Masdar City The city of possibilities
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Masdar CityThe city of possibilities
PO Box 54115, Abu Dhabi, UAET 800 MASDAR E [email protected]
www.masdar.ae
Over the next 5 years, Abu Dhabi plans to spend
US$90 billion on development projects, covering
housing, schools, roads and other infrastructure.
Combined with further steps to create a business
friendly environment, that is confirming
Abu Dhabi’s place as a truly global city.
As a zero-tax jurisdiction Abu Dhabi offers
investors an attractive and convenient place to
do business with 100% foreign ownership within
Free Trade Zones, such as Masdar City.
Abu Dhabi sits at the centre of the MENA and
South Asia, and is best placed to capitalise on
future growth prospects from this burgeoning
region, where currently cumulative market value
stands at US$ 3.5 trillion.
As an energy leader, Abu Dhabi has made a
commitment to ensuring that by 2020, 7% of its
installed energy capacity is met by renewable
sources.
7% of energy from renewable sources by 2020
7%
0% tax jurisdiction offers investors an attractive and convenient place to do business
0%
US$ 3.5 trillion, cumulative value of the MENA and South Asia region
US$90 billion Abu Dhabi plans to spend on development projects over the next five years
US$90 billion
The gateway to emerging opportunities
Abu Dhabi Located between key markets of East and West, Abu Dhabi is a strategic hub for investment and growth. Benefiting from established worldwide transport links and a skilled workforce; Abu Dhabi is fast becoming a key location for companies seeking expansion into wider global markets.
Sidestreet of the Masdar Institute Campus
Today, approximately 3.5 billion people (~50% of
the world’s population) live in cities, a number
which is projected to rise to nearly 6 billion by the
year 2050. These urban environments - which only
account for 2% of the planet’s land mass - are
responsible for almost 80% of the world’s energy
consumption and 75% of its carbon emissions.
The problems created by such dramatic
urbanization place an increasing emphasis on
making the world’s cities more resource-efficient
and environmentally friendly. In response to this
challenge, Masdar is building Masdar city, as
a ‘green print’ for sustainable urban development
and strategic business hub.
Buildings account for roughly 40% of the world’s energy use
40%Buildings produce a fifth of the world’s CO2
emissions
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Cities account for about two-thirds of global energy demand
Central Courtyard of the Masdar Institute Campus
Abu Dhabi Skyline
Meeting the Global Sustainability Challenge
The world’s energy requirements are expected to double in the next 50 years; a fact which places energy use and conservation at the heart of the world sustainability challenge.
Masdar City
10MW photovoltaic power plant at Masdar City
Personal Rapid Transport at Masdar Institute
To Dubai
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11
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AIRPORT ROAD
PresidentialFlight
Masdar City
Main Entrance
MASDAR CITYKhalifa City
Bus 170 stops
Al Raha Beach
AIRPORT ROAD
Mussafah City
MaqtaBridge
Sheikh ZayedBridge
Mussafah Bridge
To Duba
To Abu Dhabi
i
ToAl Ain
Presidential FlightAbu Dhabi International Airport
MafraqAbu Dhab
Intll Airpor
Follow signs towards Abu Dhabi International airport, then follow signs towards Presidential Flight and Masdar City.
MASDARCITY
KhalifaCity
Yas Island
SaadiyatIsland
Al Raha Beach
MussafahCity
Sheikh Zayed
ADNEC
To Dubai
To Al Ain
Follow signs towards Abu Dhabi International airport, then follow signs towards Presidential Flight and Masdar City.
MussafahBridge
AIRPORT ROAD
Main Entrance
MASDARCITY
PresidentialFlight
Abu DhabiInternationalAirport
Bridge
MaqtaBridge
TwoFour54
Abu Dhabi Golf Club
Al ReemIsland
Al MaryahIsland
Abu Dhabi Island
Due to the strategic location of Masdar City, travelling has never been as easy.
Abu Dhabi International Airport 2 kms Yas Island 4 kms ADNEC 24 kms Downtown Abu Dhabi 30 kms Kizad 44 kms Jebel Ali Free zone 77 kms Downtown Dubai 112 kms
3To Abu Dhabi Airport
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45mins
Strategic Location
Located in Abu Dhabi, the capital of the United
Arab Emirates, Masdar City is a sustainable
urban development and economic free zone.
