Aldar Properties (Aldar) has announced a partnership with Siemens to transform Saadiyat Grove, an integrated mixed-use project under development in the cultural heart of Abu Dhabi, into a leading global example of smart urban living.
Utilising the Siemens Xcelerator portfolio and its cloud-based Building X platform, Aldar will deploy the UAE’s first cloud-based smart district management system across the entirety of the Saadiyat Grove community. The project represents the most significant investment globally to date in smart technology at a mixed-use residential and commercial real estate development.
The system will include advanced energy analytics to support emission reductions in line with Aldar’s Net Zero Plan, while enabling eco-conscious living with residents enjoying a more personalised experience that prioritises their wellbeing.
IoT sensors will monitor air quality and noise levels, while AI technologies will support cutting-edge safety and security, as well as predictive maintenance. The platform will also monitor asset life-cycles and feature digital twins of the district to optimise operational efficiencies.
Situated in Abu Dhabi’s Cultural District, Saadiyat Grove is set to be a model for future smart and sustainable developments in the UAE and globally. It will feature a business park spanning approximately 26,000sq m of net leasable area (NLA) with four Grade-A commercial office buildings. Additionally, the retail side of Saadiyat Grove will encompass 78,000sq m of NLA, including community retail spaces, two retail boulevards and a central shopping destination, which will introduce new experiential retail, dining and entertainment concepts to the Emirate.
