Shamal Holding has awarded Dutco Construction the main construction works contract for its new residential project on the former Dubai Zoo site in Jumeirah 1. The project will be in a low-rise residential community while preserving the site’s distinct character, identity and historical connection to Jumeirah.
Dutco Construction is recognised for quality, workforce capability and delivery excellence. Its selection reflects Shamal’s commitment to partnering with best-in-class organisations and reinforces confidence that the project will be realised to the highest standards. Dutco Construction has previously partnered with Shamal to deliver infrastructure elements of Dubai Harbour and Dubai Harbour Marinas.
The project reflects Shamal’s confidence in Dubai’s continued growth and in the enduring relevance of homes shaped around quality of life, open green space and connected living. The community will remain under Shamal’s ownership, with all homes offered for premium leasing, placing stewardship and the everyday resident experience at the centre of the investment.
“Land of this significance calls for a clear point of view about what comes next. This site carries real meaning for Dubai and for Jumeirah. Our responsibility is to honour that while building something of lasting quality, and this award is a decisive commitment to that ambition. It reflects how we invest: selectively, with trusted partners and a disciplined view of what an asset should contribute over time.”
Abdulla Binhabtoor, Chief Executive Officer, Shamal Holding
The project will include 90 low-rise homes that blend refined architecture, nature and connected living. Clean geometry and natural materials will shape the architecture with shared courtyards, landscaped open spaces, a large park at the centre and mature trees from the former zoo, retained to preserve the natural character and history of the site, supporting a slower, more spacious way of living in the heart of the city.
Resident amenities include a clubhouse, wellness area, dedicated children’s play area, family pool, lounge and gym, alongside communal spaces designed to support everyday interaction and community life. The community will prioritise walkability, placing day-to-day needs and shared spaces within reach.
Designed to harmonise with the surrounding Jumeirah neighbourhood, the community will bring together privacy, greenery and a grounded urban living experience in an environment that feels both nostalgic and new.
