Trees dominate in Arada's Sharjah communities - in pictures
Masaar is a forested community in Sharjah benefitting from more than 50,000 trees, with 430 homes due to be completed next year. All photos: Arada
Masaar has about 13 kilometres of woodland cycling and running trails.
A landscaped public realm is the defining feature of Masaar, with the project’s ‘green spine’ linking the eight gated communities.
Nasma Central Park in the 13-acre Nasma Residences community has hills, as well as local and regional flora. Photo: Arada
Nasma Residences also features two smaller neighbourhood parks, where extensive tree coverage provides shade.
Owners of homes at Nasma Residences receive discounted packages to plant trees around their homes, in a bid to build a greener community.
Aljada community in Sharjah has two 4.4km boulevards lined with several layers of trees.
The first phase of the east boulevard at Aljada opened in June, with plenty of outdoor shaded seating thanks to the tree canopy planted along the walkways.
Residents at Misk Apartments in Sharjah have views over a 5.5 hectare park with more than 5,000 trees.
