Developer Azizi Developments has announced Azizi Florence, its first project in Sharjah. The launch of the new US $8.2bn master-planned community is said to mark a significant milestone in the developer’s expansion into the emirate.

The freehold development will feature 1,130 villas, more than 6,000 townhouses and 3,500 apartments.

“Returning to Sharjah after more than 3-decades is deeply meaningful to me, as this emirate was my first home in the UAE and an important part of my journey. With Azizi Florence, we are proud to bring back that connection through a community designed for families, wellbeing and a high quality of life,” said Mirwais Azizi, Founder and Chairman of Azizi Group.

Said to be designed as an integrated destination, Azizi Florence aims to bring together residential, retail, hospitality, education, leisure and wellness offerings, centred around a 1.7m sqft Central Park. 6-residential clusters will each feature a park, clubhouse, community center and landscaped gardens, the developer explained.

Azizi Florence further expands Azizi Developments’ UAE portfolio, complementing its flagship Dubai projects, including Burj Azizi and Azizi Venice, the statement concluded.