Al Shera’a Building

Al Shera’a

The Tallest, Largest and Smartest Net Positive Government Building in the World

Strategic objective

DEWA actively supports the vision of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid al Maktoum, vice president and prime minister of the UAE and ruler of Dubai, to make Dubai a global centre for clean energy and green economy.

By building the tallest, largest and smartest net positive government building in the world, DEWA is establishing a precedent in Dubai and around the world by maintaining a balance between development and the environment, to protect the right of future generations to live in a clean, healthy and safe environment.

IDEAL DESIGN

Al Shera’a is designed to achieve the LEED Platinum Certification, the WELL Building Standard Platinum Certification and Dubai’s Al Sa’fat Platinum Rating for green buildings.

7,500 (MWh)

Total generation of renewable energy over a year

26,000 square metres

of photovoltaic solar panels

1,000 square metres

of Building Integrated Photovoltaic

MODERN TECHNOLOGIES

Al Shera’a will provide an ideal working environment and well-being for its users. The building’s design maximises the flexibility of its work environment, by being easily and efficiently customisable, demonstrating innovation, and enhancing cooperation and productivity amongst staff and visitors.

The building’s design creates an exceptional experience for building users. The integration of all smart systems allows for data input attainment of energy generation, overall system consumption, the building’s environmental conditions, and user behaviour. Based on this information, the data will support the energy-focused building management system, provide reports for facilities management on individual users’ energy profiles, and providing broadcast service.

Al Sheraa Building

LOCATION AND AREA

Al Shera’a is built in the heart of the Cultural Village at Al Jadaf. It has a built-up area of approximately 200,000 square metres.

By connecting Al Shera’a to the metro station, DEWA promotes sustainable mobility and encourages the use of public transport.