Dubai’s southern corridor is gaining homes, schools, a hospital and hotel apartments around its biggest infrastructure project, the Al Maktoum International Airport expansion. Nakheel unveiled Palm Springs, a community for almost 50,000 residents beside Palm Jebel Ali, on November 10.
Palm Springs spans 3.8 million square metres. The masterplan spreads villas, townhouses and apartments across 15 neighbourhoods. Nakheel, a member of Dubai Holding Real Estate, plans a country club, a sports club, two schools, a hospital and six mosques. Recreational, fitness and play facilities, retail destinations and cultural venues complete the mix. The facilities are intended to support family life as the district develops.
Sustainability sets the project apart. Palm Springs earned LEED for Communities Platinum Precertification, the first Nakheel community to reach that level. Water, energy and waste systems are built into the masterplan to lower carbon emissions.
About 593,000 sq m of open space, including a central park, forms part of the design. More than 35 km of walking, jogging and cycling routes will link neighbourhoods with parks, retail and leisure sites. Shaded corridors and climate-responsive landscaping support outdoor movement.
Location adds weight
The community connects to Sheikh Zayed Road and Al Maktoum International Airport. Khalid Al Malik, Chief Executive Officer of Dubai Holding Real Estate, says Nakheel is placing homes and supporting infrastructure together from day one.…
