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Introduction
The Eight Principles of Jumeirah Village
Jumeirah Village is a community designed to embody a vision
of peace, harmony, health, and happiness – a community with
the highest standards of quality of life created by capturing
the best characteristics of Arab and Western culture. Overall,
eight principles form the foundation of Jumeirah Village:
Sense of Peace and Community
Jumeirah Village promotes an environment that features
peace and harmony among neighbors. Emphasis is placed
upon creating an atmosphere that promotes friendship,
family, healthy interaction and other dynamic traits that
set the neighborhoods of this community apart from other
development.
Pedestrian Friendliness
Walking and biking are more than exercise. They are an
invitation to meet friends, allow children to play, and live life series of open spaces, the meandering water feature, and
at a slower pace. The design of Jumeirah Village promotes
walking, biking and other alternatives through creation of a
convenient and entertaining atmosphere, including features
such as pedestrian access, landscaping, stores, street
furniture, architectural detail, and open spaces.
Water and Green Space
Green spaces and water represent a healthy life and
abundance in comparison to the stark beauty of the desert.
Throughout Arab history, oases have served as attractions
providing nourishment and focal points for gathering and
association. Jumeirah Village celebrates the importance
of greenery and water in the desert landscape through
development of open spaces and water features that connect
the neighborhoods and Zones of the community. Many of the
public amenities found in Jumeirah Village including parks,
sports fields, schools, mosques, and more are strategically
clustered in the green spaces to create accessible gathering
places reminiscent of the importance of the historic oasis.
Mix of Symmetry and Natural Form
Symmetry is a critical component of Islamic art, Arab
architecture and Western urban design. However, many of
the most successful communities and spaces in the world
have “evolved” through a natural, organic pattern. Jumeirah
Village is intentionally designed to capture a sense of
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symmetry through an organized radial pattern and median
streets that end in a large-scale central park. At the same
time, the design also allows neighborhoods and open spaces
to occur in a more natural, pedestrian friendly manner.
Mixed Use
Actively mixed uses are a part of many of the most dynamic
and successful communities throughout the world. Mixing
uses promotes accessibility to major community features
such as parks and commercial centers and provides natural
gathering places for residents. Jumeirah Village intertwines
uses in a manner that builds both economic viability and a
sense of community.
Icons and Focal Points
Landmarks are an important component of the community as
a tool for sense of direction, community recognition, and local
pride. The unique towers, the central park, the interconnected
the town centers are all icons that are unique to Jumeirah
Village.
Strong Public Space & Private Space
A home is recognized as a place for privacy throughout Arab
and Western culture. Today, the opportunity for privacy is
increasingly more important as a healthy escape from the
bustle of life. At the same time, however, public spaces
are expected to be locations of significant and dynamic
interaction – places for gathering, relaxing, entertaining, and
shopping. Jumeirah Village offers a broad range of choices
for privacy and proximity to public space. The best of both
worlds is found throughout the community.
Health and Happiness
Jumeirah Village is a living and working environment
that offers superior quality of life, including a healthy and
enjoyable living environment. The numerous, interconnected
green spaces and clustered gathering spaces are
intentionally designed to promote a healthy physical lifestyle.
Neighborhoods are intended to promote social interaction.
Jumeirah Village was created by applying these Eight
Principles throughout the design process. Neighborhoods
are designed to be places of interaction and enjoyment that
are always within easy walking distance of parks, public