BIG Presents Masterplan to Turn the Jebel Ali Racecourse in Dubai into a Green Walkable District

BIG's Dubai Masterplan Turns Iconic Racecourse into a Pedestrian Paradise

Ever noticed how Dubai’s architecture seems to reach for the sky but forgets about the ground? That’s about to change. Bjarke Ingels Group has just unveiled a masterplan that might finally give Dubai what it’s been missing—a neighborhood where you can actually walk outside comfortably. Their transformation of the Jebel Ali Racecourse isn’t just another mega-development; it’s potentially a radical shift in how the desert metropolis approaches urb…

BIG Presents Masterplan to Turn the Jebel Ali Racecourse in Dubai into a Green Walkable District

BIG's Jebel Ali Racecourse Masterplan. Image © BIG and UTURA BIG–Bjarke Ingels Group was commissioned by A.R.M. Holding to design the transformation of Dubai's Jebel Ali Racecourse into a new urban district measuring 5 square kilometers. The design aligns with the Dubai 2040 Urban Master Plan, which focuses on enhancing pedestrian mobility as a pillar for promoting sustainable urban development. The master plan is anchored by a central park, rec…