The city provides a ‘green print’ for cities of
the future, with traditional Arabic architecture
blending seamlessly with state of the art
modern technology to maximise energy
efficiency.
Masdar City has the potential to host up to
40,000 residents and 50,000 commuters by
2025. This mixed-use development provides
a unique, sustainable, living and working
environment, with integrated residential
and commercial zones that feature food and
beverage outlets, along with extensive leisure
and entertainment facilities.
Already home to the Masdar Institute of
Science & Technology (MI), Masdar City will
soon welcome the International Renewable
Energy Agency (IRENA). The arrival of leading
multinationals in Masdar City, including GE,
Siemens, Mitsubishi and SK Energy, has
resulted in an emerging technology cluster
where companies are pushing the boundaries
of innovation.
Masdar City: Your sustainable business address
Every second, the world’s cities grow by two people
+
Cities account for about two-thirds of global energy demand
70% of the world’s population will live in cities by 2050, up from approximately 50% in 2009
70%
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Courtyard of the Masdar Institute
Personal Rapid Transport station at the Masdar Institute
Every element of Masdar City’s 700-hectare
site has been designed with sustainability
in mind; cutting energy demand and water
consumption by 40% while also reducing
embodied carbon by 30% compared to
business as usual.
The city’s streets have been built to be
optimally oriented on a southeast-northwest
axis, thereby providing shading at street level
throughout the day. The materials used for the
building façades are also designed for cooling
purposes.
Buildings within the Masdar Institute
Campus are shielded with ETFE (ethylene
tetrafluoroethylene) cushions that ensure
almost no solar gain on the structures - as
well as limiting the heat radiated on to the
street. While windows not already shaded by
adjacent buildings have louvres set to prevent
direct sunlight from entering the building.
An on-site 10MW solar-power plant,
supported by a series of smaller rooftop
installations, helps to provide the development
with a clean, sustainable source of energy.
With integrated residential and commercial
zones that feature food and beverage outlets,
alongside extensive leisure and entertainment
facilities, Masdar City offers a unique,
environmentally friendly, living environment.
The development’s pedestrian-friendly design
looks to encourage a healthier and more active
lifestyle, with amenities easily accessible on
foot or via public transport, while communal
areas have been intelligently landscaped and
designed to provide natural shading and cooler
air temperatures.
Masdar City is more than a sustainable urban
development; it is also an environment in
which organisations, businesses and NGOs
can do business.
As an economic ‘free zone’ - offering 100%
foreign ownership, no restrictions on
capital movements, profits or quotas, and a
favourable tax environment – the city provides
a strategic base from which businesses can
explore opportunities available within the
United Arab Emirates and beyond.
Sustainable Construction
Sustainable Living
Sustainable Business
40%
40% less energy demand than conventional cities of comparable size
Water demand reductions of 40%
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Street level temperatures 10 Celsius cooler than Abu Dhabi city
Siemens building
Main Western Entrance
Etihad PlazaNorthern
Access Entrance
SouthernAccess Entrance
Eastern Access Entrance
Main Eastern Entrance
Abu Dhabi International
Airport
Khalifa City A
Khalifa Entrance
Khalifa S
treet
Presidential Flight Road
Airpor
t Roa
d (E
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LRT
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Capita
l Dist
rict
Abu Dhabi - Dubai Road (E10)
LRT & Road to
Al Raha Beach & Yas Island
Light Industrial & Research
Residential
Research & Development
Parks, Recreation & Open Spaces
Hospitality, Education & Healthcare
Community & Retail
Commercial
Masdar City Master Plan
Current TenantsSeveral organizations have already made Masdar City their business address, including:
Mitsubishi Heavy Industries
Mitsubishi Heavy Industries is a leading global heavy machinery manufacturer, providing a diverse product and services portfolio.
Etihad Airways
Etihad Airways is the national airline of the United Arab Emirates (UAE). Since they commenced flying in 2003 they have since gone on to become the fastest growing airline in the history of commercial aviation.
The proximity to Etihad Airways HQ and Abu Dhabi International Airport allows Masdar City to offer functional and flexible space that can cater for Eithad’s and its subsidiaries immediate needs.
