MASDAR CITY
ABU DHABI
United Arab Emirates
Masdar city is a purpose-designed sustainable urban community and innovation district in Abu Dhabi, developed by Mubadala company. As a world class business and technology hub, Masdar City has developed a thriving ecosystem of leading global organizations that are working together to create a greener tomorrow.
Masdar City is located in Abu Dhabi, the capital city of United Arab Emirates. Today it has more than 4,000 residents and its ultimate capacity estimated close to 50,000. It has more than 1,000 public and private-sector organisations based in the city, which covers 6 sq km and is also an economic free zone. Once a fishing village, now a global hub, Masdar city stands as a bold blueprint for tomorrow. Guided by the sustainability vision of the UAE’s founding father, Sheikh Zayed, it unites technology, culture and climate-smart design to shape the cities of the future.
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Environmental & Nature
It is a global model in sustainability through LEED-certified, energy efficient and climate responsive buildings that reduce water and energy consumption by over 40%. Masdar is accelerating the UAE’s Net Zero 2050 strategy and It incorporates renewable energy, waste recycling, shaded pedestrian corridors, and promote ecological balance.
Smart City
It has established an advanced technology and innovation ecosystem supporting clusters in AI, energy, agri-tech, life-sciences, space technology and smart mobility, that includes a dedicated “Smart & Autonomous Vehicle Industries” (SAVI), Siemens, the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA), GE and the Advanced Technology Research Council (ATRC).
Human-Centric
It offers a social, economic and environmentally sustainable residential arena with smart technologies, green parks and convenient amenities. Masdar city is a house to comprehensive education opportunities, hosting the world’s first AI research-based university (MBZUAI).
The city has created a rich technology and innovation ecosystem that drives sustainability and incubates climate change solutions.
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