Damac launches second Dubailand mega project
Damac Properties has revealed details of its second master development in Dubailand, which will have a green theme and cover 55 million square feet, featuring a five-star hotel.
Akoya Oxygen will be the company’s second project in Dubailand, following on from Akoya by Damac. It will also be the largest in the area, featuring various residential home options surrounding a championship golf course designed by a "well known international golfing star".
Announcing the project, Damac said it was being developed along the ethos of "Escape The City" and will be a lush green environment with an “upscale resort fee”.
Luxury residential properties will be integrated with retail and hospitality products, including a five-star hotel, a luxury wellness centre featuring wellness therapies, yoga programs, herbal treatments, diet control and exercise.
The fully-integrated community will also include globally-recognised retail brands, leisure and entertainment offerings, and organic market places.
"Akoya Oxygen is set to be the first community of its kind in Dubai. It is being designed to be a masterpiece that isn't just architecturally accomplished, but also lives in harmony with the environment,” said Damac Properties managing director Ziad El Chaar.
“We will be relocating over 4,000 trees into the development to ensure cleaner air and naturally cooler temperature. This will be in addition to many water features throughout the community.”
To meet the green vision of the developers, the project will feature low emission residences and will utilise recycled materials. Homes will also incorporate energy efficient materials such as lighting, low-emission paints and solar water heating systems.
The road network within the development is also being designed in a way to minimize pollution.
"After the success of Akoya by Damac, Akoya Oxygen came as a logical continuity to this brand and an important step forward in further building on the success in terms of quality, innovation and our association with international brands,” added El Chaar.