Majid Al Futtaim and American University Dubai Launch New
Initiative to Foster the Next Generation of Talent
AUD Students
To Participate In Competition To Design Premium Clubhouse For Alaya At Tilal Al
Ghaf
Dubai, UAE, September
15, 2022: Majid Al Futtaim Communities, part of Majid Al
Futtaim Properties, today announced the launch of an innovative initiative with
the American University in Dubai (AUD) that aims to foster the next generation
of architectural, design, and engineering talent in the emirate.
AUD students
will have the opportunity to design an exclusive Clubhouse at Alaya at Tilal Al
Ghaf, the destination creator’s flagship resort-style community in Dubai. Upon
completion, the winning design will be a focal point in the premium Alaya
neighbourhood, offering an inspiring space where residents can gather to relax,
recharge, and socialise.
Hawazen
Esber, Chief Executive Officer, Majid Al Futtaim - Communities,
commented: "At Majid Al Futtaim Communities, we believe that involving the
wider community in the creation phase of our destinations and beyond is
critical to ensure the delivery of outstanding places where people feel a deep
sense of belonging and where they can experience great moments, every
day."
He continued:
“Fostering the skills of the next generation of architects, designers and
engineers is a core driver for us. By partnering with a respected establishment
such as AUD for initiatives of this kind, we secure the pipeline of creative
minds that are vital to create the cities of the future.”
Judged
according to a robust set of criteria based on levels of creativity,
sustainability, and overall aesthetics, in line with the design brief set by
Majid Al FuttaimCommunities, the AUD student submitting the winning design will
be awarded AED 25,000, with two further awards available of AED 15,000 as a
second prize and AED 10,000 for the runner-up. All three finalists will then be
invited to join the Majid Al FuttaimCommunities’ Development Team during
subsequent semesters to gain valuable insight into the development process,
where they will play an active role in the realisation of the project concept.
Dr. David A.
Schmidt, President of the American University in Dubai (AUD),
stated: AUD is so very honored to partner with Majid Al Futtaim Communities on
this innovative initiative. This illustrates that like AUD, Majid Al Futtaim
Communities places great faith and value in the next generation of architects,
designers and engineers to secure the continual advancement of our cities and
communities.”
The
competition will run at AUD during the Fall semester, with all participating
students set to receive a grade for their work. The final submission date for
competition entries is 18th November, with the winners set to be
announced at an Awards Ceremony in end November 2022.
Ideallysituated
on the edge of Lagoon Al Ghaf and benefiting from stunning views of its white
sandy beaches and crystal waters, Alaya is designed to deliver an exceptional
experience. The premium neighbourhood features a limited number of expansive
villas distinguished by an architectural design approach inspired by the
biophilic aesthetic, each setinextensivelandscaped grounds.
Now established
as one of the city's most sought-after areas to live, Tilal Al Ghaf is designed
in line with Majid Al Futtaim Communities' commitment to sustainable design and
living. At the heart of the community sits Lagoon Al Ghaf, a stunning
recreational 150,000 square metre lagoon surrounded by walkable neighbourhoods
interconnected by a network of pathways, cycling tracks and jogging trails, all
of which are set amongst wide open spaces, treescapes, and lush landscaping.
Spanning over three million square meters, the community also features
signature Majid Al Futtaim retail experiences and a world-renowned
international school.
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About Tilal Al Ghaf
Tilal Al Ghaf is Majid Al Futtaim’s flagship mixed-use community
in Dubai, providing a contemporary and luxurious resort-like living experience.
Nestled in the heart of new Dubai, with a stunning lagoon and white sandy
beaches at its heart, Tilal Al Ghaf balances luxury resort-style living with a
fresh urban feeling. With its exceptional amenities, unique architectural
design and unparalleled attention to detail, every home in Tilal Al Ghaf is
created with the customer in mind.
Staying true to Majid Al Futtaim’s commitment to sustainable
design and living, the community features walkable neighbourhoods connected by
a meticulously crafted network of pathways, cycling tracks and jogging
trails. A world of culinary experiences, signature Majid Al Futtaim retail
selection and a world-renowned school is never more than a short stroll away.
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About
Majid Al Futtaim
Founded in
1992, Majid Al Futtaim is the leading shopping mall, communities, retail and
leisure pioneer across the Middle East, Africa and Asia.
A remarkable
business success story, Majid Al Futtaim started from one man’s vision to
transform the face of shopping, entertainment and leisure to ‘create great
moments for everyone, every day’. It has since grown into one of the United
Arab Emirates’ most respected and successful businesses spanning 17
international markets, employing more than 43,000 people, and obtaining the
highest credit rating (BBB) among privately-held corporates in the region.
Majid Al
Futtaim owns and operates 29 shopping malls, 13 hotels and four mixed-use
communities, with further developments underway in the region. The shopping
malls portfolio includes Mall of the Emirates, Mall of Egypt, Mall of Oman,
City Centre malls, My City Centre neighbourhood centres, and five community
malls which are in joint venture with the Government of Sharjah. The Company is the exclusive franchisee for Carrefour in
over 30 markets across the Middle East, Africa and Asia, operating a portfolio
of more than 375 outlets including City+, the region’s first checkout-free
store, and an online store.
Majid
Al Futtaim operates more than 500 VOX Cinemas screens as well as a portfolio of
world-class leisure and entertainment experiences across the region including
Ski Dubai, Ski Egypt, Dreamscape, Magic Planet, Little Explorers and iFLY
Dubai. The
Company is parent to a Fashion, Home and Specialty retail business representing
international brands such as Abercrombie & Fitch, Hollister, AllSaints,
lululemon athletica, Crate & Barrel, Maisons du Monde, LEGO and THAT, a
Majid Al Futtaim fashion concept store and app.
In addition, Majid Al Futtaim operates Enova, a facility and energy management
company, through a joint venture operation with Veolia, a global leader in
optimised environment resource management.
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About
American University in Dubai
Since
its establishment in 1995 as the first private university in Dubai, The
American University in Dubai (AUD) has been at the forefront of American higher
education in the UAE and the region, offering students from all over the world
an authentic American university experience. With its genuinely multicultural
and diverse community, and beautiful campus situated in one of the world’s most
diverse and cosmopolitan cities, AUD offers an immersive global education.
AUD
has a rich and storied past, one that has always celebrated academic
excellence. This embodiment has culminated in recent QS World University
Rankings as, the #1 university in Dubai and the #4 university for international
faculty in the world; and, the #2 university for international students in the
world.
This,
coupled with the annual top Employability ranking of our graduates by the Times
Higher Education and QS World University Rankings, is what makes AUD the
university of choice.
AUD
has developed partnerships with top universities in the world including Georgia
Tech, Regents University London, Bocconi, and Science Po as well as a new
innovative double-degree program, the International Progression Program in
Business and Management (IPPBM), with Manchester Metropolitan
University.
AUD’s
accreditations are recognized for their rigorous academic standards and the
University is accredited by the UAE Ministry of Education and, in the United
States, by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on
Colleges, in addition to the most prestigious professional accreditations
including ABET, AACSB, ACEJMC, CIDA, NAAB and NASAD.
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