Abu Dhabi has announced the opening of its ambitious Al Samha Housing Project featuring a total of 242 villas in addition to 33 public parks and green spaces on a 50-hectare land.
The AED738 million ($201 million) project also boasts two commercial complexes comprising 38 retail outlets, a mosque spanning 1,228 sq m with capacity for 644 worshippers and a 3-km cycling track.
Each villa is constructed on a plot of 1,080 square metres, with a built-up area of 505 sq m, said a statement from Abu Dhabi Housing Authority (ADHA).
The project was delivered by ADHA in partnership with Abu Dhabi Projects and Infrastructure Centre (ADPIC) adhering to the highest quality standards and as per latest international specifications and best practices, it stated.
It was inaugurated by Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Executive Council in the presence of senior officials.
He was briefed on the project’s design specifications and key components, including its comprehensive infrastructure and public service facilities.
He later toured the project, reviewing its facilities, technical features, and architectural and interior design.
Speaking on the occasion, Sheikh Khaled said the Al Samha Housing Project, along with other developments across the emirate, reflects the leadership’s commitment to creating fully integrated sustainable residential communities to ensure family stability, prosperity and a high quality of life.
"Abu Dhabi's approach to housing development is not limited to providing homes, but extends to the creation of integrated, well-planned communities that bring together housing, community services and modern infrastructure to enhance societal wellbeing, and empower Emirati families to actively contribute to the ongoing development journey," he added.
Mohamed Ali Al Shorafa, Chairman of DMT and Chairman of ADHA, said: "This project reflects our steadfast commitment to creating modern, fully integrated communities that provide residents with world-class housing options. Furthermore, it aligns with the wise leadership’s vision to ensure that every citizen has access to suitable housing that promotes family stability and enhances overall wellbeing."
"This project is an exemplary model of the developments implemented across Abu Dhabi as part of ADHA’s extensive portfolio. It reflects our ongoing efforts to build a sustainable housing ecosystem that enriches citizens’ lives and supports the emirate’s broader urban and social development," he stated.
Al Samha Housing Project is part of the Emirati Neighbourhood Initiative developed by ADHA to deliver modern homes in integrated communities for UAE Nationals, fostering family and social stability and supporting continued urban growth across the emirate.
"The project is a key milestone in the group's broader mission to develop residential communities that meet citizens’ needs," remarked its Director-General Hamad Hareb Al Muhairi.
"We have meticulously designed it considering Emirati families’ requirements with regard to space, layout and community facilities," he added.