INVESTMENT AND LEASING OPPORTUNITIES AT INNOVATING TODAY FOR A SUSTAINABLE FUTURE

Today’s cities are responsible for almost 80% of the world’s energy consumption and 75% of its carbon emissions. The number of people living in urban areas is set to double to 6.5 billion by 2050. Rapid urbanisation presents us with massive sustainability challenges that can be best met by adopting a radical new approach towards developing the cities of the future.

Since its inception in 2008, Masdar City has defined itself by following the same visionary approach. Built on the pillars of innovation and research, the City is a living testament to how fresh innovative ideas and collaboration can help mould a distinctive and inspiring urban ecosystem. Masdar City is open to everyone. It brings together residents, students, academics, entrepreneurs, business leaders and investors in a collaborative environment that enables all to live, learn and grow. Welcome to Masdar City, the new 'greenprint' for future cities and sustainable living.

Siemens Middle East HQ at Masdar City Incubator Building, home to Masdar Free Zone's One-Stop Shop at Masdar City 70% OF THE WORLD’S POPULATION WILL LIVE IN CITIES BY 2050 2/3 OF GLOBAL ENERGY DEMAND ATTRIBUTED TO CITIES 1/5TH OF CARBON EMISSIONS COME FROM BUILDINGS

Wind Tower at Masdar City 2 6,000,000 SQUARE METRES: MASDAR CITY’S TOTAL SITE AREA 62% OF THE TOTAL PLOT AREA IS DEDICATED TO RESIDENTIAL PROPERTIES

10% OF THE TOTAL PLOT AREA IS DEDICATED TO CORPORATE OFFICE PROPERTIES

Khalifa University of Science and Technology Masdar Campus at Masdar City

Whether you are a developer, an investor or a business looking TAILORED OPPORTUNITIES for office space, Masdar City offers a broad range of opportunities geared to the unique needs of every entity, from buying or leasing FOR INVESTORS AND development plots to creating bespoke office and retail spaces. BUSINESSES Land Developers can choose between buying or leasing land (Musataha) to develop their own projects that enhance the City's theme of mixed-use community living, with sustainability at its core. The investment options include, but are not limited to, apartments, villas, townhouses, office buildings, schools, universities, retail outlets, light industrial facilities, research and development facilities, and hotels.

Build to Suit Large organisations can partner with Masdar City to engineer bespoke commercial, retail, residential, recreational, educational, healthcare and corporate spaces. The dedicated team at Masdar City can design and deliver a complete project within specific business, technical, and financial parameters.

Office Space For businesses, including start-ups and small and medium enterprises, Masdar City has office spaces that cater to the unique specifications of each entity. We offer shell & core or offices that are fully furnished and equipped, saving businesses time and money and allowing them to prioritise their core business activities.

Retail Space Retailers have the opportunity to lease space to house food and beverage and Khalifa University of Science and Technology International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) HQ Khalifa University of Science and Technology service outlets throughout Masdar City. Masdar Campus Laboratories at Masdar City Masdar Campus at Masdar City 4 42% OF THE COMPANIES 42% REGISTERED ARE FROM THE MIDDLE EAST

33% OF THE COMPANIES REGISTERED ARE FROM EUROPE 5 DAYS IS THE AVERAGE BUSINESS SUPPORT, TIME NEEDED TO SET UP ANY BUSINESS EVERY STEP OF THE WAY 32% GROWTH RATE FOR NET LEASABLE AREA OVER THE NEXT 4 YEARS As an economic free zone, Masdar City offers a hassle-free environment in which companies can operate. The competitive pricing, comprehensive support system, and synergy that springs from the City's unique innovation ecosystem combine to offer an immense value-add to all partners.

Masdar City’s free zone status gives Tenants benefit from a wide spectrum tenants a range of advantages, of support services provided by Masdar including: Free Zone’s One-Stop Shop team: • 100% foreign ownership • Registration, licensing and leasing • 100% exemption from corporate and • Visa services, including medical personal income taxes checks • 0% import tariffs • Dependents sponsorship • Quick and easy set-up with a One-Stop • Chamber of Commerce Shop for registration, government membership relations and visa processing • Emirates ID card processing • Freedom to repatriate capital and profits • Document authentication • Launching point into local, regional • P.O. Box set-up and international markets • Facilities and property management • Critical mass of sector knowledge • Meeting room and conference and talent facilities • R&D hub partnering with Khalifa University of Science and Technology Masdar Campus • Highly cost effective licensing and office space • Proximity to Abu Dhabi International Airport and only 40 minutes driving time to

In 2017, Masdar Free Zone was named one of the best free zones in the world for startup companiess by fDi Magazine (part of the Financial Times). Masdar Free Zone's One-Stop Shop, located on the ground floor of the Incubator Building at Masdar City Incubator Building at Masdar City 6 15 PHD & 532 MASTERS GRADUATES FROM MASDAR INSTITUTE IN 2015 AND 2016

14 US PATENTS ISSUED & 70+ PATENT APPLICATIONS FILED AT MASDAR INSTITUTE A PIONEERING HUB

5 TECH-BASED STARTUPS LAUNCHED TO DATE BY OF KNOWLEDGE AND MASDAR INSTITUTE ALUMNI COMMERCE

Innovation defines what Masdar City is all about. It is a growing ecosystem where specialised knowledge and enterprise interact to fuel creativity. The City links education with research & development and business with investment opportunities to form a collaborative and entrepreneurial environment within a single investment and free zone.

