New Abdali


New Abdali is an area in the Al-Abdali district in Amman, Jordan. Its development plan, launched in 2005, consisting of hotels, apartments, offices, commercial outlets, and entertainment to be developed on of land, intending to create a total built-up area of over. The area already hosts and will further host nearly all of the tallest buildings in Amman, including the current two tallest completed buildings of Amman which are Amman Rotana and W Amman.
A second phase was announced in May 2024, which will cover 1.2 million square meters and is expected to create over 3,000 jobs annually. It includes the construction of a multi-use conference center for 25,000 people, two towers with hotels, residential apartments, commercial centers, and advanced medical facilities. This phase aims to enhance Jordan's position in specialized tourism and promote a sustainable environment with green spaces.

History

The project's idea was conceived in the early 2000s during a meeting between the then Lebanese prime minister and business tycoon Rafic Hariri and King Abdullah.

Project components

Phase I

It is envisioned as the commercial and business center of Amman. Phase I contains the following built up area:
  • Residential 287,000 square metres
  • Offices 363,000 square metres
  • Hotels 111,000 square metres
  • Retail 273,000 square metres
Total: 1,034,000 square metres

Phase II

It is envisioned with a central green park. Phase II contains the following built up area:
  • Hotels 62,000 square metres
  • Retail 47,000 square metres
  • Residential 457,000 square metres
  • Offices 156,000 square metres
Total: 722,000 square metres

Overall project

  • Hotels 173,000 square metres
  • Retail 320,000 square metres
  • Residential 744,000 square metres
  • Offices 519,000 square metres
Total: 1,756,000 square metres

Developments

Phase I of Abdali Project

Completed developments
  • Abdali Mall Company
  • Emirates Tourism Investment Company LLC
  • Abdali Boulevard Company
  • Saraya Abdali for Real Estate & Investment
  • Al Riyah Real Estate Development Company
  • Jordan Dubai Properties for Land Development Company
  • Jordan Dubai Islamic Bank
  • Al Eqtidar for Real Estate Development
  • The Orphan Fund Development Corporation
  • Mr. Ziad Asaad Odeh
  • Mediterranean & Gulf Insurance & Reinsurance Company
  • AJIB Real Estate Investment Company
  • Juba Investment & Development Company
  • Matrix Development
  • Sawa International Company
  • Irsa'a Real Estate Company
  • Sultan Bouran, Ishaq Bouran & Fawaz Shalan
  • Advanced for Real Estate Investment Company
  • Al Taher Real Estate & Development Company
  • Al Waleed Real Estate
  • Audi Bank
  • EDGO Ventures Ltd
  • Adnan Saffarini & Sons
  • Societe Generale de Banque-Jordan
  • Abdali views
  • Al Seraje for Real Estate Development
  • Damac Properties Company LLC
  • Abdali Medical Center
    Planned developments
  • Abdali Mall Company
  • Saraya Jordan
  • Abdali Investment & Development PSC
  • Philadelphia for Commercial Complexes LLC
  • Bank al Etihad

    Reception

The Abdali development has faced critiques for creating a neoliberal "urban enclave." Critics argue that its "auto-centric" design effectively excludes individuals without access to private vehicles, which raises concerns regarding accessibility and inclusivity within the urban space.