Al Ain will be a living and working, low rise, low impact, ecologically-aware alternative to Abu Dhabi and Dubai. At the heart of the city is a genre aimed at fostering healthy, natural lifestyles linking the community with the surrounding low-density green environment. Al Ain is a large-scale ambitious scheme; located on the northeast outskirts of the existing Al Ain city. Cultural and leisure amenities will connect Al Ain’s various neighbourhoods and business districts encouraging social interaction, community spirit and wholesome lifestyles. A striking multi-purpose dome with a 40, 000 seat enclosed stadium will create a sporting focus on the 900 hectare site.
The master plan has been designed to encourage energy efficient, water-based transport. Extensive canals and waterways will link the city’s residential areas, academic departments, health facilities, schools and the sports/football academy. Recycled water will be used not only for replenishing the waterways but for the landscape, golf course and city shelter belts – keeping the desert at bay. All buildings will be adapted to work efficiently in the desert environment, with extensive solar shading and use of appropriate material for the desert location. Al Ain is truly mixed-use and fully integrates the social, cultural and economic objectives of the city and comprises 30,000 apartments, 3,500 residential villas, 800,000 sqm retail and leisure facilities and 1.5 million sqm office space as well as religious and public health amenities.
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