Al Zorah
The Al Zorah project in Ajman was recently announced with the presence of his highness Sheikh Humaid bin Rashid Al Nuaimi, as the biggest project in the emirates history. When finished, it will stand at 12 square kilometers with 22 million square meters of buildings at a cost of DHS220 billion ( $59.91 billion USD). The project is owned by Zorah real estate development (owned by Ajman government and Solidere International).
The concept
Al Zorah will be located on the northern coastal strip of Ajman, along the Arabian Gulf. Surrounded with a rich wildlife, mangrove forest and kilometres of sandy beaches, Al Zorah will not only be a place for recreation but also a business centre.
The project is currently under development and is scheduled to be finished over a 16 year period. A significant part of the project is devoted to preserving the natural wildlife, and a key aspect is to build an urban area that coexist with the natural surroundings to create a relaxing atmosphere.
Al Zorah will fit up to 160,000 residents and the staff will reach up to 70,000. This will include houses, schools, malls, health centers and a group of 5 star luxury hotels and resorts. The project also includes 5 tourist ports (marina’s).It is also 25 minutes away from Dubai airport and 10 minutes from Sharjah airport via the new road connecting it to emirates road.
Areas
Al Zorah will be divided into quarters, each with its own characteristics and distinct features. These quarters are interconnected via roads and bridges, and are easily accessible.
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City Center
Inspired by the Mediterranean and built around the Central Octagon, the City Center (also know as Balad) serves as the spine of Al Zorah. With its five sectors, it offers residents and tourists everything from shopping malls, restaurants and office buildings to recreational parks and outdoor arenas for major events.
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Parklands
The Parklands is situated next to the City Center and will be a community of hotels and residential resorts. This area will be dedicated for recreational purposes, and the area will mainly be free of vehicles. Between six and eight residential resorts and hotels are envisaged in Parklands, and many of them will be located near the seaside.
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Bay
The bay developments consist of several smaller islands located on the nortern and southern part of Al Zorah. These islands will form three villages known as Corniche Village, Ocean Village and Marina Village. All three will be connected by Corniche Road, and to be developed at a later stage of the Al Zorah-project.
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Inland Mangrove area
The preservation of the mangrove forest is a vital part of the Al Zorah project. This area is built upon the mangrove, and amongst the facilities are a golf resort and mangrove villages. The three clusters that create this area are well connected by canals, walkways and roads.
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Gateway
A dense, high-rise area with a multi-modal transport interchange and streetscape defined by canals and green open spaces. This is the entrance to Al Zorah and is created to give an overview of all the elements that Al Zorah is built upon. From green spaces, the mangrove forest and the beaces, to the urban city center and shopping malls. You can have a glimpse of all of it through the Gateway.
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Parkway
Connecting the Gateway and the City Center, the Parkway holds a wide landscaped boulevard and a dedicated bus route which carries traffic to the City Center. The parkway is a hub connecting the parks and green areas with the urban city itself.
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Institutional park
Providing landscaped canalside sites for schools, universities, libraries and other cultural institutions makes this park the most specialized area of the Parkway. The architecture of this site will be of high quality and the site will be the home of a series of high-quality architectural events.
Nice website!!
Nice Project,
When will you start booking. I am interested in Studio Flat at prime location. Please advice.
Hi Inayat. Thank you for your interest in this project. Unfortunately, UAERush.com is not affiliated with Solidere, the developers of Al Zorah. Their contact information is located on http://www.alzorah.ae. Please let us know if there’s any more questions, and we’ll do our best to dig up what we can. Thank you
Dear Sir,
This is a wonderful project. Is there any prevention against the rising tides and
natural wind and water related disasters due to GLOBAL WARMING?
I am a Medical Health Specialist (BIOMEDICAL SCIENTIST) and hope to work
and also do business in Al Zorah in the near future.
Thanks,
Okungbowa Mike
Armed Forces Hospital,
Wasi Al Dawasir,
Saudi Arabia.
A very nice project and i am looking forward for this. When will it be finish so that i can visit for my honeymoon with my wife? I am newly married
Interested in Business Free Zone activity.
Wonderful!
I am particularly interested in expanding my business, and I think a project like this would be very suitable for my niche.
An exciting project which would interest me if I were 20 years younger, but it’s too long to wait for completion and too far to commute with Europe.
What a waste!
WELL ITS GOING TO BE A DIFFICULT 10 YEARS AHEAD OF US ALL WITH GLOBAL SLOWDOWN AND GROWTH OF BUSINESSES DECLINING DRASTICALLY . I ALSO BELIEVE THERS ENOUGH BUSINNSS CENTERS WITH DUBAI,ABU DHABI,DOHA AND MORE.I THINK THE ARABS MADE SO MUCH MONEY FROM RECENT OIL INCREASES THEY DONT KNOW WHAT TO DO WITH IT ANYMORE.
wonderful land!
how can i move to there for residence.
can i get a job there?
I am a Mechanical & Production Engineer,from Nigeria. I got to see this beautififul project on CNN. It’s so lovely that i want to be a part of it. How do i go about getting a good job in this wonderful Al zorah project.
