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Arabian Business
7 hours ago
- Business
- Arabian Business
UAE real estate: BEEAH announces new Khalid Bin Sultan City project in Sharjah
BEEAH has announced the launch of Khalid Bin Sultan City, its first real estate development in Sharjah. The project marks the organisation's expansion into the real estate sector, building on its expertise across the environment, energy, technology, real estate, and healthcare sectors. The project was unveiled under the patronage of Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, and in the presence of Sheikh Sultan Bin Ahmed Al Qasimi, Deputy Ruler of Sharjah. BEEAH reveals Sharjah's new freehold project Named after the late Sheikh Khalid bin Sultan Al Qasimi, the development is described by BEEAH as a continuation of his legacy in design and urban planning. Designed by Zaha Hadid Architects, the master-planned, mixed-use project will span a 1.5-kilometre-long plot, including BEEAH's LEED Platinum-certified headquarters in Sharjah, and will offer 1,500 freehold residential units. The city includes residential, commercial, cultural, and recreational zones. It will be divided into seven neighbourhoods, each centred around a plaza designed to be accessible within a five-minute walking distance. The project includes children's hubs, wellness clinics, sports facilities, and outdoor cafés. The development also includes a two-kilometre shaded linear park. The central park features cycling and running tracks, sculpture gardens, wellness areas, and shaded courtyards. The layout incorporates native trees, colonnades, and recessed façades to reduce ground temperatures and improve pedestrian comfort. According to BEEAH, the project was designed following the directive of Sheikha Jawaher bint Mohammed Al Qasimi, Chairperson of the Supreme Council of Family Affairs and Chairperson of the Board of Directors of BEEAH. The city is built on four pillars – sustainability, technology, culture, and people. It will feature net-zero ready infrastructure, renewable energy systems, recycled water facilities, and sustainable mobility. It will also include AI-driven digital infrastructure and decentralised digital identities. Public art, a cultural centre, and architecture reflecting the local identity are also part of the plan. 'BEEAH's journey in real estate marks a transformative milestone with Khalid Bin Sultan City, a flagship real estate project that brings our principles of sustainability, technology, culture, and community to an urban scale. The city builds directly upon lessons learned from creating one of the world's most advanced office buildings – demonstrating how technology can scale sustainable impact across entire communities rather than just individual structures,' Khaled Al Huraimel, Group CEO and Vice Chairman of BEEAH said. The city will also include a design and business district with incubator spaces for the creative economy and venues to support entrepreneurship and circular design. This district will be connected to residential, retail, and entertainment zones. 'Our experience as a world-class visionary developer of landmark projects has led to today's announcement of Khalid Bin Sultan City, and the formalisation of BEEAH's wider expansion into real estate. This is a natural progression of our determination to build tomorrow's smart and sustainable cities. Inspired by our earlier achievements, we are now applying these same principles on an urban scale – demonstrating how technology can scale sustainable impact across entire communities rather than just individual structures. This city is a testament to the visionary leadership of His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan Bin Muhammad Al Qasimi and Her Highness Sheikha Jawaher bint Mohammed Al Qasimi, whose unwavering commitment to sustainable development has guided BEEAH's journey,' he added. BEEAH's move into real estate follows earlier infrastructure and development projects. These include the organisation's Sharjah headquarters, the Jawaher Boston Medical District – designed by Renzo Piano Building Workshop – and the Sharjah Creative Quarter, designed by Taller de Arquitectura – Mauricio Rocha in collaboration with Daniel Rosselló. 'We have designed Khalid Bin Sultan City as a dynamic ecosystem where diverse perspectives and talents converge, sparking new ideas and solutions for a sustainable future. We believe that building a better future starts with how we live today. This is why the city's design goes beyond utility – celebrating heritage, art, and identity through vibrant public spaces and cultural landmarks. The master plan and signature architecture by Zaha Hadid Architects bring this vision to life, blending innovation and beauty to create an environment that inspires, invites, and endures. It is a city where people can thrive, connect, and experience the best of sustainable living – all within a walkable, vibrant, and culturally rich environment,' Nada Taryam, CEO of Real Estate at BEEAH added. Khalid Bin Sultan City will offer villas, townhouses, and apartments in phases. As a freehold development, it is open to buyers of all nationalities. More details about unit types and services will be shared in future announcements. The announcement comes as Sharjah's real estate sector continues to grow. Transactions reached AED 13.2 billion in the first quarter of 2025, up 31.9 per cent year-on-year, according to the Sharjah Real Estate Registration Department. The sector's growth is attributed to investor confidence, infrastructure development, and government support.
