Masdar City, Planned urban development in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.
The solar-powered city covers 6 square kilometers near Abu Dhabi International Airport, incorporating energy-efficient buildings and renewable technology research facilities.
Construction of this experimental urban development began in 2008 with an initial investment of 15 billion dollars from the Abu Dhabi government.
The architectural design merges traditional Middle Eastern building methods with modern technologies to reduce energy consumption in the desert environment.
The city provides facilities for 1,500 businesses and generates 10,000 jobs while accommodating 50,000 residents with integrated public transportation systems.
Buildings throughout the development utilize sensors instead of standard switches, decreasing electricity and water consumption by approximately fifty percent.
Location: Salem
Inception: 2008
Website: https://masdar.ae/en/masdar-city/the-city
Website: https://masdar.ae/en/masdar-city/the-city
GPS coordinates: 24.43314,54.61970
Latest update: November 19, 2025 19:19
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