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.

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.

The BEEAH headquarters ... iconic design.

A key architectural and social feature is a 2-km-long, shaded linear oasis that weaves through the heart of the city. The width of this park varies as its borders extend in some areas to create a series of distinct pockets enveloped by nature for diverse activities, fostering a unique sense of place at every turn. Rather than revealing itself all at once, this linear oasis unfolds gradually, offering glimpses of what lies ahead and encouraging curiosity and exploration. This layered experience ensures every journey will be an ever-evolving adventure of discovery, according to ZHA.

More than just a park, this central feature serves as both a recreational retreat and a social gathering place, featuring sheltered running and cycling tracks, sculpture gardens and courtyards with wildlife ponds, cafés and restaurants, and wellness spaces. Homes overlooking this 2-km landscape enjoy panoramic views of this central oasis, giving residents a direct connection to nature and their immediate community.

The expansive, mixed-use master-community combines living, working and lifestyle areas.

Avoiding that car-centric urban planning which is proven to significantly increase temperatures within urban environments, Khalid Bin Sultan City’s design cultivates walkability, environmental cohesion and a strong sense of place. Pedestrian pathways are crafted to enhance the comfort of residents and visitors as they move throughout the city. Shaded by canopies of Sharjah’s native trees and plants, recessed façades, and colonnades – and complemented by extensive landscaping specifically planned to reduce ground temperatures – these routes offer an inviting outdoor environment year-round.

This very considered approach prioritising walkable spaces for each neighbourhood is further reinforced by shaded colonnades and outdoor seating areas that are interconnected to encourage interaction between neighbours. A diverse array of amenities – including children’s hubs, sports facilities and wellness clinics – are conveniently within walking distance from everyone’s home. Tree-lined boulevards overlooking the central oasis are vibrant with restaurants and cafés featuring sheltered outdoor terraces.

Adjacent to the BEEAH Headquarters at Khalid Bin Sultan City’s northern edge, a design and business district emerges as an important new urban hub for Sharjah. Incorporating incubator spaces for the UAE’s rapidly-growing creative sector, together with a variety of cultural venues, this new district will foster circular design and innovative entrepreneurship. The city’s central oasis extends southward from this business district, seamlessly linking to the city’s shopping and entertainment areas.

Khalid Bin Sultan City is envisioned as a year-round living environment – a place where people of all ages can live and work surrounded by nature. From landmark destinations such as the contemporary mosque to the cultural centre and sheltered outdoor sports areas, every element of the city is designed to support health, well-being, and quality of life.

SETTING A NEW BENCHMARK

Group CEO and Vice Chairman of BEEAH Khaled Al Huraimel hailed the project as “the natural next step in BEEAH’s journey to shape smarter, more sustainable communities.”

Every element of Khalid Bin Sultan City is designed to support health, well-being, and quality of life.

“This project brings together our experience in sustainability, technology, and urban innovation to create a city that is designed for the future while rooted in Sharjah’s identity,” said Al Huraimel. “As the first of its kind in the region, we set a new benchmark for community design that balances human well-being with sustainability. Through this development, we reaffirm our commitment to providing high-quality living standards, while reflecting Sharjah’s position as a leading destination for sustainable development.”

 The development features net-zero ready smart infrastructure, renewable energy systems, and recycled water solutions. Smart technology will enable AI-driven services and digital identities for seamless, modern urban living.

Nada Taryam, CEO of Real Estate at BEEAH, highlighted the human-centric approach: “At Khalid Bin Sultan City, we are shaping more than a residential development – we are creating an environment where people and families can thrive... the true value of this community lies in how the design brings people together.”

Located in Sharjah’s Rodhat Al Sidr district, Khalid Bin Sultan City offers excellent connectivity to the wider UAE to Emirates Road via Al Dhaid Road and through Khorfakkan Road. Beyond modern residences, the fully integrated city will feature dynamic office spaces, a vibrant retail and dining avenue, a shopping mall, a contemporary mosque, and a cultural centre, all designed to foster a thriving, connected community.

BEEAH has appointed Savills as the master agent for the project, bringing decades of regional market expertise to the sales strategy.

Head of Residential Agency at Savills Middle East Andrew Cummings noted the changing market demand: “Khalid Bin Sultan City represents a new chapter in the way communities are being designed across the region. There is a growing appetite among buyers for homes that offer more than just quality living spaces, with increasing attention being given to sustainability, smart technology and well-planned environments. This development captures all these elements and sets a benchmark for the cities of tomorrow. We are proud to be working alongside BEEAH to bring this vision to market.”