Zawya
12 hours ago
- Business
- Zawya
BEEAH unveils its first freehold mixed-use project in Sharjah
UAE-based waste management and sustainability company BEEAH announced on Thursday the launch of Khalid Bin Sultan City, its first freehold real estate development in Sharjah. Designed by the Zaha Hadid Architects, the master plan integrates residential, commercial, cultural, and recreational spaces. A BEEAH statement said the project draws inspiration from the legacy of the late Sheikh Khalid bin Sultan Al Qasimi, a visionary in design and urban development whose influence helped shape Sharjah's architectural identity. Covering a 1.5-km-long plot and encompassing BEEAH's LEED Platinum-certified headquarters in Sharjah, the city will offer 1,500 freehold residential units. Residential units, including villas, townhouses, and apartments, will be introduced in phases. The project will feature seven distinct residential neighbourhoods, structured around a central plaza – a public space within a five-minute walking distance. The master plan is based on four core pillars – sustainability, technology, culture, and people – as the city integrates net-zero ready smart infrastructure, renewable energy systems, recycled water infrastructure, and sustainable mobility solutions. The city will have public art spaces, a cultural centre, and architecture that reflects local identity. At the heart of the development lies a 2-km shaded linear oasis, which is a continuous central park that winds through the city. The oasis will have running and cycling tracks, sculpture gardens, wellness areas, and shaded courtyards. The city will include a design and business district that will serve as a new urban hub for Sharjah. It will consist of incubator spaces for the UAE's growing creative economy, along with cultural venues that foster entrepreneurship and circular design, the statement said. No financial details or construction plans were disclosed. BEEAH's real estate portfolio includes its headquarters designed by Zaha Hadid Architects, and the upcoming Jawaher Boston Medical District (JBMD) project designed by Renzo Piano Building Workshop (RPBW). Earlier this year, BEEAH was also appointed as project manager and strategic lead of the upcoming Sharjah Creative Quarter project, designed by Taller de Arquitectura – Mauricio Rocha in collaboration with Daniel Rosselló. (Writing by P Deol; Editing by Anoop Menon) (
Condé Nast Traveler
13 hours ago
- Business
- Condé Nast Traveler
Sydney's New Airport Is a Stunning Ode to Australia's Natural Wonders
In 2026, Australia will open the doors to a newly built international airport for the first time in over 50 years—and it's so stunning you might actually want to spend hours in the terminal. Western Sydney International Airport (WSI), slated to debut next year, has just reached its most important milestone yet: Major construction on the terminal is now complete, and its designers have unveiled a first look at the airport's beautiful interior. WSI is located in Sydney's Badgerys Creek neighborhood, approximately a 35-minute drive west from Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport (SYD), Australia's busiest air travel hub. Designed by Zaha Hadid Architects and COX Architecture and constructed by Woods Bagot, Multiplex, and Bechtel, the $5.3 billion project aims to pay homage to Australia's natural wonders while also providing an innovative passenger experience. 'The ambition was to create an airport that is not just a transit space but a destination in itself,' Neil Hill, Wood Bagot's principal design lead for WSI, said. "The terminal offers a constantly evolving visual experience and sense of joy as passengers move through the space and experience the intricate detail at a human scale—while elsewhere you might find yourself in a soaring triple-height void with uncluttered panoramic views.' The airport has one terminal that will be home to both international and domestic gates, allowing for easier connections. Brett Boardman When it opens, Western Sydney Airport will operate 24 hours a day. The single building will be home to airlines like Qantas, Singapore Airlines, and Air New Zealand, with both the international and domestic gates located in one terminal for easier connections. Airports are notoriously known as incubators of stress, but WSI hopes new technology will help eliminate major pain points. For example, travelers will be able to track their checked luggage with a dedicated app thanks to a cutting-edge baggage handling system. The terminal's designers also sought to create a visually soothing space by taking architectural cues from nature. Most noteworthy is the undulating sculptural ceiling made of wooden slats that filter light in a way that mimics sunlight shining through eucalyptus bark, a hallmark of the region's UNESCO-recognized Blue Mountains Area. 'The 'Great Australian Light' is one of the defining qualities of the Australian experience, and it has been central to our design thinking,' David Holm, principal and design lead at COX, said. 'The way light filters through the terminal shapes how people move, orient and feel—creating a sense of calm, clarity and connection. For many, this space marks their very first encounter with Australia, and we wanted that experience to feel unmistakably grounded in place.' References to the region's natural wonders can also be found in the terminal's sprawling horizontal form, which is meant to reflect the nearby Cumberland Plain. Designers also worked to bring the outdoors to the terminal's interior by incorporating natural materials from the region, like sandstone sourced from Australia's Central Coast. The undulating ceiling is made of wooden slats designed to mimic the 'Great Australian Light,' imbuing the terminal with a sense of place. Trevor Mein Additional design elements include triple-height ceilings and walls of windows offering panoramic views of the surrounding mountains, as well as details that highlight Australia's Aboriginal and First Nations cultures. In fact, the design was finalized in consultation with Western Sydney's Dharug Custodian Aboriginal Corporation. "People will love spending time in this terminal as they enjoy the iconic vistas of the surrounding Blue Mountains,' Simon Hickey, CEO of WSI Airport, said. "Visitors will be welcomed by the stories of Dharug country that will connect the world with more than 60,000 years of Aboriginal culture while also highlighting the vibrant communities of Western Sydney.' From a sustainability perspective, the terminal is outfitted with more than 6,000 solar panels on its roof that will provide renewable electricity to the facility, as well as a climate-responsive facade, natural ventilation, and water recycling. Although the major construction on the terminal is finished, work on interior areas such as the retail shops and airline lounges still needs to be completed. The new facility is on track to open to its first passengers in late 2026. 'This is a rare opportunity to define the next generation of airport design on a global stage,' Cristiano Ceccato, director and design lead for Zaha Hadid Architects, said. 'Together with COX, we created a design that meets the highest standards of architectural innovation, passenger experience, and operational efficiency.'
