Belgian infrastructure major Besix has announced the financial close of the Khalifa University Accommodation public-private partnership (PPP) project, confirming that the entire funding has been secured by its consortium and all the financing conditions met.

Operating under the banner of KUnnected Living, Besix is working with partners Plenary Group, Mazrui International, and United Engineering Construction on this project in Abu Dhabi.This collaboration combines international infrastructure expertise, facilities management proficiency, and local UAE investment insight, said Besix.

Leveraging its engineering and construction expertise, Besix said it is committed to delivering a project that sets the highest standards for student accommodation. Its maintenance capabilities will ensure operational excellence over the 20-year facilities management period.

Khalifa University Accommodation is the largest student accommodation project in the GCC to be developed under a PPP model, covering 114,000 sq m on two sites and with a capacity of 3,260 beds. It prioritises individual ensuite rooms, green spaces, natural light and student-centric amenities, ensuring an optimal living and learning environment.

Comprehensive services, including student welfare provisions, will ensure a vibrant on-campus student living experience, alongside a rich and inclusive social environment, for local and international students alike.

With this milestone achieved, Besix said the project will move ahead with full momentum. Construction is scheduled for completion in time to welcome residents in the winter of 2026.