Shamal Holding, the Dubai-headquartered diversified investment company, said it has awarded Dutco Construction the main works contract for its new residential project on the former Dubai Zoo site in Jumeirah 1. 

The project will repurpose a place deeply rooted in Dubai’s collective memory, transforming it into a low-rise residential community while preserving the site’s distinct character, identity and historical connection to Jumeirah.

Conceived as a long-term investment, the project represents a thoughtful reimagining of a beloved landmark and will comprise 90 low-rise homes that blend refined architecture, nature and connected living, said the Emirati group, adding clean geometry and natural materials will shape the architecture. 

Shared courtyards, landscaped open spaces, a large park at the centre and mature trees from the former zoo, retained to preserve the natural character and history of the site, will support a slower, more spacious way of living in the heart of the city, it added.