Dubai Municipality, the General Construction Company, and Binghatti have signed a partnership agreement to develop Hewi Al Barsha and Hewi Muhaisnah, as part of the continued expansion of the ‘Hewi Dubai’ initiative across the emirate.
The partnership supports Dubai Municipality’s efforts to strengthen community engagement, enhance quality of life, and reinforce the role of neighborhood spaces as anchors of social connection and local identity, in line with Dubai’s broader urban and social development plans.
The agreement was signed by Marwan Ahmed bin Ghalita, Director-General of Dubai Municipality; Hamad Ali Saif Lootah, Chairman of the General Construction Company, and Abdullah Binghatti, Head of Sales at Binghatti.
Through this partnership, Dubai Municipality continues to advance a collaborative development model that brings together public and private sector expertise to create new community destinations that respond to the evolving needs of residents.
The Municipality also reaffirmed its openness to engaging additional investors, partners, and developers interested in contributing to the success of Hewi Dubai at future locations across the emirate.
Marwan Ahmed bin Ghalita said that, “The new partnership with Binghatti and the General Construction Company builds on the success of the first phase of Hewi Dubai in Nad Al Sheba 4, which reintroduced the concept of the hewi as a contemporary community space rooted in Emirati identity.”
Mohammed Binghatti, Chairman of Binghatti, stated that, “We are proud to partner with Dubai Municipality and the General Construction Company in implementing the Hewi Dubai initiative, which reflects Dubai’s vision for vibrant community spaces that bring people together while preserving the spirit of the Emirati fareej in a modern context. These destinations go beyond urban design to foster social cohesion, reinforce local identity, and create environments that support healthy, connected, and sustainable lifestyles.”
Hewi Dubai Initiative
The Hewi Dubai initiative is one of Dubai Municipality’s strategic projects developed in collaboration with the Dubai Future Foundation. It aims to create contemporary community spaces that encourage interaction among residents and provide welcoming environments for senior citizens, children, and families to engage in outdoor and social activities.
The initiative aims to revive the spirit of traditional Emirati fareej through a modern approach, developing neighborhood spaces that foster daily social interaction and strengthen community ties.
Key architectural elements include the Dajja, a semi-open space located near mosques designed for quiet gathering and reflection, and the Saha, a flexible indoor and outdoor area that supports meetings, celebrations, and community events while providing space for children to play and express themselves, as per the statement.
