Emaar Properties is preparing to unveil an AED 200 billion Dubai megaproject designed to house nearly 150,000 residents, marking what the developer calls its most ambitious masterplan to date. Founder Mohamed Alabbar revealed that the new destination will span a gross floor area of more than 4.5 million square metres in the heart of the city. Full details on the name, location and pricing are expected in the coming weeks.
"We have always believed that the greatest cities are not built, they are dreamed," said Mohamed Alabbar, Founder of Emaar Properties. "What we are about to reveal is our most extraordinary dream yet: a place where the finest architecture, the most immersive landscapes and the most advanced thinking about how people live come together in one magnificent vision."
Inside the AED 200 billion Dubai masterplan
The development will be organised across five integrated districts: a Business Hub, an Urban District, a Young Families Cluster, a Family Living Zone and an exclusive gated villa enclave. That final district is set to feature five and six-bedroom residences and mansions complete with private gardens, water features and resort-calibre amenities.
Across the wider community, the masterplan blends residential towers and villas with office space, retail, hotels, and cultural and community venues. Select homes are positioned to capture views of Dubai landmarks including Burj Khalifa, Burj Al Arab and Palm Jumeirah, anchoring the project firmly within the city's most recognisable skyline.
A 20-minute city built for smart living
The masterplan is shaped around the principles of the "20-minute city," allowing residents to reach schools, healthcare facilities, retail centres and community services within a short walk or commute. Emaar plans to weave in advanced smart-mobility infrastructure, metro connectivity, EV-friendly pathways and dedicated cycling and pedestrian networks.
Intelligent building systems, app-integrated community management and data-driven public services are also part of the blueprint, positioning the destination as a digitally connected neighbourhood from day one.
What it means for Dubai's property market
For Dubai, a project of this scale underscores sustained confidence in the emirate's long-term growth and its appeal to residents and investors worldwide. Alabbar framed the development as a reflection of the company's belief in the future of the UAE and in leadership that lets ambition, innovation and bold ideas thrive.
With pricing, launch phases and the precise location still under wraps, attention now turns to the official reveal. Emaar has signalled that the remaining details will follow shortly, and prospective buyers across Dubai and beyond will be watching closely for the full picture.