Climate-smart city set for launch in Sharjah

BEEAH is poised to launch Phase One of Khalid Bin Sultan City, a landmark, innovative community in Sharjah that promises to set a new global benchmark for sustainable urban living. The development is the first in the Middle East to feature a concept masterplan by the globally renowned Zaha Hadid Architects (ZHA), building on its iconic design of the BEEAH headquarters.

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Khalid Bin Sultan City is a next-generation destination founded on the principles of sustainability, smart technology, culture and people-first design.

Positioned as a “climate-smart and sustainable city”, this expansive, mixed-use master-community combines living, working and lifestyle areas, fundamentally redefining urban life by harmonising human well-being with the environment.

Phase One of the development will introduce a range of villas and townhouses, combining contemporary architecture with a focus on community living. These residences are designed with sustainable technologies and climate-responsive features, emphasising family spaces and people-first design.

ZAHA HADID'S VISION

The masterplan, conceived by ZHA and strategically located adjacent to the acclaimed BEEAH headquarters, is anchored by four guiding principles: sustainability, technology, culture, and people. Drawing inspiration from the fluid, wind-swept forms of desert dunes, the design establishes a multi-centred urban network featuring seven distinct residential neighbourhoods.

Each neighbourhood is organised around a central public space, strategically placed within a five-minute walking distance from one another. These civic plazas offer public facilities and a range of local amenities that act as vital social and wellbeing anchors, helping to foster a strong sense of community.