Hamdan bin Zayed inspects villa project for Emiratis

Shaikh Hamdan bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Ruler’s Representative in the Western Region (Al Gharbia), toured a number of housing projects which are being constructed in Sila’a by Abu Dhabi developer Sorouh under the supervision of the Abu Dhabi Urban Planning Council (UPC).

Shaikh Hamdan was accompanied by Majed Ali Al Mansouri, Chairman of the Department of Municipal Affairs; Sultan bin Khalifa Al Rumaithi, acting Undersecretary of the Ruler’s Court in the Western Region; Musbah Mubarak Al Murar, acting Director-General of the Western Region Municipality; Mubarak Matar Al Humairi, Chairman of Sorouh; and a number of top local officials.

Shaikh Hamdan viewed a model of one of 448 villas Sorouh will develop in Sila’a, along the coastline of the Western Region at a total cost of Dh1.3 billion as part of the Emirati Family Housing Programme. The design incorporates and features the UAE’s rich civilisation and its deep historic bonds with old and present Arab and Islamic culture.

He also viewed the exterior design of the villas and infrastructure of the project which is being built at par with international specifications that cater to the basic requirements of modern, decent life of the Emirati family. Terming housing as one of the key sectors, Shaikh Hamdan said the sector stands testimony to the UAE’s economic and social prosperity the citizens are enjoying under the special care of the President, His Highness Shaikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, and close follow up of General Shaikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces. The housing projects being built across the emirate illustrate the Abu Dhabi Government’s commitment to providing world-class housing for nationals.

The first phase of the community villas is projected to be delivered by the end of the current year. Spanning 212,352 square metres along the Western Region coastline, the project will be a safe and tranquil environment with modern amenities.

The development will include a mosque, a school, a women’s centre and a wide range of retail outlets, all of which are designed according to the Estidama guidelines of the UPC and Plan Al Gharbia 2030.

Building quality housing for Emirati families is integral to implementing Vision 2030. The key objective of these projects is to develop multiple housing options for future Emirati generations and preserve and promote the traditional Emirati identity and preferred style of living.