INVESTMENT AND LEASING OPPORTUNITIES AT MASDAR CITY

INVESTMENT AND LEASING OPPORTUNITIES AT MASDAR CITY

A PIONEERING HUB OF KNOWLEDGE AND COMMERCE MASDAR CITY CREATES AN ECOSYSTEM OF INNOVATION BY CONNECTING EDUCATION, RESEARCH AND BUSINESS IN A MUTUALLY SUPPORTIVE ENVIRONMENT A collaborative mindset and a spirit of entrepreneurship extend throughout Masdar City and create opportunities for both investors and tenant organisations. Real estate investors inspired by the Masdar City vision select from a range of available plots to develop exciting new commercial, residential and hospitality offerings. Large companies can follow the lead of Siemens and organisations such as the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) to create dedicated, bespoke office space. Start-ups and SMEs will find spaces and services designed to encourage and accelerate their growth, in the existing Incubator Building or in upcoming office spaces, built to high standards of design and sustainability. Masdar City illustrative masterplan Incubator Building at Masdar City

Knowledge and learning are at the heart of Masdar City s unique ecosystem, which incorporates the full education cycle, from elementary and high schools to undergraduate and postgraduate institutions. Masdar Institute of Science and Technology at Masdar City

A UNIQUE VISION ENGINEERED ON A GRAND SCALE MASDAR CITY S VIBRANT COMMUNITY IS BORN OF A NATIONAL VISION THAT RESPONDS TO A GLOBAL CHALLENGE Masdar City Solar PV Plant Dorms at Masdar Institute of Science and Technology Abu Dhabi is committed to advancing renewable energy and sustainable technologies and is widely recognised as a visionary leader in these sectors. At Masdar City, this becomes a reality with the aim of building the world s most sustainable, low-carbon urban development. Masdar City combines traditional Arabic architectural techniques with modern technology to create a cool and pedestrian-friendly environment where people live, work, learn and play. At the heart of Masdar City is the Masdar Institute of Science and Technology, which conducts research to advance renewable energy and sustainability technologies in line with Abu Dhabi s national vision. A centre of excellence in research and development, Masdar Institute of Science and Technology is establishing ties with government and industry that are essential to fostering innovation, human capital and knowledge development. Dorms at Masdar Institute of Science and Technology 7

A GREENPRINT FOR CITIES OF THE FUTURE A DYNAMIC LIFESTYLE IN AN INNOVATIVE ENVIRONMENT Masdar City is building the world s most sustainable urban development environmentally, economically and socially. Residential, commercial, cultural and educational spaces blend to create mixed-use neighbourhoods where communities live, work, play and learn. The knowledge accumulated here informs a new greenprint for how cities can be designed and built around the world. High-performance buildings reduce Masdar City s water and energy consumption by over 40% and embodied carbon by 15%. The Siemens Middle East Headquarters is the first and currently the only LEED Platinum certified office building in Abu Dhabi. The International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) Headquarters achieved a prestigious Four Pearl rating certification, under the Estidama Pearl Building Rating System. These environmental achievements create economic benefits, which demonstrate the cost-effectiveness of a truly sustainable approach and result in an array of quality of life benefits. Contemporary architecture creates a unique ambience, pedestrian-friendly districts and public spaces encourage a sense of neighbourhood, and shaded walkways ensure that temperatures feel significantly cooler. All this enhances the wellbeing of the community at Masdar City. MASDAR CITY AWARDS 2007-2009 Euromoney and Ernst & Young Global Renewable Energy Awards Cityscape Real Estate Awards Condé Nast Traveller Innovation & Design Award International Property Awards Middle East Architects Award WAN Awards Big Project Middle East Construction and Sustainability Awards of Excellence Construction Week Awards Programme 2011-2012 RIBA International Awards Energy Efficiency Global Forum Visionaries The International Awards for Liveable Communities MIPIM Architectural Review Future Projects Award 2013-2014 Emirates Energy Award British Expertise International Awards MEED Quality Award for Projects Cityscape Global Awards Emerging Markets BGreen Awards Big Project ME Awards Masdar Institute of Science and Technology 9

