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 hub for clean energy and the green economy.

By building the tallest, largest and smartest net-positive government building in the world, DEWA is setting a benchmark in Dubai and a globally by maintaining a balance between development and the environmental sustainability, while safeguarding the right of future generations to live in a clean, healthy and safe environment.

IDEAL DESIGN

Al Shera’a has been awarded LEED Platinum certification. The building has also been designed to achieve WELL Building Standard Platinum Certification and Dubai’s Al Sa’fat Platinum rating for green buildings.

LEED Platinum certification (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design).

2 million sq ft

Built-up area

Net Positive

Envisioned to generate annually more energy than it consumes

7,500 MWh

Total renewable energy generated by the building annually

5 MW

Total generation capacity, approximately

200,000+ sq ft

Of photovoltaic solar panels (8,400 photovoltaic solar panels)

Cleaning Robots

To increase solar panel efficiency

9,000+ sq ft

Of Building Integrated Photovoltaic (BIPV) panels (251 integrated panels)

MODERN TECHNOLOGIES

Al Shera’a provides an ideal working environment and promotes the well-being of its users. The building’s flexible design allows workspaces to be reconfigured easily and efficiently, fostering innovation, collaboration and productivity amongst employees.

The building offers an exceptional user experience through the integration of smart systems that monitor energy generation and consumption, environmental conditions and user behaviour. This data supports the building’s energy-focused management system, enables detailed facilities management reporting and enhances overall operational efficiency.

Al Sheraa Building

LOCATION AND AREA

Al Shera'a is located in the heart of Dubai's Cultural Village in Al Jadaf and has a built-up area of approximately two million square feet.

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