructure Design

Interior Design

Landscape Architecture

Master Planning

Pre-Development Studies

Site Supervision

Structural Design

Sustainable Design

Vision

Al Waseel Hills is a residential mixed use community set within the Shams Al Riyadh master plan. SABIC’s goal for the project is to create a highly appealing self-sustained community for their employees in Riyadh, which will help attract and retain the best available talent. The design creates well defined neighborhoods interconnected with green networks, and featuring an abundance of parks, playgrounds and multi-use trails which support an interactive and healthy lifestyle. Each of the communities is supported by a vibrant civic and commercial center, where residents can meet for coffee, shop for groceries, drop off dry cleaning, attend a community event or engage in sporting activities.

The project is comprised of Saudi Community and a Expatriate Community consisting of approximately 1074 residential units. Al Waseel Hills will be Riyadh’s premier residential development, featuring world class architecture and amenities.

A unique feature to the site is the central Wadi element that cuts through the middle of the site. This area has been designed as a recreational element consisting of the Wadi Park. This is a linear park encircling both sides of the Wadi which is easily accessible to all residents and features trails, overlook points, amphitheaters, stargazing areas, picnic/play areas, as well as access points to the lower Wadi Park & Natural Trail System

AE7 partners were involved in this project as the managing and design Directors of Stantec’s UAE offices, and managed the Client and team on a daily basis.