BEEAH, the UAE’s leading sustainability and environmental management company, has revealed the masterplan for its transformative development, Khalid Bin Sultan City, in Sharjah.

Designed by the world-renowned Zaha Hadid Architects (ZHA), the city introduces a new era of sustainable urban living rooted in nature, smart infrastructure, and community engagement.

Nature-Inspired Urban Design by Zaha Hadid Architects

The masterplan is anchored in four key pillars: sustainability, smart technology, culture, and people. Drawing inspiration from the fluid curves of wind-sculpted desert dunes, ZHA has envisioned a multi-centered urban network of seven interconnected residential neighbourhoods.

Each neighbourhood is centered around a civic plaza — a five-minute walk from each other — encouraging accessibility, social interaction, and walkability.

A Central Oasis at the Heart of the City

At the core of the development lies a 2-kilometre shaded linear park, designed to unfold gradually through the city. Featuring running and cycling tracks, sculpture gardens, wellness spaces, and wildlife ponds, this natural corridor serves as both a recreational escape and a social hub.

Residences surrounding the oasis benefit from unobstructed views and a daily connection to nature, encouraging a healthy and balanced lifestyle.

Prioritising Walkability and Climate-Responsive Planning

Khalid Bin Sultan City challenges car-centric development trends by promoting pedestrian-first mobility. Extensive shaded pathways, canopies of native flora, recessed façades, and colonnades work together to maintain cooler ground temperatures, enhancing year-round outdoor livability.

This approach supports Sharjah’s climate adaptation goals and promotes a stronger sense of place.

Sharjah’s New Innovation and Cultural District

Located next to the BEEAH Headquarters, the city’s northern edge will host a design and business district — envisioned as a future hub for creative industries, entrepreneurship, and circular design.

The area will feature incubator spaces, cultural venues, and flexible business hubs, positioning the city as a major driver of economic diversification in the emirate.

Amenities-Driven Neighbourhoods for All Ages

Each neighbourhood integrates a variety of local facilities, including children’s hubs, sports zones, wellness clinics, and community spaces — all within walking distance. Tree-lined boulevards, shaded terraces, and outdoor dining options create a vibrant, inclusive environment for both residents and visitors.

Global Collaboration for a Future-Focused City

To deliver on its ambitious vision, BEEAH has partnered with leading UK-based consultants:

• Buro Happold as engineering consultants

• Atelier Ten for sustainability, environmental, and lighting design

• Gross Max as landscaping consultants

Khalid Bin Sultan City: Redefining Urban Futures

With sustainability at its core and human-centric design at its heart, Khalid Bin Sultan City sets a new benchmark for urban development in the region. Through a blend of architectural innovation, environmental foresight, and cultural sensitivity, BEEAH said it aims to shape a future-ready city where people and planet thrive in harmony.