Azizi Developments Begins Workforce Community Construction in Dubai and Sharjah

Azizi Developments, a major private developer in the UAE, has started construction on significant master-planned workforce communities across Dubai and Sharjah. These new developments are designed to house a combined total of over 31,000 personnel upon their full completion, aiming to re-engineer conventional industrial housing by integrating comprehensive welfare facilities.

Sharjah Master Community

The flagship project is located in Al Sajaa, Sharjah, and is set to accommodate more than 20,000 residents. This community will feature 36 residential buildings supported by four decentralised neighbourhood hubs. On-site facilities will include five medical clinics, a pharmacy, and a central supermarket. To foster personal development and community engagement, the Sharjah site will also host an 18,945-square-foot Training and Community Centre capable of hosting over 400 personnel for technical and safety programmes. The plan incorporates landscaped open-air courtyards and dedicated transit infrastructure, including bays for 155 buses, supported by Azizi’s corporate transport fleet.

This residential master plan is directly integrated with Azizi’s manufacturing ecosystem in Al Sajaa, located adjacent to over 1,000,000 square feet of proprietary production facilities. This co-location aims to eliminate extensive transit times, reduce travel fatigue, enhance on-site safety, and improve supply-chain efficiency across Azizi’s construction pipeline.

Dubai Accommodation Centres

Complementing the Sharjah project, Azizi is also developing purpose-built accommodation centres in Dubai’s [Jebel Ali](/areas/jebel-ali) Industrial 1 zone. These facilities will span over 137,000 square metres and are designed to house more than 9,700 workers. Both the Dubai and Sharjah developments will prioritise nutritional autonomy by offering dual-format dining options, combining commercially catered meals with dedicated self-cooking kitchens. Also, they will feature indoor gymnasiums, medical clinics, and recreational lounges.

Project Timeline

Enabling and shoring works are already in progress in Jebel Ali. Site preparation in Al Sajaa is scheduled to begin later this month, with phased delivery of both projects expected to run through late 2027.

"The frontline teams and skilled workforce on our construction sites are the foundation of everything we build. Ensuring their welfare means creating living spaces where they feel supported, respected, and healthy." - Farhad Azizi, Group CEO of Azizi Group.