Client: Sharjah Investment Development Authority, Shurooq
Location: Sharjah – United Arab Emirates
Services Provided: Research, Master Planning & Urban Design Guidelines
Total Built-up Area: 1,100,000 sq.m
Construction Cost: US $ 2,450,000,000
Starting Date: 2008
Completion Date : 2009
J.V: WSP Middle East
Project Description:
2008 - Highlighting the values of holistic sustainability by creating a space for living, working, shopping and entertainment, The Qasba Master Plan is part of Al-Mamzar Island development project, which is an Island with a distinctive traditional feel combining contemporary urban and architectural designs.
With a Lifestyle Centre at its nucleus and the whole development following H.H Sheikh Sultan bin Mohammad Al-Qasimi's vision, which connects the civic spine with the Grand Mosque area, the Qasba Master Plan project celebrates Arab culture while making use of the sites' unique natural and urban assets.