Solidere International is the developer of Al Zorah. They can be reached through their contact information found at http://www.si.ae/
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I am a Florida Registered Architect with membership in the American Institute of Architects (A.I.A.) and certified by the National Council of Architectural Registration Boards (N.C.A.R.B) ; formerly licensed by New York, Tennessee, Puerto Rico, Texas, and Iowa; architect-of-record in New York; Tennessee; Texas; Florida, and Saudi Arabia. Educational Chairman of the Houston Chapter of the Project Management Institute (P.M.I.), author of book on Project Management published by John Wiley and sons and taught Project Management in Texas A&M University and King Faisal University.
I subscribe and lecture on the charter of the New Urbanest and the Global Sustainable Development Resolution.
I was born & raised in New York City where I attended Columbia University; Pratt Institute for a bachelors of arts and Yale University in New Haven for a masters of architecture. I also have many class credits approved by the U.S. Green Building Council.
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• Vanir CM Inc. SDC Global Doha, Qatar Design Manager on Barwa city
• Real Estate Development Mega Projects In Lee County Florida: many over a period of eight years; roads, utilities, landscape, center, clubhouse, commercial centers, single family housing, high and low rise, programming, planning, design, government approvals, final design, bidding, construction marketing and sales.
• Lee County Government as Residential Plans Examiner: Retired after over six year’s continuous employment from January 2000 until July 2006: Building codes, hurricane, FEMA, flooding, etc.
• Lee County: Frizzell; Collins and Dupont; and Ralph Taylor
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• Hodges University: Urban Architecture
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• Gulf Oil Real Estate Development Company involved in RESTON Virginia and several other landmark new town projects as: Manager of Special Projects
• Texas A&M University Associate Professor
• King Faisel University: Associate Professor
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• Al-Foadia, International Associates, Arieb, Saudi Projacs and FE Basil
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• Building Officials Association of Florida member
• Trustee of the Yale Club of SW Florida
• Former Member of Lee County Commissioner’s Hispanic Affairs Advisory Board
• Founding member of the North Fort Myers Civic Association
• Former Texas Real Estate Broker; arbitrator; professional and educator member and Chairman of the Project Management Institute and
• National Association of Corporate Real Estate Executives
• Former member of the Houston Board of Realtors and Texas Real Estate Broker.
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• From 1980 till 1996, I was a Texas Real Estate Broker, Realtor and member of the National Association of Corporate Real Estate Executives (NACORE). I was Manager of Special Projects for the Gulf Oil Real Estate Development Company (GOREDCO) and from 2006 to 2006 was employment by the Department of Development Services of Lee County Florida reviewing major development orders and examine plans for building permits. I practiced real estate sales part time in Texas for both commercial and residential properties and was involved with major projects such as Barwa, RESTON, Housatanic Horizons and many others. I taught courses in Real Estate Project Development at the University of Houston and Texas A&M University. One of my biggest development projects was 11 developments for the Internal Security Forces of the Ministry of Interior under Prince Naif in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
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References
Basil Habbal Dubai basel.habbal@vanir.com 971 50 457 4606
Richard Turi Dubai richieturi@hotmail.com 971 687 28 97
Marwin Sayyed Qatar Marwin.Sayyed@CanssultMaunsell.com 974 407 278 8968 (skype)/ 462 0785/699 1409
Nasser Malawi Qatar naalmawlawi@barwa.com.ga 974 550 3809/463 5101 x101
Pam Sammons: VP Vanir pam.sammons@vanir.com 888 9121201
Steven Martin Dubai smartin@sdcglobal.net 971 50 453 3986
Leonard Colshimiro* Brooklyn, N Y lcpcarch@aol.com 718 638 6678
Eugene B. Kaletsky, Fort Lauderdale, FL gkaletsky@acaiworld.com: 954-484-4000; 305 433 5600; 786 395 2905
Michael Schuetz* Kansas City, Kansas mschuetz@needhamassoc.com 913 385 5300x 117 or 816 769 2169
i learned your project through bbc. it’s very good project. i have business in norway and like to get a place in this project kindly let me know how and when i can be there.
Hi, I’m an IT professional currently holding the position of senior training analyst in one of the top 2 computer companies in the world. I am interested in moving to the Al Zorah development for both leisure and employment. Where can I find information that will help me with my objectives?
Thank you.
Hi Peter,
Solidere International (the developer of Al Zorah) might be able to help you out. Their homepage is located at http://www.si.ae/
Cheers
id like to live there but how and when
Hallo,
I am Dr. Muama mensah from the state. I would want to find out if you can help me to establish and manage a 5 star hotel and tourist center in your country.
Please contact me through 00447045711529 or email muama.mensah@yahoo.com
Regards
Muama
Respected Sir please send me the address of you company office / any officails contact number in dubai
Thanking you
Muneer Niyaz
India
Hello
I am a an restaurant designer and manager, i can execute a restaurant project and specialize in Indian, chinese and thai cuisines.
I have set up many restaurants in kazakstan sucessfully.
Please is anyone interested in Dubai to set up restaurants.
Thank you.
I would like to view the AL ZORAH advertisement/commercial being shown on CNN. It is a very good presentation of the property. What should I do? what site should I visit to see that commercial?