New Abdali is an area in the Al-Abdali district in Amman, Jordan. Its development plan, launched in 2005, consisting of hotels, apartments, offices, commercial outlets, and entertainment to be developed on of land, intending to create a total built-up area of over . The area already hosts and will further host nearly all of the tallest buildings in Amman, including the current two tallest completed buildings of Amman which are Amman Rotana and W Amman.
A second phase was announced in May 2024, which will cover 1.2 million square meters and is expected to create over 3,000 jobs annually. It includes the construction of a multi-use conference center for 25,000 people, two towers with hotels, residential apartments, commercial centers, and advanced medical facilities. This phase aims to enhance Jordan's position in specialized tourism and promote a sustainable environment with green spaces.
History
The project's idea was conceived in the early 2000s during a meeting between the then Lebanese prime minister and business tycoon Rafic Hariri and King Abdullah.
Project components
Phase I
It is envisioned as the commercial and business center of Amman. Phase I contains the following built up area:
- Residential 287,000 square metres (28%)
- Offices 363,000 square metres (35%)
- Hotels 111,000 square metres (11%)
- Retail 273,000 square metres (26%)
Total: 1,034,000 square metres
Phase II
It is envisioned with a central green park. Phase II contains the following built up area:
- Hotels 62,000 square metres (9%)
- Retail 47,000 square metres (6%)
- Residential 457,000 square metres (63%)
- Offices 156,000 square metres (22%)
Total: 722,000 square metres
Overall project
- Hotels 173,000 square metres (10%)
- Retail 320,000 square metres (18%)
- Residential 744,000 square metres (42%)
- Offices 519,000 square metres (30%)
Total: 1,756,000 square metres
Developments
Phase I of Abdali Project
Completed developments
- Abdali Mall Company (Abdali Mall)
- Emirates Tourism Investment Company LLC (Amman Rotana)
- Abdali Boulevard Company (The Boulevard)
- Saraya Abdali for Real Estate & Investment (W Hotel)
- Al Riyah Real Estate Development Company (Kawar Keystone)
- Jordan Dubai Properties for Land Development Company (Business Square)
- Jordan Dubai Islamic Bank
- Al Eqtidar for Real Estate Development
- The Orphan Fund Development Corporation
- Mr. Ziad Asaad Odeh
- Mediterranean & Gulf Insurance & Reinsurance Company
- AJIB Real Estate Investment Company
- Juba Investment & Development Company (Commerce One)
- Matrix Development (Crystalle Residence)
- Sawa International Company
- Irsa'a Real Estate Company
- Sultan Bouran, Ishaq Bouran & Fawaz Shalan
- Advanced for Real Estate Investment Company
- Al Taher Real Estate & Development Company
- Al Waleed Real Estate
- Audi Bank
- EDGO Ventures Ltd (The Atrium)
- Adnan Saffarini & Sons
- Societe Generale de Banque-Jordan
- Abdali views (The Edge Tower)
- Al Seraje for Real Estate Development (Abdali Gateway)
- Damac Properties Company LLC (The Heights, Lofts & Courtyard)
- Abdali Medical Center (AMC)
Planned developments
- Abdali Mall Company (Abdali Mall Tower)
- Saraya Jordan (Capital Tower)
- Abdali Investment & Development PSC (Al-Hamad 1B Tower)
- Philadelphia for Commercial Complexes LLC (The Avenue)
- Bank al Etihad (K Tower)
Reception
The Abdali development has faced critiques for creating a neoliberal "urban enclave." Critics argue that its "auto-centric" design effectively excludes individuals without access to private vehicles, which raises concerns regarding accessibility and inclusivity within the urban space.
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