Nakheel, part of Dubai Holding Real Estate, unveiled plans Tuesday for a southern Dubai community intended for almost 50,000 people, adding to its development activity near Palm Jebel Ali.
The proposed Palm Springs development spans 3.8 million square meters across 15 neighborhoods. Nakheel plans a mix of villas, townhouses and apartments, with six mosques and two schools alongside a hospital, a Country Club and a Sports Club. Those facilities are part of the plan, not completed buildings.
The design sets aside about 593,000 square meters for open space. A network extending more than 35 kilometers would accommodate walking, running and cycling, Nakheel said.
Nakheel said Palm Springs has received LEED for Communities Platinum Precertification. According to the U.S. Green Building Council, precertification reviews a project’s plans before full certification.
Dubai Holding Real Estate CEO Khalid Al Malik linked the proposal to the company’s confidence in southern Dubai. Nakheel pointed to investment around Al Maktoum International Airport and Expo City Dubai as part of its rationale for the location.
Palm Jebel Ali is a separate Nakheel development beside the proposed community. In April, the company awarded contracts worth more than AED 3.5 billion to build 544 villas there.
Nakheel’s Palm Springs announcement did not specify the project’s total cost, number of homes or completion date.
