Published on April 23, 2025
Dubai’s property market continues to expand with remarkable developments. In a bold move, Azizi Developments has announced a massive Dh75 billion residential project named ‘Azizi Milan’ in the area formerly known as ‘City of Arabia’, near Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Road.
A New Fashion Hub for the Middle East
The ambitious project represents Azizi’s second major launch in 2025, following their Sheikh Zayed Road skyscraper. This latest development maintains the company’s tradition of naming community-style projects after European cities, with ‘Azizi Venice’ being their previous endeavour.
What sets this project apart is Azizi’s substantial land acquisition in Dubai, highlighting the developer’s commitment to creating distinctive communities in the emirate.
According to Mirwais Azizi, Chairman of Azizi Developments, “As the (original) Milan, this new development will become the fashion hub of the Middle East and Asia, where all the brand names and fashion leaders will be present and become an incubator for emerging fashion and local design talent to grow.”
He further explained, “We are developing the masterplan entirely – it will be a place to meet friends, shop and live…”
Pedestrian-Friendly Fashion Streets
The Chairman envisions “Azizi Milan as the fashion capital of the Middle East with its network of pedestrian-only fashion streets – each dedicated to their own segment of fashion.”
This conceptualisation aligns with global trends toward walkable, mixed-use developments that combine residential, retail, and leisure spaces.
Strategic Location for Community Growth
The Mohammed Bin Zayed Road corridor has become increasingly attractive for community-themed projects in Dubai. Recently, Abu Dhabi master-developer Aldar launched its ‘Athlon’ community near Global Village in the same general area.
This strategic positioning reflects Dubai’s organic expansion, creating fresh opportunities for residential development. Property investors are demonstrating readiness to explore these emerging locations.
Comprehensive Development Plan
“We are launching Azizi Milan as a response to the strong, growth-inclined demand for well-planned communities in Dubai,” stated the Chairman.
The scale of the project is impressive:
- Will eventually accommodate a population of 140,000
- Plans for 80,000 apartments
- Spans across 40 million square feet of GFA (Gross Floor Area)
- Includes at least 500 hotel keys
- Features 2.5 million square feet of retail space
Sales of homes at Azizi Milan are scheduled to begin on April 24, 2025.
Affordable Housing Option
The project aims to provide more accessible housing options compared to Azizi’s ultra-luxury developments. “Azizi Milan is one with prices that make homes more attainable than those in our ultra-luxury projects, such as Burj Azizi on Sheikh Zayed Road and our Monaco Mansions in Venice,” Azizi explained.
“Azizi Milan caters to a much wider demographic – we anticipate a strong investor response beginning the day of its sales launch.”
Enhanced Masterplan
The developer plans to revisit and redesign many portions of the old City of Arabia masterplan. The new Azizi Milan will incorporate:
- A shopping mall
- Retail districts
- Office spaces
- Schools
- Extensive green areas
Integration with Existing Communities
Regarding the current residents of City of Arabia, Mirwais Azizi clarified: “The existing communities will remain separate in facility and property management. We will merely build next to and around them, effectively enhancing the community as a whole for the benefit of all stakeholders.”
While maintaining separation, Azizi Developments will take responsibility for infrastructure and developing the road network within the masterplan.
Key Takeaway
Azizi Milan represents a significant shift in Dubai’s property development landscape, offering mid to upper-mid residential options in a fashion-focused community. This Dh75 billion investment demonstrates Azizi’s confidence in Dubai’s continued growth and attractiveness to property investors seeking well-planned communities with comprehensive amenities.
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