Aldar Properties is getting ready to open 2.4km canal running through the heart of the Shams development on Reem Island
Final testing and commissioning work is well underway ahead of its scheduled flooding in early April, the developer said in a statement.
The canal is lined by 450 trees and is crossed by ten bridges. 35 plots within Shams are positioned adjacent to the canal, ensuring that many residents will enjoy close proximity to this new water feature.
Talal Al Dhiyebi, Chief Development, Aldar Properties said: Shams is becoming one of the most sought-after destinations in the city, thanks to the quality of the developments and its prime location on Reem Island. This new canal will play an integral part of the community, as it runs through the heart of the development, and provides many areas for meeting up, exercising, and socializing.
Along with the canal, Aldar is close to completing over 23km of walkways, and 1,550m of cycle paths and 3,650m of coastal promenade along with a number of pocket parks and a public beach overlooking natural mangroves.
The Shams area of Reem Island is already home to some of Aldars major developments including Sky Tower, Sun Tower, and the Gate & Arc Towers. It is also the location of Aldars first mid-market project Meera. Meera was successfully launched in June 2015 and is over 90 percent sold, with construction ongoing.