The northern emirate of Umm Al Quwain has announced plans to develop a landmark coastal city project, Downtown UAQ, in partnership with multinational master developer Sobha Realty. 

 

Spanning 25 million sq ft, it will feature luxury residential, commercial and hospitality districts in addition to 11 km of shoreline including 7 kilometres of pristine beach and beach park. 

 

This uninterrupted stretch of coastline is a signature element of the development, amplifying its allure while providing a breathtaking canvas for leisure, tourism, and tranquil waterfront living, it stated.

 

A key highlight of the project is a planned 15 million sq ft free zone being implemented by UAQ as part of its efforts to accelerate investment and economic growth.

 

The project was unveiled by HH Sheikh Rashid bin Saud bin Rashid Al Mualla, Crown Prince of Umm Al Quwain and Chairman of the Executive Council, during a ceremony at the UAQ Chamber of Commerce and Industry. 

 

The launch of Downtown UAQ represents a defining moment for the emirate’s evolving urban landscape, by offering an iconic master plan envisioned as a Coastal City Within a City. 

 

This transformative destination is set to redefine coastal living, seamlessly blending nature, luxury, and modernity to create a world-class enclave of distinction, he stated.

 

Sheikh Rashid said the development marks a new era for the emirate, reinforcing the importance of strategic investment to unlock business potential.

 

The project’s centrepiece will be the UAQ Trade Centre Free Zone, governed by an independent legal framework to attract global business and innovation, he added.

 

Planned as a self-sustaining 'city within a city,' Downtown UAQ comprises three distinct districts- North Beach, Trade Centre and South Beach.

 

The development will feature commercial offices, hospitality developments including luxurious five-star hotels and resorts as well as entertainment and recreational hub in addition to flagship retail destination and residential communities.

 

On the upcoming project, Sobha Group Founder PNC Menon said: "Downtown UAQ is not merely a project, but a vision brought to life. We are proud to partner with the Government of Umm Al Quwain to create a destination that embodies innovation, sustainability, and serene luxury."

 

"Designed with a resolute commitment to ecological harmony and resilience, Downtown UAQ exemplifies a modern-day “Live, Work, and Play” environment. The integration of residential, commercial, and leisure spaces ensures a vibrant yet serene lifestyle, while over 50% of the land is dedicated to open and green spaces, landscaped gardens, and tranquil natural corridors that elevate quality of life and champion sustainable living," he stated. 

 

"Cutting-edge infrastructure, water-sensitive landscaping, and marine conservation strategies further solidify the development’s legacy as a beacon of responsible urbanism," he noted.

 

"Meticulously balancing residential, commercial, and public spaces, Downtown UAQ is designed as a self-sustaining community where sophistication and functionality meet in harmony and envisaged to accommodate a vibrant population of about 150,000," he added.-TradeArabia News Service