Masdar City is an incubator for sustainability and energy development programmes. This is the perfect place to nurture new ideas and apply new technologies. Masdar City s Personal Rapid Transit (PRT) system uses solar-powered electromagnetics to enable driverless cars to navigate the city and link to the future Metro station

A DYNAMIC, ENTREPRENEURIAL COMMUNITY ACCESS TO KNOWLEDGE, TALENT AND MARKETS DRIVES BUSINESS SUCCESS Masdar City creates an environment in which businesses can thrive and push the boundaries of innovation. Through Masdar Institute of Science and Technology, tenants have access to advanced research facilities, and every graduating class from the Institute adds to an unmatched talent pool. Tenants become part of a like-minded business community, which collectively unlocks an array of business opportunities locally, regionally and internationally. Beyond this, Masdar City s tenants benefit from Abu Dhabi s strategic location, which allows easy access to some of the world s most exciting markets throughout the Middle East, Africa and the South Asia region. Tenants include: Retailers include: 13

AN OPPORTUNITY TO INVEST IN THE FUTURE TODAY MASDAR CITY IS CREATED IN A SPIRIT OF COLLABORATION AND JOINT VENTURE, WHICH YIELDS OPPORTUNITIES FOR DEVELOPERS, INVESTORS AND BUSINESSES Masdar City offers opportunities to purchase or lease development plots, to lease and fit out office space or to create bespoke premises. Land Developers can buy or lease land (Musataha) to develop projects designed to enhance mixeduse community living, incorporating, but not limited to apartments, office buildings, schools, retail outlets, light industrials, research & development and hotels. Build To Suit Larger organisations can partner with Masdar City to create bespoke commercial, retail, residential, recreational, educational and headquarters space. The Masdar City team will engage with companies to design and deliver a completed project, working to the client s business requirements, technical specifications, and financial parameters. Shell & Core Companies can lease office or retail space, and either complete fit-out to their unique specifications, or the Masdar City team can provide a full turn-key fit-out solution. Laboratories at Masdar Institute of Science and Technology 15

AN INNOVATIVE CONCEPT FOR INSPIRING BUSINESS GROWTH The set up process is designed to be seamless with the One-Stop Shop assisting new tenants from A-Z. One Stop Shop at Masdar City Incubator Building MASDAR CITY S FREE ZONE STATUS, SUPPORT SERVICES AND COMPETITIVE PRICES MAKE FOR A BUSINESS- FRIENDLY ENVIRONMENT, ALL WITHIN AN INTERNATIONAL INVESTMENT ZONE Masdar City s free zone status allows tenants numerous preferential advantages, including: 100% foreign ownership 100% exemption from corporate and personal income taxes 0% import tariffs Freedom of repatriation of both capital and profits Cost-effective licensing and quick, easy setup Low running costs due to buildings energy efficiency Competitive pricing offers excellent value Masdar City s exclusive One-Stop Shop offers quick and easy access to a range of vital business services, including: Registration, licensing and leasing Visa services Abu Dhabi Chamber of Commerce membership Customs administration Document authentication Driving license and car registration PO Box set up Facilities and property management Secretarial services Travel services Translation services Insurance services Utility bill payments Services available online One-Stop Shop, located in the Incubator Building at Masdar City 17

A STRATEGIC LOCATION ABU DHABI Saadiyat Island Yas Island DOWNTOWN ABU DHABI Maqta Bridge Al Raha Beach MASDAR CITY Abu Dhabi International Airport Khalifa City GLOBAL CONNECTIONS London Paris Istanbul Cairo Riyadh Moscow 2 hrs Abu Dhabi Almaty Mumbai Beijing Hong Kong Tokyo 14 hrs Located within a major growth area of Abu Dhabi, Masdar City is a prime destination for international business, where proximity to Abu Dhabi International Airport is key. Masdar City has direct access to all areas of Abu Dhabi, the UAE and beyond. This accessibility will only improve with the introduction of future public transport and metro networks. Singapore 4 hrs 6 hrs Flight times from Abu Dhabi 8 hrs Sydney

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