• A rendering of the AlJurf project. Courtesy Imkan
    A rendering of the AlJurf project. Courtesy Imkan
  • A three-bedroom Joud-style villa at AlJurf. Courtesy Imkan
    A three-bedroom Joud-style villa at AlJurf. Courtesy Imkan
  • A Budoor-style villa at Al Jurf Gardens. Courtesy Imkan
    A Budoor-style villa at Al Jurf Gardens. Courtesy Imkan
  • Imkan announces AlJurf during Cityscape Global 2018. Credit: Maram El Hendy
    Imkan announces AlJurf during Cityscape Global 2018. Credit: Maram El Hendy
  • Nature plays a key part of the AlJurf masterplan. Courtesy Imkan
    Nature plays a key part of the AlJurf masterplan. Courtesy Imkan
  • AlJurf features marinas and beaches along the Arabian Gulf coastline. Credit: Maram El Hendy
    AlJurf features marinas and beaches along the Arabian Gulf coastline. Credit: Maram El Hendy

Abu Dhabi-Dubai 'Riviera': phase two of AlJurf Gardens launched


Ian Oxborrow
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The second phase of a residential community within Imkan's "Riviera" project on the coast between Abu Dhabi and Dubai has been launched.

The new phase of AlJurf Gardens will feature 98 villas within the Dh15 billion ($4.08bn), 370-hectare AlJurf masterplan, which stretches 1.6 kilometres along the Arabian Gulf coast. The first phase, comprising 293 small, “ranch-like” villas, is due to be completed by mid-2023.

The project, which has a strong emphasis on nature, seeks to conserve the existing 100,000 trees, sea turtles and other wildlife at the Ghantoot reserve, creating a coastal “retreat” for UAE city dwellers, similar to New York’s The Hamptons, the developer said.

“The launch of AlJurf Gardens Phase 2 demonstrates our commitment to delivering prime residential destinations for investors and end-users amid booming real estate demand in the UAE," said Parvin Al Awadhi, head of development at Imkan Properties.

The second phase villas will come in two styles — Joud and Budoor.

Joud is inspired by rich tradition of Arabic homes in the region with intimate courtyards, majlis and maqa’ads, all designed for family living, Imkan said.

The Budoor villas, in contrast, have a design inspired from the basic elements of the Arabian desert tent, and will be available as two, three, four and five-bedroom options.

AlJurf Gardens will include a private marina, a private beach and a large central park stretching across the community with play areas and sports amenities.

The overall masterplan features a private school, shops, restaurants, boutique hotels, parks, heritage sites and a canal adding eight kilometres of prime waterfront real estate.

AlJurf was first announced during Cityscape Global 2018. Credit: Maram El Hendy
AlJurf was first announced during Cityscape Global 2018. Credit: Maram El Hendy

AlJurf will also house Sha Emirates, a branch of the European wellness clinic, and retreat Sha Wellness.

Imkan's other key projects in the UAE include Pixel, a mixed-use community in its Makers District development on Reem Island, luxury beachside villa community Nudra, Saadiyat, and Sheikha Fatima Park.

A host of major launches have been announced in Abu Dhabi this year, including the Louvre Residences Abu Dhabi, the Grove District on Saadiyat Island and Reem Hills on Reem Island.

They come at a time when property prices have been rising in the capital and more so in Dubai in the past year, as the UAE economy picks up after the coronavirus-induced slowdown.

Average residential property prices in Abu Dhabi increased 1.5 per cent in the 12 months to March 2022, CBRE reported in its first-quarter market review.

Abu Dhabi recorded 3,304 property deals worth Dh11.3bn in the first quarter of this year, the emirate’s Department of Municipalities and Transport (DMT) said.

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Reem Hills: $2.1bn villa project in Abu Dhabi is 'truly unique'

  • The elevation at the Reem Hills community can be seen in this rendering. All photos: Q Properties
    The elevation at the Reem Hills community can be seen in this rendering. All photos: Q Properties
  • Views across Reem Hills and beyond.
    Views across Reem Hills and beyond.
  • An overhead view of the development. The first phase of the project is due for completion in December 2024.
    An overhead view of the development. The first phase of the project is due for completion in December 2024.
  • The project will come with beach access.
    The project will come with beach access.
  • Parkland will provide a serene setting for residents.
    Parkland will provide a serene setting for residents.
  • Different villa styles have been presented in the renderings.
    Different villa styles have been presented in the renderings.
  • Three-storey villas are in contrast to Reem Island's tall apartment towers.
    Three-storey villas are in contrast to Reem Island's tall apartment towers.
  • The villas are set to be surrounded by greenery.
    The villas are set to be surrounded by greenery.
  • The interiors are filled with natural light.
    The interiors are filled with natural light.
  • Another style of villa.
    Another style of villa.
  • The living areas are spacious.
    The living areas are spacious.
  • The featured interiors are modern and should appeal to a broad section of buyers.
    The featured interiors are modern and should appeal to a broad section of buyers.
  • Private swimming pools are included in the renderings.
    Private swimming pools are included in the renderings.
  • Reem Hills is among a number of villa projects announced in Abu Dhabi this year.
    Reem Hills is among a number of villa projects announced in Abu Dhabi this year.
  • Reem Island is a popular location for Abu Dhabi residents and is considered a good area in which to buy and rent.
    Reem Island is a popular location for Abu Dhabi residents and is considered a good area in which to buy and rent.
  • Pathways and grass should provide a pleasant experience for residents.
    Pathways and grass should provide a pleasant experience for residents.
  • There is currently only one villa development on Reem Island.
    There is currently only one villa development on Reem Island.
  • The villa will provide room for all the family.
    The villa will provide room for all the family.
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"We believe we are reaching the point of harnessing the element that comprises 90 per cent of the universe, effectively and economically,” the bank said in a recent report.

Falling costs of renewable energy and electrolysers used in green hydrogen production is one of the main catalysts for the increasingly bullish sentiment over the element.

The cost of electrolysers used in green hydrogen production has halved over the last five years and will fall to 60 to 90 per cent by the end of the decade, acceding to Haim Israel, equity strategist at Merrill Lynch. A global focus on decarbonisation and sustainability is also a big driver in its development.

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