Abu Dhabi Municipality has announced plans for a Dh7 billion ($1.9 billion) residential and recreational project to be developed in partnership with the private sector.

Called the Emerald Gateway, the project is located beside the main highway along the coast, halfway between Abu Dhabi downtown and Abu Dhabi International Airport. The development includes 88 towers on both sides of a 3.5 km-stretch of the highway.
Abu Dhabi Municipality commissioned a masterplan conducted by KEO International Consultants which was recently approved by Abu Dhabi’s crown prince Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed that comprises “green” residential communities, a business park and hotel complexes.
At its centre, there will be giant aesthetically-designed sculptures inspired by the wings of a falcon. These beautiful forms will be placed inside the Sculpture Park, resting on a pool that will create an impressive gateway to the city during the day and at night when it will be lit to glow as two translucent forms.
The scheme also includes integration of its many landscape features through various proposed pedestrian links to adjoining residential communities providing them with wonderful family-oriented outdoor spaces.
The project’s 88 towers are situated in two unique development districts: the Canal Park and the Recreational Park neighbourhoods.
Located along an existing water canal, the Canal District will be richly developed with walkways and green spaces and feature 42 tower plots along the canal edge.
The Canal Park will include enormous green gardens, terraces for at-grade cafes, restaurants, and retail, and a boardwalk.
The Recreational Park neighbourhood sits along the southern edge of the site and includes 46 tower plots situated in a very richly landscaped setting. The site includes carefully-planned circulation patterns providing settings for retail facilities, cafes, and restaurants.
The scheme also includes the gateway-reflecting pool created at the western edge of the site marking the ceremonial entrance to the development.
The government is separately funding nearly Dh1 billion ($242.4 million) for all infrastructure services and the extensive landscaping.