Abu
Dhabi is the largest and wealthiest state within the United Arab Emirates. It
is flanked by Saudi Arabia to the west and south, Dubai to the east, and has 600
kilometers of Arabian Gulf coastline with an archipelago of islands forming its
northern boundary.
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Al
Yasmeen Island Projects is one of 200 islands located offshore, in the Arabian
Gulf. With a total area of approximately 295 acres, it comprises 3 zones: Main
Island, Mangrove Island and Corniche.
The
master plan was designed to create a destination of privacy and tranquility, as
well as encourage environmental awareness and appreciation of the unspoiled Mangrove
Island and crystal waters of the Arabian Gulf.
Fortunately,
eco-systems can be preserved through the co-existence of ‘mangroves and
mankind’, bolstering the environment rather than destroying what is so
important to the health of our rivers, estuaries, and the ocean by re-evaluating
our needs and adopting a new philosophy.
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By
working within and becoming familiar with the natural environment, development
goals and requirements can be adapted to the needs of the eco-system. This
allows us to live in and benefit from these natural surroundings without
upsetting the delicate balance.
A
comprehensive land management plan was a major component of the development strategy,
with integrated social, economic, technical, esthetic and environment goals. Final
design and construction will be carried out sensitive to the eco-balance of Abu
Dhabi.
10-minutes’
drive from downtown Abu Dhabi, Al Yasmeen Islands is an ultra-luxury
residential community in a maritime setting. A 5-star hotel and retail development,
as well as waterfront park, is located on the mainland along the cornice. Access
to the residential zones is via a bridge to the island. Various types of
residential units; mansions, villas, townhouses, or low-rise apartments, are found
in their individually designated zones. The master plan was laid-out such that each
residential zone, or island community, has its own direct entrance. Once on the
island, a main boulevard leads into the compound which has its own unique
characteristic and lay-out. The house in the Waterfront Cluster, for example,
are laid-out in a courtyard style, while the low-rise apartments are grouped in
clusters of three blocks, providing an atmosphere of exclusivity. This low-density
residential development will offer an attractive alternative living experience close
to Abu Dhabi’s city center.