Al Barari, a leading family owned and operated property development in Dubai, has opened the first botanical garden in the heart of its flagship, multi-billion dirham residential project.

The 20,000 sq m Mediterranean Garden, the first of six planned botanical gardens, integrates effortlessly with the lush gardens already being established around the 275 homes at Al Barari, a statement said.

The Mediterranean Garden is planted with more than 10,000 plants, shrubs and groundcovers and over 250 palms and trees, including a number of majestic century-old olive trees.

The use of stone and gravel within the greenery and waterways, together with the simple architectural statements punctuating the open spaces, and the blue and turquoise hues of the children’s play area, mark the environment at the new botanical garden.

“The gardens that form such an integral part of our development encourage outdoor living and enable Al Barari residents to enjoy unique landscapes within their own residential environment,” said Mohammed bin Zaal, CEO of Al Barari.

Handover of homes within the development, which is situated within the royal enclave of Nad Al Sheba, is now well underway, with more than 26 families already resident at Al Barari and a further 83 villas ready for handover, the statement added.

The project remains on track, with all 275 villas, retail and community amenities in the first phase scheduled for completion by the end of the year.

One of the lowest density developments in the region,  more than 80 per cent of Al Barari features open spaces, botanical gardens, lakes and waterways, walking/jogging tracks, dedicated outdoor yoga areas, and recreational and community facilities, the statement added. – TradeArabia News Service