Aldar, Abu Dhabi’s main real estate developer, has formally introduced Fahid Island, a big new island community worth AED 40 billion ($10.9 billion). The project sits between Yas Island and Saadiyat Island and will bring over 6,000 luxury homes to the area which will make it a landmark of waterfront living in Abu Dhabi.
With the total area of 2.7 million square meters, Fahid Island will have a beautiful coastline of 11km, plus 4.6km of beaches and mangrove areas. The entire island is planned so every area is only five minutes from the water, making for an active and easy access to the sea.
For Aldar, sustainability, health and new ideas are key principles for Nova. Nature and parks make up thirty percent of the island and Berm Park (a 10km green connection with shaded paths, workout areas and three bike routes) are a main part of this. People who love an active holiday can take part in kite surfing, paddle boarding, play volleyball and swim in the sea at night.
The 2km Front Street promenade will be the center of the island’s social and cultural life, hosting fine eateries, art exhibits and small retail shops all along Coral Drive. Some special features are concept stores, a ballet school, cafés and public art, each created to help people from the community engage.
To be the world’s first Fitwel-certified island, Fahid Island emphasizes healthy design and planning. As well, it is LEED Platinum precertified and works towards obtaining a 3-Pearl Estidama rating to support sustainable living. Planning places priority on moving people by foot, has plenty of shaded walkways and helps decrease using cars.
Apartments, townhouses and high-end villas are included in the luxury part of these communities. For its debut, the development, Fahid Beach Residences, includes seven blocks with 65 residences each. Kengo Kuma, Koichi Takada, ACME and NAGA are among the leading architects helping develop the island’s distinctive architecture.
