Dubai continues its bet on technological growth, in addition to the development of real estate projects that contribute to its global enrichment. A few years ago, the construction of the Urban Technology District (URB) was announced in Dubai at Al Jaddaf, in the Creekside area.
This project will cover 140,000 square meters and will be completed in two phases by 2030 with the intention of generating more than four thousand jobs. This site will feature conference spaces, training facilities, and studios, ideal for technological innovators. This plan aims to position the emirate among the pioneers in research of this kind with a space worthy of major technologies.
What the Urban Technology District in Dubai will look like.
Following the sustainable line that Dubai aims to incorporate into all its constructions, this Technology District promises to achieve net zero carbon emissions, helping to reduce the carbon footprint of its partner companies, which will contribute to environmental protection. As defined on its official website, this site is the “home of the world’s innovators” where the growth of urban technology solutions is encouraged.
Investment will also have a prominent place in this site, where investment opportunities will be offered to innovators dedicated to sustainable city work. The construction of this place coincides with the already well-known Dubai 2040 Master Plan, in which the implementation of eco-friendly policies is expected to combine the development of the economy, tourism, and environmentally friendly strategies.
A bet on the future of Dubai.
Inside this impressive Technology District, innovators from Dubai will find a place to develop their most ambitious projects. The home for scholars and researchers will feature training sites, research facilities, conference areas, business incubators, co-working spaces, and exclusive offices. Additionally, it will also house an Urban Technology Institute.
This District will also offer solutions for other sectors such as food, energy production, water collection, and zero waste management. This objective also includes the development of technologies for city planning with passive and active strategies to reduce the total energy demand of the building.
The home of technological innovators.
As mentioned above, this Urban Technological District seeks to provide the necessary support for researchers and entrepreneurs to develop more livable and resilient cities. This building will feature a biophilic design to promote well-being and improve the office environment. The place will also have flexible workspaces to foster creativity, productivity, and employee happiness, with rest areas including trees and gardens.
In addition to the aforementioned comfort, this building will include technology that will enhance the well-being of its workers with cutting-edge developments. As officially announced, this district will have lighting and interior temperature that adjust through sensors monitoring variables such as the number of occupants in a room, the time of day, and the outdoor climate. “It will be the largest urban technological district in the world, thus making Dubai the center of urban innovation,” its creators stated.