Khaleej Times
14 hours ago
- Business
- Khaleej Times
Sharjah's Beeah launches multi-billion dirham freehold Khalid bin Sultan City
Sharjah-based waste management firm Beeah Group entered into the real estate market with the launch of Khalid bin Sultan City — a multi-billion billion dirham freehold project located between Dhaid Road and Khorfakkan Road. 'The project starts from our headquarters, moving south around 1.5 kilometres. Designed by Zaha Hadid, it's a mixed-use development, and it's a sustainable project to be net zero and zero waste. It's built to be the city of the future. We're looking at decentralised digital identities for the residents and people that work and live there,' said Khaled Al Huraimel, group CEO of Beeah Group. 'This city will be freehold, so open to all nationalities. The project will have seven neighbourhoods and will be launched in phases. We have not yet announced the date of the launch of sales, but it will be announced very soon. The price will be extremely competitive for investors or end users,' he said. 'It will also be a LEED-certified master plan. We like to call it a climate, smart, sustainable city.' Beeah Group chief said there is a lot of demand for real estate in Sharjah. 'In the first quarter of this year, sales in Sharjah were up 31 per cent over the previous year. There is a lot of demand in Sharjah for quality developments. Over the last few years, several quality developers have launched different projects in Sharjah because there is much more demand. We had a project launched recently in Sharjah and that was sold out in three hours. So demand is there. And prices are still going up in Sharjah that's because the demand is more than the supply here in Sharjah for quality developments,' he said. Al Huraimel added that GCC, Arabs and UAE nationals dominate the buyers in the emirate, but Asian communities are also growing very fast. 'We have demand from Asian and Arab communities because Sharjah is ideal for its location and has an international airport that's getting busier and now expanding as well,' he added.
Web Release
15 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Web Release
Step Into the World of Bar Dali – Maison Dali's New Cocktail Bar
By nightfall, Maison Dali transforms – hidden within the iconic curves of The Opus by Dame Zaha Hadid, Bar Dali emerges as a dreamscape of surrealist mischief, inventive cocktails, and cinematic storytelling. A new chapter in Maison Dali's ever-evolving narrative, Bar Dali is a nocturnal reverie – a velvet-draped hideaway where Salvador Dalí's whimsical spirit meets modern mixology, and each detail beckons the curious to stay and explore. Designed by Culinary Arts Group, led by award-winning Chef Tristin Farmer and Beverage Director Vitor Hugo Lourenço, Bar Dali is not simply an extension of Maison Dali – it is a destination within a destination. Step beyond the red carpet, past flickering lights and plush interiors, and you enter an atmosphere where theatricality and taste collide. Sculptural seating, mischievous art installations and softly glowing shadows conspire to pull guests deeper into the story. Here, cocktails become the conversation. Inspired by the immersive worlds of the Arte Museum, Vitor's signature BARTENDER menu for Bar Dali features 10 visionary creations, each a liquid vignette. Discover SYMPHONY, delicate and floral; LUNAR, peated and umami-rich; and DEEP SEA, dark, elegant, and timeless. Each cocktail is both a visual and flavour performance – artful, expressive, and unexpected. Complementing the libations is a curated selection of bold bites and elevated handrolls. Chef Tristin Farmer reimagines bar dining through a lens of global playfulness and finesse. Savour small plates like Wagyu Hashbrowns and Crispy Truffle Mochi, or linger with indulgent rolls like Unagi & Foie Gras and Smoked Caviar & Wasabi – each bite a story, each dish an exclamation. As night falls deeper, Bar Dali's energy hums with sensuality and rhythm. A soundtrack of curated beats animates the space, transforming every visit into a mood – a whisper, a laugh, a spark. This is not a bar. This is Bar Dali – a secret unveiled after dark, where nothing is quite what it seems and everything is designed to delight. Red Passion Hour An ode to aperitivo hour, Red Passion Hour invites guests to unwind every weekday from 5 PM to 7 PM. With a line-up of seductive Campari-forward classics – including the Classico Negroni, Garibaldi, Boulevardier, and Mezcal Negroni – as well as bold G&Ts and the ever-bold Americano, each sip is a toast to the surreal. Priced from AED 45, this golden hour ritual is your first glimpse into Bar Dali's world of bold flavour and visual fantasy. Red Passion Hour Offering: Selection of cocktails priced at AED 45 each Red Passion Hour Operating Hours: Monday to Friday from 5 pm to 7 pm Bar Dali Operating Hours: Monday to Thursday from 6 pm to 12:30 am & Friday to Saturday 6 pm to 1:30 am *For reservations and more information, please email [email protected]?or call 04 257 9554
