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Project Profile
Maimoon Gardens
PROJECT NAME:
Maimoon Gardens
PROJECT DEVELOPER:
Fakhruddin Properties
PROJECT LOCATION:
JVC, Dubai, UAE
RETAIL SPACE:
20,000sqft
PODIUM SPACE:
50,000sqft
EXPECTED COMPLETION:
December 2025
Practical Living
BIG PROJECT ME MEETS WITH YOUSUF FAKHRUDDIN, CEO OF FAKHRUDDIN PROPERTIES’, TO HEAR ABOUT HOW THE REAL ESTATE DEVELOPER AIMS TO REDEFINE SUSTAINABILITY WITH ITS LATEST PROJECT, MAIMOON GARDENS IN JVC, DUBAI
ustainability has become a key factor for Dubai’s residential real estate sector, with both homeowners and tenants looking for properties that provide amenities and facilities that conserve resources, optimise energy and water usage, and offer quality and durability over a longer term.
The growing demand for housing that is low-impact and high-performing has forced property developers rethink how they conceptualise and build their projects, especially as their customer base is now far more aware what they want their homes to look and feel like, and how they contribute, in some small way, to the fight against climate change.
As such, there has been a recent upswing in projects and developments that cater to these changing requirements, backed in no small way by the UAE government’s vision for a sustainable future. With COP 28 set to be held in at Expo City in Dubai next year, there has been a noticeable push from the government to encourage developers to bring to market projects that have a strong sustainability element to them.
Given all these factors, the recent launch of Fakhruddin Properties’ latest residential project comes at an opportune time for the developer as it makes a comeback into the Dubai real estate market. Located in Jumeriah Village Circle (JVC), the two-tower project features studio, one- and two-bed apartments, along with offices and retail spaces.
Standing at 39-storeys tall, with 20,000 square feet of retail on the ground floor, and a four-level podium. The development will also house eight floors of offices, Fakhruddin Properties adds.
Maimoon Garden will deploy key energy optimisation and automation technologies to offer its homeowners
Return to the market
Maimoon Gardens marks the return of Fakhruddin Properties to the Dubai real estate market.
2025
The project will be completed by the end of 2025
and tenants smart homes that will have projected energy savings of up to 30%. In addition, these embellishments will bring enhanced convenience and a reduced carbon footprint to residents.
Furthermore, by utilising NASAbased technology, the developer claims that it will be able to offer the cleanest Indoor Air Quality in each apartment. Other highlights include a sophisticated Waste Management Technology that will aide in segregating dry and wet garbage, thereby reducing the combined carbon emissions by almost 1,250 tonnes.
An advanced Centralised RO water technology feature for all apartments will also help reduce waste and keep sustainable living
at the forefront of the upcoming project, says Yousuf Fakhruddin, CEO of Fakhruddin Properties.
“We’ve aligned our company with sustainability, and we provide projects that cater to that aim. This project, we started designing more than a year back – we’ve completed that now and we’re into the phase of starting construction. In a way, we were already there, because there are shoring piles in, but we’re yet to bring the main contractor on – however, we’re expecting completion by the end of 2025,” he states.
Maimoon Gardens intends to offer residents a ‘resort-like’ feel, Fakhruddin adds, pointing out that the development will feature amenities such as Zen and meditation gardens, water features such as an infinity pool and a lazy-river, a community greenhouse with radiant cooling technology, and various sports facilities. Along with this, a vertical herb garden will be installed in every apartment.
He explains that these offerings aim to give residents a 360-degree sense of wellbeing, as well as promoting a healthier lifestyle. Furthermore, he points out that sustainability is the need of the hour, and that it is important that all sectors and segments of society embrace it.
“When we started looking at the project and launching it, this was always at the forefront, that we should be thinking of sustainability and of future generations. You should think about it, whatever you do.”
This attitude has struck a chord with investors, he asserts, pointing out that investors in the project have come from around the world, including countries such as India, Pakistan, the UK, the Middle East and Russia.
“They appreciate the number of amenities we provide and our payment plans, but they also appreciate the new technologies that we’re bringing in, and the sustainable lifestyle that we’re promoting,” he adds, pointing out that the project offers a mix of studios, one-, two- and threebedrooms, and a few duplexes.
