{{Short description|Development in Amman, Jordan}} {{Update|date=June 2023}} thumb|right|View of the New Abdali from the northeast in 2024 thumb|Abdali from southwest '''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 {{convert|384000|sqm|sqmi}} of land, intending to create a total built-up area of over {{convert|2000000|sqm|sqmi}}.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.albawaba.com/business/jordan-fdi-megaprojects-579560|title=Jordan's $5 billion Abdali project: serious investment potential|accessdate=2015-08-21}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://english.alarabiya.net/en/perspective/features/2014/06/29/Shiny-new-downtown-launched-in-Amman.html|title=Shiny new downtown launched in Amman|accessdate=2015-08-21}}</ref> 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.<ref>{{Cite web |title=King briefed on expansion plans for Abdali project {{!}} King Abdullah II Official Website |url=https://kingabdullah.jo/en/news/king-briefed-expansion-plans-abdali-project |access-date=2024-06-13 |website=kingabdullah.jo}}</ref>
==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.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.khaberni.com/news/%D8%A7%D8%B3%D8%AA%D8%AB%D9%85%D8%A7%D8%B1-%D8%B6%D8%AE%D9%85-%D9%84%D9%84%D8%AD%D8%B1%D9%8A%D8%B1%D9%8A-%D8%A8%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%A3%D8%B1%D8%AF%D9%86-%D9%82%D8%B1%D9%8A%D8%A8%D8%A7-226302|title=New Investment for Hariri in Jordan soon|accessdate=3 March 2018|date=3 March 2018|work=Khaberni}}</ref>
===Project components=== thumb|right|A graphical representation of the project's built-up area
====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 (28%) * Offices 363,000 square metres (35%) * Hotels 111,000 square metres (11%) * Retail 273,000 square metres (26%) 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 (9%) * Retail 47,000 square metres (6%) * Residential 457,000 square metres (63%) * Offices 156,000 square metres (22%) Total: 722,000 square metres
====Overall project==== * Hotels 173,000 square metres (10%) * Retail 320,000 square metres (18%) * Residential 744,000 square metres (42%) * Offices 519,000 square metres (30%)
Total: 1,756,000 square metres<ref>[http://abdali.jo/index.php?r=site/page&id=6 Components]</ref>
===Developments===
==== Phase I of Abdali Project ====
=====Completed developments===== *Abdali Mall Company (Abdali Mall) *Emirates Tourism Investment Company LLC (Amman Rotana) *Abdali Boulevard Company (The Boulevard) *Saraya Abdali for Real Estate & Investment (W Hotel) *Al Riyah Real Estate Development Company (Kawar Keystone) *Jordan Dubai Properties for Land Development Company (Business Square) *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 (Commerce One) *Matrix Development (Crystalle Residence) *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 (The Atrium) *Adnan Saffarini & Sons *Societe Generale de Banque-Jordan *Abdali views (The Edge Tower) *Al Seraje for Real Estate Development (Abdali Gateway) *Damac Properties Company LLC (The Heights, Lofts & Courtyard) *Abdali Medical Center (AMC)
=====Planned developments===== *Abdali Mall Company (Abdali Mall Tower) *Saraya Jordan (Capital Tower) *Abdali Investment & Development PSC (Al-Hamad 1B Tower) *Philadelphia for Commercial Complexes LLC (The Avenue) *Bank al Etihad (K Tower)
== 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.
==Gallery== <gallery mode="packed"> File:Al Abdali Project March Amman.JPG|One of the buildings in March 2010 File:Abdali Boulivard Amman 1.jpg|The Boulevard File:Regency Palace Hotel, Marriott, Le Meridien Amman,Le Royal Hotel, Housing Bank Center and Abdali.jpeg|View of Rotana Hotel Amman File:Eastern side of Abdali Project in Amman showing; from right to left; Abdali Gateway, The Heights and Clemanceau Medical Center in 2013.jpg|Eastern side of Abdali Project in 2013 File:Abdali Project 1.jpeg|Eastern side of Abdali Project File:Abdali Hospital.png|Abdali Hospital at night </gallery>
==See also== {{portal|Jordan}} *List of tallest buildings in Amman
==References== {{reflist}}
Category:Buildings and structures in Amman Category:Buildings and structures under construction in Jordan Category:Economy of Jordan Category:Tourism in Jordan