Aldar Properties (Aldar) has roped in Siemens to make Saadiyat Grove, an integrated mixed-use project under development in Abu Dhabi, a leading global example of smart urban living.
The two have signed an agreement for this on Thursday at the World Future Energy Summit (WFES) in Abu Dhabi.
Utilising 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.
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The project is said to be 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.
IoT sensors at the project 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 lifecycles and feature digital twins of the district to optimise operational efficiencies.
This practical implementation of an AI powered analysis system will streamline asset management, ensuring premier living standards for residents and optimum performance for commercial tenants at Saadiyat Grove.
Jonathan Emery, Chief Executive Officer at Aldar Development, said introducing the UAE’s first cloud-based district management solution at Saadiyat Grove represents a major advancement in the application of digital technology at scale in the real estate sector.
“Our partnership with Siemens forms part of Aldar’s ongoing commitment to transforming lives and landscapes for positive impact, leveraging innovation to introduce new sustainable living solutions that deliver meaningful emission reductions,” he said.
Emery said implementing this advanced smart district management system at Saadiyat Grove will establish a benchmark for smart living in Abu Dhabi and the company plans to expand its use across Saadiyat Cultural District and beyond.
Helmut von Struve, CEO of Siemens in the Middle East and the UAE, said: “Using the latest offerings from Siemens Xcelerator, our open digital business platform that enables digital transformation faster and at a larger scale, Aldar will be able to manage its portfolio more efficiently and provide the district’s residents and visitors a more comfortable and safer environment in which to live and work.”
Situated in Abu Dhabi’s Cultural District, Saadiyat Grove features a business park spanning approximately 26,000 sqm of net leasable area (NLA) with four Grade A commercial office buildings.
Additionally, the retail side of Saadiyat Grove will encompass 78,000 sqm of NLA, including community retail spaces, two retail boulevards, and a central shopping destination.
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