Fakhruddin states that the project is set to break-ground shortly, and
Podium space
The 50,000sqft podium space for the development houses a number of facilities and amenities for residents.
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Number of storeys in each tower
that the developer is in the final stages of its mobilisation plans with the contractor. The tendering process is also nearly finished, and the project is on track to be handed over by the end of 2025, he continues.
With sustainability the main selling point of Maimoon Gardens, it is no surprise to see that it is also at the forefront of the project during the construction phase. Fakhruddin explains that Dubai municipality guidelines will be adhered to stringently during construction, pointing out that the regulations are amongst the toughest in the region.
“One of the most expensive places to build is in Dubai, because of all these requirements from a green building perspective, the working requirements that are there. That is something where we follow the guidelines and will enhance as much as possible, where we can.
“[That is why] one of the most important requirements we have is for a reputable contractor. They have to be able to deliver what we’re looking for, in terms of quality of construction, quality of finishes, and in terms of having the ability to deliver – especially on green building standards that we need to adhere to,” he insists.
“We are bringing a lot of firsts into this project – not only in Dubai, but in the world. We are hoping that developers will start copying – if not all the practices, at least some of
30%
Minimum energy savings expected per apartment due to the optimisation and automation technologies installed
them and putting them into their new projects. This is really required and not difficult to do – it just requires the initial platform and infrastructure by the developer, so that they can help their customers and people living in the building to contribute towards sustainable living.”
“I believe that this is one of the leading practical sustainable lifestyle developments in the region,” Fakhruddin says. “This is very important – practical. You can have sustainability, but if it’s not practical, then people won’t follow it, and we don’t achieve. In a nutshell, the technologies we’re trying to showcase (with Maimoon Gardens) are – Air Quality, Water
Technology, Home Automation, Greenhouse Radiant Cooling, Waste Management and Solar Power.”
The apartments themselves will have smart locks, AI control, smart thermostats and switches, and even come with Alexa devices pre-installed, he reveals. Every home will come home automation, and Fakhruddin insists that it’s not about adding on a luxury convenience for the sake of it. He points out that studies have shown that if used correctly, home automation can save up to 30% or higher in terms of energy usage.
“You don’t get up to change the thermostats or anything, you can just
We are bringing a lot of firsts into this project – not only in Dubai, but in the world. We are hoping that developers will start copying – if not all the practices, at least some of them and putting them into their new projects”
use Alexa to change the thermostat accordingly. The lights will shut off when you’re ready to sleep instead of you having to manage that, and all of this affects the energy consumption, which people don’t realise. It’s a big, big thing. It’s a cool feature, but at the same time, it’ll save energy.”
Each apartment will also get clean, drinkable water in the kitchen, via a central RO system that has been installed in the building. This helps cut down on a number of consumption issues, including the use of plastics, as well as limiting the logistics and CO2 footprint, Fakhruddin elaborates further.
Community living
The development will contain a community greenhouse that will provide residents with fresh fruits and vegetables.
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Another key focus area will be the Indoor Air Quality, which will be of the highest standard in every apartment. Based off NASA technology, the air purifiers installed in each apartment will remove anything carbon-based, including viruses, bacteria, mould and VOCs.
Residents will also have access to a state-of-the-art Waste Management System that will separate dry and wet garbage and consequently reduce the combined carbon emissions by almost 1,250 tonnes annually. The dry waste will be utilised in the community greenhouse as compost, Fakhruddin reveals, as part of the circular sustainability concept.
“It’s become very expensive to throw waste. If you’re throwing waste and not segregating it, it will become very costly, but if you’re able to segregate the waste, if you have your plastics separated from your dry (organic) waste, while your wet waste is also separated, then Dubai Municipality will charge you less (to collect your waste).
“Not only will the amount of waste going into the system will be less, but because it’s segregated, Dubai Municipality will be able to manage it better and recycle more efficiently than otherwise. We’re working with all the players out there who provide the best systems for sustainability for the building and for the benefit of the building,” he concludes.
