Work on the development of the huge Al Mamsha project in Sharjah, Dubai’s neighbouring emirate, has been escalated, it was announced this week. The €700m project has entertainment facilities embedded into its primarily residential plan.

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The developers, the Alef Group, based in Sharjah, also includes retail and general leisure in its plans which are based mainly on a traffic-free environment, with walkways dominating its characteristics. It will cover three million square feet and will be rich in water and green areas. Retail will cover over half-a-million square feet and features will include nurseries, beauty spa, fitness facilities, and an entertainment area with an FEC and multiplex cinema.