Abu Dhabi's new island will include a 10km fitness track, a beach club and a five-star resort
Set to open in 2029, when phase one of the project is set to be complete, it will include amenities like a 10km running and cycling track, a beach club, a five-star resort and a pedestrian shopping street.
Fahid Island has been designed with wellness in mind, with plenty of footpaths connecting all corners of its 2.7 million sqm, designed to get residents and visitors' steps up.
While some amenities will be reserved for residents, the general public will be able to access its Berm Park, a 10km wellness and fitness corridor with running tracks and three cycling routes, as well as the 4.6km of beaches and a beach club.
Then there's Coral Drive, Abu Dhabi's answer to LA's Rodeo Drive – a shopping destination meant to be walked, not driven through. No shops have been announced yet but we're expecting a high-low mix of big names.
The island was also designed to maximise the time Abu Dhabians can spend outdoors throughout the year. To make sure your walks along the island aren't insufferable once the heat kicks in, they're making sure there's enough shade everywhere (from trees but also fabricated shade) and drinking water fountains throughout. Plus, the materials used for the floors will absorb less heat, a move pets will certainly welcome.
In fact, Fahid Island is the world's first Fitwel-certified island, a certification that looks at how communities are built to promote and build health.
As a self-contained island, Fahid will also have a prestigious British school joining the grounds (which is yet to be announced), a mosque, a waterside fitness centre and a promenade for drinks and bites with sea views.
Want to move in? Join the club. The first phase of the project, the Fahid Beach Residences, will be made up of seven mid-rise buildings, with 65 apartments each. They start at Dhs3.5 million for a one-bedroom apartment and will go on sale soon, although an exact date is yet to be announced.
Considering how quickly the Abu Dhabi market has been moving, we wouldn't be surprised if this one sells out in a day as well…
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