DAMAC Properties – the luxury lifestyle provider and a leading private sector master developer – today announced its plans in Kurdistan, Iraq, with the launch of the Tarin Hills master development in Erbil. Located in the Kurdistan Region of Iraq, the project is a conglomeration of residential, retail, commercial, hospitality, entertainment, health and sports components interwoven within the picturesque terrain of Erbil.
The master development, DAMAC’s first in Iraq, follows the success of its master development ‘Gamsha Bay’ in Egypt. The development, to spread across a massive 170 million square feet, will offer residential communities and the best of retail environments and recreational offerings.š Phase 1 of the development has a value of USD 4.5 billion.
DAMAC’s development plans in Erbil were announced at a press conference held today in the presence of His Excellency Nechirvan Barzani, Prime Minister of Kurdistan Regional Government of Iraq, and a number of ministers from the region.
Speaking at the press conference, His Excellency Nechirvan Barzani said: "The Tarin Hills development will not only help promote the global face of Erbil, it will also create jobs and support growth in related sectors, such as tourism and hospitality. We thank DAMAC for taking this initiative which is very positive statement and symbol of the stability and growth potential of the Kurdistan Region. We are confident of the success of this project and pledge our full cooperation with DAMAC and its investors in making Tarin Hills a world class development.”
DAMAC’s Chairman Hussain Sajwani said: “We are very confident that Erbil’s unique topography has great potential to become an attractive destination for both high-end and mass tourism. We are happy to contribute to the development of a new Kurdistan and believe that this investment will contribute towards the growth phase of the region and a landmark in Iraq development.
The Tarin Hills development is a distinctive lifestyle expression and extends the perfect choice of amenities creating a destination for discerning homebuyers and businesses alike.”
Peter Riddoch, CEO of DAMAC Properties, said: “The hills of Tarin will be transformed into a golf course residential community with villas surrounding and intertwined amongst the 18-hole course.
This community will be augmented with a Golf Club and Health Centre, which will be a focal point destination for recreation and leisure. In addition to this, the community will encompass a water and theme park, arts and crafts centres, retail complexes, besides schools and business parks.”
The development will feature Mediterranean styled villas, townhouses, apartment blocks, a variety of retail outlets, a formal and traditional mall, a cluster of office complexes to serve as the business park, a community wide sports centre and spa, arts and crafts centre, business hotels and country lodge hotels, water and theme park andš schools for the residents of Tarin Hills.š
Other features of the project include:
ž A fully gated community with security fence, checkpoints, high-tech screening at entrance gates, numerous internal monitoring points and around-the-clock security patrols.
ž The most sophisticated technology and modern amenities such as, wireless high-speed internet supply and internal telephone network.
ž 24-hr maintenance services (landscaping, swimming pools, electrical, mechanical, plumbing, satellite dish, etc.).
ž Housekeeping services.
ž Gas station with emergency repair services and car decoration shop.
ž Dedicated and safe children’s play areas.
ž Dedicated around the hour bus service to Erbil City Centre.
ž Clear directions on all internal roads and villas for easy navigation.
ž Police Station and Civil Defense inside the community in case of emergencies.
ž Back up generators and water storage tanks.
A dedicated building with a footprint of 3,000 sqm and a total of 10 floors generates over 30,000 sqm of gross space available for various medical clinics and facilities to cater to the health needs of the Tarin Hills residents and the community at large.
A hospitable reception welcomes all, and is supported by state of the art technologies for quick and efficient processing. From pharmacies to pediatrics, from dentistry to chiropractors, a variety of specialists and general MDs will be
able to set up clinics and cater to all public health needs. Set within the business park, the medical center will have fantastic views to the mountains on either side, and is located within a lush landscape park next to a water impounded pond.
The floor plates are big and spacious enough to accommodate large facilities, and can also be broken up into smaller units for those private practices. Its setting within the well maintained community of Tarin Hills will ensure a pleasant and comfortable stay, and no doubt a speedier recovery.
DAMAC Holding has now grown into a global conglomerate with more than 7000 employees in 18 countries. Being one of the first private sector companies to make a commitment to Dubai’s real estate market, DAMAC Properties has become the market leader with a strong sales record to its credit.