Schneider Electric
Schneider Electric SA is a multinational corporation that specialises in electricity distribution, automation management and produces installation components for energy management.
Schneider Electric will be involved in the delivery of a ‘living laboratory’ Innovation Center at Masdar City, which will incorporate both a Research and Development Facility and a Technical Centre of Excellence.
The International Renewable Energy
Agency (IRENA)
The International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) is an intergovernmental organisation, which promotes the widespread adoption and sustainable use of all forms of renewable energy.
IRENA’s global headquarters will be located in Masdar City, putting it at the crossroads of global innovation and policymaking in the fields of renewable energy and sustainable technology.
Siemens
Siemens is a global powerhouse in
electronics and electrical engineering,
operating in the fields of industry,
energy and healthcare, as well as
providing infrastructure solutions.
Siemen’s regional headquarters are
located in Masdar City, providing a base
from which they can pioneer energy
efficient technologies in partnership
with Masdar.
GE
GE is an American multinational conglomerate with interests in multiple sectors and industries.
GE is establishing an Ecomagination Center in Masdar City, a facility that will focus on the identification of innovative solutions that can help to solve today’s environmental challenges, while driving economic growth.
At the heart of Masdar City is the Masdar Institute
of Science and Technology (MI), a not-for-profit,
private graduate university and research institute.
Established with the ongoing support and
cooperation of the Massachusetts Institute
of Technology, MI integrates theory and
practice to incubate a culture of innovation and
entrepreneurship, working to develop the critical
thinkers and leaders of tomorrow.
This multicultural academic institution,
comprising over 40 nationalities, is helping to
identify and develop solutions to the challenges of
clean energy, sustainability and climate change
through education and research.
Sustainable research & development
Masdar Institute
Laboratories at the Masdar Institute
As a special economic zone, Masdar City
operates on a ‘free zone’ basis with benefits
that include 100% foreign ownership, no
restrictions on capital movements, profits
or quotas, and a favourable tax regime.
Businesses operating within Masdar City
also enjoy exclusive access to a one-stop
platform for setting up locally, including
company registration, office leasing and
fast-track visa processing.
+ 0% import tariffs
+ 0% taxes on companies and individuals
+ No restrictions on capital movements, profits or quotas
+ 100% foreign ownership
+ Quick and easy setup
+ No currency restrictions
+ Hiring of expatriate staff
+ Gateway to the vibrant market opportunities of the Middle East and Asia
+ Outstanding logistics network incorporating air, sea, road and eventually rail
+ A safe, friendly working environment
+ A high quality of life
+ The opportunity to maximise corporate social responsibility objectives
+ Strong IP protection framework
A high quality of life
A gateway to the Middle East and Asia
100% foreign ownership
Masdar City offers the perfect environment in which businesses can flourish; whether those businesses are directly related to the renewable energy sector, or simply looking to explore the growing business opportunities in the Middle East and Asia.
Free zone benefitsGetting Started:
Submit your completed application for a license, along with the company business plan and required legal documents.
One of our advisors will be appointed to handle your account. They will review your application and documents with you to ensure you have completed them correctly and have all required documents.
YOu
MaSdar CiTY Free ZOne
Three working days after receiving your application, the registration Team will issue you an acceptance Letter or a request for additional information.
after receiving your acceptance Letter, pay the required fees.
YOu
MaSdar CiTY Free ZOne
Two working days after issuing your acceptance Letter, we issue the bank introduction letter signed by Masdar City Free Zone to open a bank account.
Open your corporate account at your chosen financial institution and receive a Capital Confirmation / Proof of Capital letter, submit the same to Masdar City Free Zone and sign the articles and Memorandum of association at our office or with a public notary.
upon receipt of your Capital Confirmation / Proof of Capital letter, we issue your organisation’s legal documents and license.
MaSdar CiTY Free ZOne
YOu
MaSdar CiTY Free ZOne
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3Flexible office space
One Stop Shop for business services
A safe, friendly working environment
Masdar C
ity Leasing
An exceptional commercial address Masdar & IRENA Global HQ
Highly efficient and flexible office spaceSiemens Building
A hub for innovation and entrepreneursIncubator Building
Masdar CityThe city of possibilities
PO Box 54115, Abu Dhabi, UAET 800 MASDAR E [email protected]
www.masdar.ae
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