In Pictures: 'Al Samha' housing project for Emiratis in Abu Dhabi

Following the directives of President His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, and the follow-up of His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces, Sheikh Hazza bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Chairman of Abu Dhabi Executive Council, has inaugurated ‘Al Samha' housing project for Emiratis in Abu Dhabi in the presence of His Highness Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Member of the Abu Dhabi Executive Council and Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Executive Office, and other members of the Executive Council.

Part of the integrated Emirati Housing Communities programme, the 520,000 sqm project includes 250 residential villas (150 in Al Samha West and 100 in Al Samha East), costing a total of Dh674m. Abu Dhabi Housing Authority was responsible for completing the construction work, in collaboration with Abu Dhabi General Services Company (Musanada). Villas will be allocated to Emirati citizens, and feature heritage design touches that reflect Emirati national identity and heritage.

Sheikh Hazza bin Zayed was briefed on the project's infrastructure, including the construction specifications, design features, ‘smart' fire detection sensors, and fire and safety systems to be installed in all 250 villas. He emphasised that the systems should be carefully checked and tested for their effectiveness prior and post installation.

“Abu Dhabi housing projects reflect the leadership’s vision and commitment to providing high-quality housing that enhances the well-being of Emiratis in line with the highest international standards,” said Sheikh Hazza.

An aerial view of Al Samha City, an Emirati housing project in Abu Dhabi.

Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed said: "To deliver the vision of our wise leadership, we will continue to meet the needs of all members in our society and build comprehensive and integrated housing projects for Emirati citizens that benefit from modern infrastructure while preserving the particularities of Emirati identity."

Villas in the project are 497sqm each, and include five bedrooms, a majlis, a dining room, two living rooms, a kitchen, a store room, a laundry room, a maid's room, a driver's room and other facilities.

Interior view of a villa at the Emirati Housing Neighbourhood, in Al Samha City.

Children's play area at Al Samha City in Abu Dhabi.

Interiors of a villa in Al Samha city.

Al Samha City in Abu Dhabi cost Dh674 million to build and was inaugurated on Wednesday.