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elements into a new Arabian AeroMedina design should include, inter

alia, Barahas and Meyadeen. The Abu Dhabi Urban Planning Council
defines a Barahas and a Meyadeen, respectively, as:

“…are small semi-private spaces programmed primarily for passive use.

They are located between homes to support the surrounding residences.
They are located in a traditional neighbourhood system or fareej”. (Abu
Dhabi Public Realm Design Manual, Chap7 p.61)

“…are small semi-public gathering spaces programmed primarily as
central meeting areas. They are located between homes to support the
surrounding residences. They are located as focal points in a traditional
neighbourhood systems or fareej. Meyadeen are facilities for meeting and

gathering within the community. The main outdoor space within resi-
dential developments, Meyadeen provide formal spaces for community
discussions and events”. (Abu Dhabi Public Realm Design Manual,
Chap7 p.97)

Both Barahas and a Meyadeen would be incorporated into the Al Ghar-
bia AeroMedina design.

Each petal is partially powered by a circular, reflector-based solar sys-

tem modelled after the Gemasolar power plant located near the city of
Fuentes de Andalucia, Seville Spain. The process works through a com-
bination of solar energy that concentrates the suns ray from solar reflec-
tors to a 140 metre high tower, and the energy is stored within a molten

stage system. (Wikipedia, Gemasolar, 2014)