A new urban development is set to reshape Dubai’s skyline.
UAE investment firm A.R.M. Holding has teamed up with the architecture studio BIG-the Bjarke Ingels Group to design a massive 5-square-kilometre masterplan surrounding the iconic Jebel Ali Racecourse.
Announced at a signing ceremony attended by A.R.M. Holding CEO Mohammad Saeed Al Shehhi and BIG founder Bjarke Ingels, the project is aligned with Dubai’s 2040 Urban Master Plan.
It will focus on sustainable growth, community connection and expanding green spaces.
The ambitious design reimagines the racecourse area as a network of urban islands surrounded by greenery, anchored by a central park that flows throughout the neighbourhood.
Bjarke Ingels described the development as a "new chapter for Dubai" where environmental and social sustainability are front and centre.
Construction is expected to begin in early 2026. A.R.M. Holding says the project reflects a blend of Emirati heritage and global innovation, building communities that foster empathy, identity and belonging.
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