Sheikh Hamdan Attends Inauguration Of Hewi Nad Al Sheba, Launched Under Hewi Dubai

On Wednesday, January 21st, His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammad bin Rashid Al Maktoum, who is the Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister, and the Minister of Defence, attended the inauguration of Hewi Nad Al Sheba. This is the first community space that has been launched under the Hewi Dubai initiative. Here’s all you need to know about the new space now open.

Sheikh Hamdan Attends Inauguration Of Hewi Nad Al Sheba

‘Hewi’ is a traditional outdoor space where families and neighbours can come together. Here, they can come together to reflect on the spirit of belonging and the connection found. Hewi Nad Al Sheba has been developed by the Dubai Municipality in partnership with Dubai Future Foundation and Ferjan Dubai. For those who are wondering, the initiative aims to create modern community spaces that strengthen social bonds. And as revealed in a report of the Dubai Media Office, it would encourage outdoor activity, support local families and businesses, while also bringing residents of all ages together.

Highlights Of The Community Space

Hamdan bin Mohammed attends the inauguration of ‘Hewi Nad Al Sheba’, the first community space launched under the ‘Hewi Dubai’ initiative. Developed in collaboration between Dubai Municipality, DFF, and ‘Ferjan Dubai’, the initiative aims to create a new generation of community… pic.twitter.com/ihRDLJ2zFo

— Dubai Media Office (@DXBMediaOffice) January 21, 2026

With the initiative designed to preserve the legacy of the traditional Emirati neighbourhood, Sheikh Hamdan mentions how it will also help to see values and social cohesion. And the first space that has opened under this initiative features a contemporary open design. It is aimed to encourage movement, interaction, and community engagement for people across all age groups. With the help of native plants like sidr and tamarisk trees, the space looks quite welcoming.

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Several Dedicated Areas

Not only this, but there are several dedicated areas, such as Al Decha – which is a quiet space for gathering near the mosque, Al Saaha – which is a flexible area for meetings and community events, and Al Yalsa – which is a seating area that overlooks the children’s play zone. There is also a walking path that runs through the site, allowing the residents to connect with nature.

Finally, it’s worth mentioning that Hewi is basically a space that strengthens daily interaction amongst families and neighbours across all ages. With the inauguration of the Hewi Nad Al Sheba, it’s bound to improve the quality of Dubai people’s lives, which is also the top priority for the authorities, as mentioned by Sheikh Hamdan in his post on X.

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