DUBAI
Dubai Holding unveiled the approved master plan of Jumeirah Central, an urban mixed-use city district designed to become the most accessible, functional and valuable real estate in Dubai.
The master plan was subject to consultation with thousands of residents, tourists, investors and businesses, whose views on the future of Dubai's urban fabric and lifestyle needs were encapsulated within. The scheme is focused on delivering a true community environment that supports rich social interaction.
Jumeirah Central will comprise 47 million square feet of gross floor area master planned architecture firm 5+design, based in Hollywood, Calif.
"We were fortunate to work with teams that were the best at what they did, which allowed us to push the level of design even further,” said Tim Magill, design principal, 5+design. “Within a framework of sustainability, smart city and wellness, Jumeirah Central will provide the blue print for Dubai's future, one that inspires a creative urban lifestyle, as well as sense of social belonging."
As Dubai's first genuine mixed-use community, the district aims to create 24/7 vitality, year-round economic resiliency and efficient optimization of infrastructure, including the following features:
- 278 individual building projects.
- 11,000 residential units.
- 1 million square feet of retail space.
- 8 million square feet of office space.
- 7,200 hotel rooms.
- 40 new entertainment attractions.
- 37 plazas and 33 parks.
- 25 points of access and eight modes of transit.
Working in conjunction with Dubai Holding's team led by COO Morgan Parker, 5+design spearheaded the master planning effort for Jumeirah Central in collaboration with team members ARUP and Systematica.
"In a city planned and designed for high speed and dominated by the private vehicle, Jumeirah Central adopts a new planning approach providing conditions for walkability on streets designed for cars and people to coexist respectfully," said Rawad Choubassi, urban planner, Systematica.
