Majid Al Futtaim, an integrated lifestyle provider, has announced Innovo Build as the main contractor for the development of its Ghaf Woods forest living concept in Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE), along with the establishment of a tree nursery, reported Trade Arabia.
Spanning 738,000m² off the Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Highway, near Global Village, the Ghaf Woods development is set to offer over 7,000 premium residences.
The development will feature Majid Al Futtaim’s Distrikt, a multipurpose hub with retail and dining options.
The Dh1.7bn ($462m) contract with Innovo Build covers the construction of 13 buildings within the Celia, Serra, and Lacina clusters.
Innovo Build CEO Sameh Fam said: “We are proud to partner with Majid Al Futtaim to deliver the early phases of a development as visionary as Ghaf Woods – a project that reflects our shared commitment to innovation, sustainability and community-centric design.
“This project redefines traditional construction, and requires us to build in harmony with nature, not around it. Our team will approach this landmark development with the precision, care and focus on sustainability that cements us as a contractor of choice in UAE.”
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By GlobalDataGhaf Woods aims to redefine urban living by integrating nature into its design, promising a forest ecosystem that will outnumber residents, stated Majid Al Futtaim.
This ‘Green Lung’ is expected to deliver significantly cleaner air and cooler temperatures. The community will also offer wellness amenities such as walking trails, biking loops, pools, and fitness facilities, the company said.
The tree nursery is said to be a cornerstone of Ghaf Woods’ sustainable vision, aiming to cultivate thousands of native and climate-resilient trees over the next 18 months.
The nursery currently features more than 10,000 trees, with plans to increase to 30,000. This will support the development’s biophilic design.
Barari Natural Resources, a part of Mawarid Holding Investment, has been awarded a Dh49m contract to manage this nursery.
Majid Al Futtaim Properties CEO Ahmed El Shamy said: “The concept of Ghaf Woods has been years in the making with a vision for sustainable living at the core. Since its unveiling one year ago, there’s been a clear and growing demand from people who are looking for communities that foster a deeper connection with nature and the environment.
“Our investment in a purpose-built tree nursery, and the partnership with Innovo Build, Barari Natural Resources and Mawarid Holding Investment, is a vital step in bringing this vision to life.”
In a related development, Majid Al Futtaim appointed United Engineering Construction Company as the main contractor for two residential projects within the Tilal Al Ghaf community in Dubai.
