Jubail Island Investment Company (JIIC) has awarded the construction contract for the Jubail Town Centre in Souk Al Jubail, the commercial and retail hub of Jubail Island. The contract, estimated at nearly AED 400 million, has been awarded to Bright Accord General Contracting Company and comprises four office buildings and two residential buildings – Jubail Terraces buildings 7 and 8.
Strategically positioned at the heart of Jubail Island within Souk Al Jubail village, Jubail Town Centre is a family-friendly lifestyle destination offering a modern, vibrant environment that seamlessly blends wellbeing, connectivity, leisure, retail, and commercial services. With direct access to the E12 Highway, the Town Centre includes commercial properties, low-rise residential buildings, green spaces, walkways, and seating areas, encapsulating the essence of community life on the island.
The Town Centre will feature beautifully designed outdoor spaces and parks, a mosque, a specialized medical clinic, a nursery, a supermarket, state-of-the-art fitness centres, over 40 unique retail outlets, 5-star rated F&B pavilions, campus-like offices, wellness hubs, and a vibrant community centre.
Within the Town Centre, Jubail Terraces offers luxury apartments in various configurations, including studios, one, two, and three-bedroom units, as well as duplexes. Additionally, retail spaces have been designed to create an engaging shopping environment for both the local community and visitors, anchored by a Spinneys supermarket and Jubail’s Redwood Center of Excellence (nursery), all in close proximity to luxury residential neighbourhoods.
The groundbreaking for Jubail Town Centre is expected to start in Q3 2024, with a completion target of Q3 2026. It is set to become one of Abu Dhabi’s premier destinations, renowned for its scenic strolls and vibrant ambiance.
“JIIC is committed to delivering high-quality developments that enhance the lives of residents and visitors to Jubail Island”, said Engineer Abdulla Saeed Al Shamsi, Corporate Director of JIIC. “Jubail Town Centre is a testament to our vision of creating a dynamic community that harmonizes with the natural beauty of Jubail Island. We are thrilled to embark on this project with Bright Accord General Contracting Company and look forward to the successful completion of this exciting project”.
When complete, Jubail Island will feature uniquely designed community centres, mosques, a medical clinic, educational institutions, a standalone supermarket, and a premier beach club. It will also offer a 65-berth world-class marina, exclusive yacht clubs, as well as indoor and outdoor gyms, walking and cycling paths, community pools, kids’ play areas, and 1.4 million square meters of parks and open spaces.
Owned by JIIC and developed and managed by LEAD Real Estate Developer, Jubail Island will comprise six residential villages nestled among the breathtaking natural beauty and rich biodiversity of the mangroves. The low density, low-impact landmark community will offer residents every convenience and amenity, seamlessly blending sustainable living, luxury, and wellness in an iconic new addition to Abu Dhabi’s real estate landscape.
LEAD Real Estate Developer has established itself as a premier player in the UAE’s real estate sector. Since its inception, the company has conceptualised, built, and delivered projects worth over AED28 billion, solidifying its reputation as a key contributor to the region’s urban development landscape. Among its most anticipated projects is the AED15 billion Jubail Island master-planned community, a sprawling development that covers 40 million m2, including 1.1 million m2 of gross floor area (GFA) and 4.2 million m2 of developable land.
LEAD’s construction portfolio is a testament to its commitment to delivering high-quality, sustainable developments. The total value of awarded construction packages amounts to AED6 billion, which includes various components critical to the Jubail Island project. In addition, the developer is set to award additional construction packages valued between AED1.5 and 2 billion. These upcoming projects include the Bada Al Jubail infrastructure and villa construction contracts, Jubail Hills contracts, Ain Al Maha North contracts, and the Gordonstoun School contracts.
In April 2023, LEAD broke ground on Jubail Terraces, a new community within Souk Al Jubail, featuring 242 elegantly designed apartments across a series of low-rise, low-impact buildings. By July 2023, significant milestones were achieved on Jubail Island, including completing its water network, main infrastructure works, and activating electrical substations. Additionally, Spinneys announced plans to open a supermarket, and the first Gordonstoun School in the Gulf region was confirmed for Jubail Island.
