Masdar City earns top digital certifications

Masdar City, Abu Dhabi’s premier hub for sustainability and innovation, has attained the prestigious WiredScore Platinum and SmartScore Gold certifications for its upcoming Masdar City Square and The Link projects, respectively

The WiredScore certification serves as the international standard for evaluating digital integration in urban projects. Analogous to the LEED certification for eco-friendly buildings, WiredScore’s goal is to establish the international benchmark for technological advancements in the built environment, thereby fostering buildings that are smarter and more interconnected, promoting a future that is more cooperative, innovative, and dynamic.

Encompassing seven commercial structures, Masdar City Square spans a total floor area of 50,000 sq m and offers cutting-edge office spaces equipped with superior digital connectivity and intelligent features. The Link, set to be finalised in 2025, includes five buildings designated for both commercial and residential use, covering a total floor area of 30,000 sq m. This development is poised to forge a vibrant, multi-functional space that fluidly combines residential and professional areas with a sophisticated technological framework.

Benjamin Rumsey, senior manager of sustainable development and investments at Masdar City, added, “These first-of-their-kind certifications in Masdar City demonstrate our commitment to delivering best-in-class real estate solutions to our partners and tenants. We initiated the certification process for both developments during the construction period and were able to achieve Platinum and Gold certification without any design modifications. This further validates that our assets are planned to the highest international standards in terms of digital connectivity and smart functionality, in addition to sustainability and wellness. We will continue to push the boundaries in all our future projects as we believe that Masdar City is the destination for people to live, work and play.”

John Hilliard, head of Middle East at WiredScore, remarked, “I am thrilled that we could help Masdar City position its newest office developments at the forefront of a rapidly growing Grade A pipeline in the UAE. By achieving WiredScore Platinum and SmartScore Gold, Masdar City Square and The Link have demonstrated that they provide exceptional connectivity, resilience, smart functionality, and readiness to incorporate future technologies as tenant requirements evolve. Congratulations to the Masdar City team for this fantastic achievement.”