Dubai: H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Defence, and Chairman of The Executive Council of Dubai, witnessed the signing of a partnership agreement between Dubai Municipality, the General Construction Company, and Binghatti to develop Hewi Al Barsha and Hewi Muhaisnah. This effort is part of the ongoing expansion of the 'Hewi Dubai' initiative across the emirate.
According to Emirates News Agency, the partnership supports Dubai Municipality's efforts to strengthen community engagement, enhance quality of life, and reinforce the role of neighbourhood spaces as anchors of social connection and local identity, aligning with Dubai's broader urban and social development plans. The agreement was signed by Marwan Ahmed bin Ghalita, Director-General of Dubai Municipality; Hamad Ali Saif Lootah, Chairman of the General Construction Company; and Abdullah Binghatti, Head of Sales at Binghatti, in the presence of senior officials from the three entities.
Through this collaboration, Dubai Municipality continues to advance a development model that combines public and private sector expertise to create new community destinations that respond to the evolving needs of residents. The Municipality also expressed its openness to engaging additional investors, partners, and developers interested in enhancing the success of Hewi Dubai at future locations across the emirate.
Marwan Ahmed bin Ghalita stated that the new partnership builds on the success of the first phase of Hewi Dubai in Nad Al Sheba 4, which revitalized the concept of the hewi as a modern community space rooted in Emirati identity. The objective is to deliver a qualitative shift in the design of neighbourhood courtyards and facilities, transforming them into inclusive environments that strengthen social interaction, connectivity, and cohesion, while enhancing quality of life through thoughtful urban and architectural planning.
Mohammed Binghatti, Chairman of Binghatti, expressed pride in partnering with Dubai Municipality and the General Construction Company for the Hewi Dubai initiative, which aligns with Dubai's vision for vibrant community spaces that foster social cohesion and reinforce local identity. Abdullah Binghatti, Head of Sales at Binghatti, added that the partnership represents an opportunity to contribute to the development of integrated community spaces that support local identity and elevate quality of life.
The Hewi Dubai initiative, a strategic project by Dubai Municipality in collaboration with the Dubai Future Foundation, aims to create contemporary community spaces that encourage interaction among residents. The initiative seeks to revive the spirit of the traditional Emirati fareej through modern neighbourhood spaces promoting daily social interaction and strengthening community ties. Key architectural elements include the Dajja, a semi-open space for quiet gathering, and the Saha, a flexible area for community events and children's activities.
Dubai Municipality continues to oversee the development of public and recreational facilities to enhance urban liveability and reinforce Dubai's position as a global benchmark for quality of life.