The momentum continued into 2024, with the launch of Jubail Island’s public art programme, the successful Art of Living event, and an agreement with Kids First Group’s Redwood Nursery to open the first Redwood Centre of Excellence in Abu Dhabi. Jubail Island also unveiled Bada Al Jubail, an exclusive beachfront gated community with a development value of AED4 billion. Spanning 446,000m2 with 8km of beach frontage, Bada Al Jubail will offer luxury mansions, yacht marinas, private beaches, cycle tracks, and jogging paths, with mansion prices starting at AED37 million.
By November 2023, Jubail Island was ready to welcome new amenities, including entertainment, dining, recreational, and educational facilities. The first residential units in Nad Al Dhabi were handed over to homeowners, with up to 700 units scheduled for handover by Q4 2024. Nad Al Dhabi will feature a comprehensive range of amenities, including a community centre with a gym, pools, a wellness studio, retail areas, and a mosque by Q2 2025.
Over the past 12 months, LEAD has awarded numerous construction contracts, demonstrating its ongoing commitment to expanding its project portfolio. Key contracts awarded include the construction of Jubail Terraces, valued at AED327 million, and the bridge extension and infrastructure works within Jubail North, which are valued at AED77 million. Additionally, roads and infrastructure work in Bada Al Jubail, including a link road from Ain Al Maha to Bada Al Jubail, have been awarded at a value of AED92 million. The construction of townhouses and a yacht club in the Marfa District was awarded at a value of AED138 million. Landscape works spread across various packages were awarded at values of AED51 million, AED125 million, and AED63 million, respectively, for different project phases. Lastly, the channel widening works were awarded at a value of AED130 million.
In addition to its developments in the UAE, LEAD has expanded its footprint internationally. The company announced the Mabel Marbella Residences, a high-end project in Marbella, Spain, in partnership with Mabel Capital and others. LEAD is currently managing a work pipeline valued at approximately AED13 billion, ensuring its continued influence in both local and international markets.
LEAD Development is deeply committed to sustainability and community engagement, with Jubail Island serving as a model for low-density, low-impact development. The company aims to conserve the natural environment, foster community and cultural appreciation, and set new standards for sustainable living.
A key highlight is the Jubail Mangrove Park, an eco-tourism destination offering guided tours and tree-planting activities to preserve the mangrove ecosystem. In October 2023, an agreement with the Environment Agency – Abu Dhabi established the Jubail Mangrove Innovation Centre, part of the broader Abu Dhabi Mangrove Initiative. This centre will focus on the protection, preservation, and restoration of mangroves, with a commitment from Jubail Island Investment Company to plant one million mangroves by 2030, contributing to the UAE’s national goal.
LEAD Development also measures its social impact through a comprehensive assessment framework, evaluating local employment opportunities, community engagement, resident satisfaction, and economic factors such as tourism revenue and job creation. This holistic approach ensures that LEAD’s developments not only contribute to the environment but also foster sustainable community growth.
“LEAD Development is set to award additional construction packages valued between AED1.5 and 2 billion”
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, 29 April 2024: Jubail Island, the AED 15 billion project in the heart of Abu Dhabi, has announced the successful handover of 44 units for the first group of homeowners in Nad Al Dhabi village. The milestone marks a significant achievement for the island’s construction, signalling LEAD Real Estate Developer’s commitment to timely delivery and completion of what is set to be the region’s premier community.
As part of the overall project delivery, LEAD Development will continue to handover units to homeowners on a monthly basis, following a strategically planned phased approach. This ensures that homeowners receive personalised care and attention, guarantees efficiency, and allows for a smooth move-in process.
Commenting on the handover, Engineer Abdulla Saeed Al Shamsi, Corporate Director of Jubail Island Investment Company (JIIC), said: “We are excited to be reaching a key milestone in the journey of Jubail Island’s development, which showcases our ongoing dedication to achieving targets and delivery timelines. Our team worked tirelessly, along with the consultants and contractors, to meticulously complete construction works across the island, adhering to the highest quality standards. We are confident that the units will reflect our commitment to excellence and will meet homeowners’ expectations.”
