70% shops at Aldar's Al Falah housing community operational

Abu Dhabi - Development emerging as one of the most sought-after national housing developments in Abu Dhabi

Aldar Properties said that with over 70 per cent of its 100 retail units occupied and operational, Al Falah is emerging as a major community destination.
It is also emerging as "one of the most sought-after national housing developments within the emirate of Abu Dhabi," the property development and investment company said.
Located in close proximity to some of Abu Dhabi's major infrastructure projects and lifestyle destinations and attractions, Al Falah is a housing initiative by the Abu Dhabi government for the UAE nationals made up of six villages containing a total of 5,817 well-appointed villas.
Designed to cater to the Emirati lifestyle with the highest sustainability standards, each village has its own school, market square and mosque, adhering to Aldar's vision of creating fully-functioning communities.
Central to the community, Al Falah's retail offering features household brands such as Spinney's, Spar, Al Maya Supermarket, Choithrams, food and beverage outlets including Starbucks, Shakespeare Café, Pizzaro, Karam Beirut, Pizzaway and leading local beauty brands Bedashing, Tips and Toes, and Ibn Sina pharmacy.
Jassem Saleh Busaibe, chief asset management officer, Aldar Properties, said: "Al Falah is a thriving community offering quality living experience to its residents."
In developing this community, "we are delivering our vision to provide a holistic lifestyle with every home. We identified rapid growth in the popularity of housing positioned around community-retail and therefore we are working towards answering this demand."
The master plan for Al Falah, as with all Aldar communities, places the community at its heart and retail is an integral component. Each village is arranged around a neighbourhood centre that contains a landscaped market square that includes a mix of local shops and amenities, all aligned to meet the needs of the residential community. To ensure convenience for residents, these facilities are strategically placed within a 10-minute walk from all villas.
Aldar Properties is the leading real estate developer in Abu Dhabi with $10 billion in assets, a 75 million sqm land bank, and through its iconic developments, it is one of the most well-known in the UAE and wider Middle East region.
- haseeb@khaleejtimes.com