Mace, a leading global consultant and construction expert, has announced that work will start later this year on the historic Jebel Ali Racecourse. It is being developed by leading UAE investment group ARM Holding in collaboration with Danish architecture firm BIG-Bjarke Ingels Group.
Spanning 5 sq km, the new masterplan turns the former racetracks into a walkable, green, and human-centered district, anchored by a vast central park and stitched together by shaded streets, public plazas, and eight mixed-use neighborhoods.
"Aligned with the Dubai 2040 Urban Master Plan, the development champions soft mobility, sustainability, and healthier, more connected living for future generations," said a company spokesman.
This transformative development reimagines urban living through a mix of residential, commercial, hospitality, retail, and leisure uses, anchored by 1.5 million sq m of parkland, while preserving and integrating the historic Jebel Ali Racecourse within the wider landscape, he added.
A mixed-use project spanning 5 sq km, it will create walkable neighbourhoods, shaded boulevards, and vibrant public spaces, where residents are within minutes of green space, essential services, and community amenities. The project is in the planning stage and is set for construction early this year.