He added: “We are proud to contribute to the realisation of Abu Dhabi’s urban plan by providing a tangible example of how visionary planning translates into exceptional living experiences for residents of the island. We would also like to express our gratitude to the Abu Dhabi Government and all relevant authorities for their continuous support of Jubail Island’s development. Their role was crucial in bringing this project to life.”
Al Shamsi continued: “Jubail Island redefines ultra luxury living and contributes to the Emirate’s ever-evolving real estate landscape, solidifying its position as an ideal choice for living and investment and a gateway to an exceptional lifestyle. With homeowners recognising the island’s unique value proposition, we were able to sell all the residential units offered on the island.”
Engineer Abdulla concluded: “The handover is just the beginning of an exciting new chapter for Jubail Island, as we have recently unveiled Bada Al Jubail, an exclusive waterfront hideaway with a limited number of mansions set to be the most prestigious residential properties in Abu Dhabi.”
LEAD Development successfully began handing over land plot title deeds to owners in the first quarter of 2023. Many have already begun construction of their waterfront villas. Infrastructure work on the island has also been completed during the year 2023.
Jubail Island offers a wide range of options for homeowners and investors to choose from, including plots, mansions, villas, townhouses, and apartments, all set within a natural ecosystem of mangrove waterways. The infrastructure itself is built to preserve the ground for invasive greenery, while environmental management systems are in place to safeguard the natural elements, bringing eco-conscious design to the forefront of the project’s development.
The Island extends beyond the standard residential offerings, functioning as a comprehensive destination with a collection of world-class amenities. The project includes uniquely designed community centres, a kayaking centre, beach club, a 65-berth world-class marina, and two exclusive yacht clubs, as well as indoor and outdoor gyms, walking and cycling paths, multiple community pools, kids’ play areas, and 1.4 million square meters of parks and open spaces.
To further support the wellbeing needs of residents, the island will house mosques, medical, and educational institutions, and various retails spaces. A standalone Spinneys supermarket is also expected to open during the second quarter of 2024 in Souk Al Jubail – the island’s central hub – bringing fresh produce and essential products to the community’s residents, visitors, and office workers. The prestigious Gordonstoun School is set to debut in the GCC in late 2026.
Nad Al Dhabi is one of six villages located within Jubail Island, offering residents access to a range of well-curated amenities and residential options. This village will see the addition of a community centre and dedicated mosque during the fourth quarter of this year. The community centre will include a majlis, a leisure pool, a gym, a room for fitness classes, a multi-purpose community space, an indoor kid’s playroom, a kid’s pool, a kid’s playground, several sports courts, and retail areas to cater for all needs of the village.
Khalaf Musallam, a homeowner in Nad Al Dhabi, said: “The handover of our villa met our expectations, and has solidified our confidence in the value we have chosen. Jubail Island has proven to be more than just a wise investment; it’s an investment in happiness. We are excited to move in and look forward to enjoy the facilities, and watch our family thrive in this peaceful setting.”
With a commitment to environmental management and sustainability, as well as dedication to community engagement and high-quality service, JIIC decided to establish the Jubail Island Community Management Company (JICM). JICM will oversee and support ongoing activities throughout the lifestyle destination, aiming to enrich residents’ experiences by creating a vibrant community that exists and operates in harmony with nature.
Owned by JIIC and developed and managed by LEAD Real Estate Developer, Jubail Island will comprise of six residential villages nestled among the breath-taking natural beauty and rich biodiversity of the mangroves. The low density, low-impact landmark community will offer residents every convenience and amenity, seamlessly blending sustainable living, luxury, and wellness in an iconic new addition to Abu Dhabi’s real estate landscape.
For further information or to speak with a member of the Jubail Island team, please contact the sales centre on +971 2 448 0011 or email info@jubailisland.ae.
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About Jubail Island
The Jubail Island development will be an idyllic collection of villages located between Yas Island and Saadiyat Island and will become Abu Dhabi’s leading sanctuary designed to appeal to wellness and nature enthusiasts, positioned amid the rich biodiversity of the mangroves.
The luxury project will offer wholesome F&B outlets and a wide range of facilities, including a beach club, a business centre, a sports centre, schools, supermarkets, nurseries, a community club, specialised clinics and other commercial establishments.
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