Sharjah Sustainable City is a planned, environmentally conscious urban development located in the Al Rahmaniya district of Sharjah, United Arab Emirates. Developed jointly by the Sharjah Investment and Development Authority (Shurooq) and Diamond Developers, the city spans 7.2 million square feet and serves as a model for sustainable urban development in the region. It is inspired by The Sustainable City project in Dubai.
The development comprises 1,250 residential units distributed across four construction phases, with property sizes ranging between 2,035 and 3,818 square feet. It is valued at around AED 2 billion and incorporates several sustainability-focused features:
These initiatives aim to reduce utility bills by up to 50% and promote a low-carbon lifestyle.
Sharjah Sustainable City is designed to minimize its environmental footprint through integrated planning:
The city promotes a high standard of living through integrated services:
The concept for Sharjah Sustainable City originated in 2003, with full project development initiated in 2019 under the framework of SharjahâÂÂs Vision 2021. Groundbreaking occurred in 2020, followed by phased handovers beginning in 2022 and the final delivery of 324 villas in 2023. By 2024, property sales exceeded AED 2.5 billion, reflecting growing public interest in environmentally friendly housing aligned with the UAEâÂÂs Net Zero 2050 initiative.
The city is managed by a dedicated operations team led by CEO Yousif Ahmed Al-Mutawa, who oversees sustainability initiatives, planning, and urban management.
Sharjah Sustainable City has earned regional and global recognition for its innovative approach to real estate and sustainability:
The city plans to expand its solar infrastructure to approach full energy neutrality, introduce vertical farming systems, and collaborate with regional universities on smart city technologies and climate adaptation research.