Imkan launches mega project on Dubai-Abu Dhabi highway

Dubai - Property developer Imkan on Monday announced an integrated second-home destination AlJurf along Sahel Al Emarat - the Riviera situated in Ghantoot between Abu Dhabi and Dubai. 
Construction on the 370-hectare project boasting 3.4 kilometers of azure beachfront will begin in 2019.  
Once complete, the destination will comprise of three distinct districts, AlJurf Gardens, Jiwar Al Qasr and Marsa AlJurf, each with its own architectural characteristics and a range of facilities and amenities. The destination will feature two marinas, private berths, a town-center, hotels, retail, a wellness resort and clinic component, serviced residences and villas. AlJurf will also provide residents with access to public and private beaches, beach clubs and restaurants, community centers, parks, mosques, clinics and a private school. 
Jassim Alseddiqi, board member of Imkan and CEO of Abu Dhabi Financial Group (ADFG), said: "Imkan will plant the seed for a whole new lifestyle using its unique approach to community-building. Our first coastal destination will merge the innovative design styles and standards on Sahel Al Emarat by marrying traditional inspiration with strong modern elements and breathtaking vistas. We look forward to the influence AlJurf will have on the country's coastal property landscape and welcome the opportunity for buyers to invest in a one-of-a-kind project."
Walid El Hindi, CEO of Imkan, said the first phase of AlJurf Gardens is scheduled for completion in 2021, it will comprise of 293 villas and plots set in a uniquely green environment featuring private coastal ranches and chalets reminiscent of Rivieras similar to the Hamptons in New York. A heritage village (Jiwar Al Qasr) and marina district (Marsa AlJurf) will complement the precinct.
-waheedabbas@khaleejtimes.com