• At the heart of this ecosystem is the Khalifa University of Science and Technology Masdar Campus. The institute is an independent, research-driven graduate university that focuses on the creation and development of cutting-edge renewable energy and sustainability solutions. Businesses, tenants and partners are encouraged to work alongside the institute to help accelerate breakthrough technologies to marketability and can make use of its labs for research activities, while taking advantage of access to its rich pool of current talent and over 500 post-graduate students. • Masdar City is home to a series of pioneering R&D and pilot facilities that drive new knowledge from within the ecosystem, while nurturing and implementing a number of ground-breaking solar energy, energy storage, green building and urban sustainability projects. • Real estate developers can choose from an exciting portfolio of plots that encompass residential, commercial, institutional, light industrial and hospitality opportunities. • Large companies can follow the lead of organisations such as Four Pearl rated International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) and LEED Platinum certified Siemens Middle East Headquarters, both located in Masdar City. Investors can create similar dedicated buildings and bespoke office spaces of their own. • Start-ups and SMEs will find spaces and services designed to accelerate their growth in the existing Incubator Building, the new Accelerator Building or in upcoming office spaces – all engineered to meet the highest standards of design and sustainability.

Some of our signature tenants include:

Khalifa University of Science and Technology Masdar Campus at Masdar City 8 A ‘GREENPRINT’ FOR TOMORROW’S SUSTAINABLE CITIES

Masdar City is on a journey to build one of the most sustainable urban developments on the planet. It is pioneering a ‘greenprint’ that conforms to the three pillars of sustainability – social, economic and environmental – and allows cities around the world to accommodate rapid urbanisation, reduce energy use and water consumption, optimise waste management and lower carbon emissions.

Masdar City combines ancient Arabic architectural techniques with modern technology to create one of the world’s largest clusters of high-performance buildings. The cluster operates as a real-time laboratory that monitors, studies and improves upon ways cities use, conserve and share resources. Each building in Masdar City is constructed with low-carbon cement, utilises aluminum that is 90% drawn from recycled sources, and is designed to reduce energy and water consumption by at least 40%. These specifications are set in accordance with LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) and Estidama Pearl Building Rating System baselines. Estidama – named after the Arabic word for sustainability – is administered by the Abu Dhabi Urban Planning Council. Getting into and around Masdar City is simple, due to a variety of low carbon public transportation options, including the Personal Rapid Transit (PRT), electric and public buses and the upcoming Metro Line, Light Rail Transit (LRT), Group Rapid Transit (GRT). Once inside, Masdar City is completely pedestrianised and will boast excellent cycle routes to encourage a healthier lifestyle in a safe and convenient environment.

10 DEGREES CELSIUS REDUCTION IN PERCEIVED TEMPERATURE

40% LESS ENERGY AND WATER CONSUMPTION THAN CONVENTIONAL CITIES OF COMPARABLE SIZE 100% PEDESTRIAN FRIENDLY Personal Rapid Transit (PRT) at Masdar City Incubator Building, home to Masdar Free Zone's One-Stop Shop at Masdar City Masdar City Illustrative Masterplan 10 580+ COMPANIES FROM 6 CONTINENTS OPERATE FROM MASDAR CITY

2 MAIN HEADQUARTERS: SIEMENS MIDDLE EAST & IRENA HEADQUARTERS

2 BUILDINGS WITH DEDICATED OFFICE SPACE: INCUBATOR BUILDING & ACCELERATOR BUILDING

Jim's Kitchen Table at Masdar City

Today, Masdar City is home to a diverse, innovative and A THRIVING AND thriving community of businesses that range from start-ups to SMEs and multinationals. When completed in 2030, the ENTREPRENEURIAL City will be home to 50,000 residents and a base for 40,000 BUSINESS COMMUNITY professionals and students. The City’s growing residential, commercial, institutional, leisure and hospitality spaces and award winning cafés and restaurants are designed to offer a well-rounded urban experience in a unique environment to residents, professionals, visitors and tourists alike. Masdar City’s contemporary architecture and narrow shaded walkways naturally bring people closer together and create a unique ambience, while a series of integrated, pedestrian-friendly districts and open public spaces help to promote a healthier way of living. The next phase of the City’s evolution will see the development of homes, schools, mosques and parks, along with additional cafes, restaurants, as well as service and retail outlets. Various urban components are master-planned to connect with pedestrian pathways as well as its rapidly developing public transport system. Some of our retailers include:

Melius Restaurant at Masdar City Khalifa University of Science and Technology Caribou Coffee at Masdar City Masdar Campus at Masdar City 12 SUSTAINABLE INNOVATION AND THINKING

Masdar City is the centrepiece of a strategic Abu Dhabi Government initiative that facilitates the emirate's efforts to extend its energy leadership beyond hydrocarbons.

Abu Dhabi, the capital of the , is recognised as a global pioneer in renewable energy, and is renowned for the development of numerous innovative renewable technologies and initiatives. This accolade is, in part, down to the vision and achievements of Masdar, Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company, which is committed to advancing the development, commercialisation and deployment of renewable energy and clean technologies. As a sustainable urban destination, Masdar City is focused on the welfare of its community. The City acts as a catalyst for other urban areas around the world, encouraging them to follow its example and embrace its pioneering sustainable practices. Investing in Masdar City offers a unique opportunity to be part of this vision.

2.7 GW OF RENEWABLE ENERGY The Solar PV Plant at Masdar City Khalifa University of Science and Technology Masdar PROJECTS ARE IN OPERATION Campus Student Accommodation at Masdar City OR UNDER DEVELOPMENT AROUND THE WORLD USD $2.7 BILLION INVESTED BY MASDAR IN CLEAN ENERGY PROJECTS AROUND THE WORLD 2.5 MILLION METRIC TONS OF CARBON DIOXIDE PER YEAR DISPLACED BY MASDAR PROJECTS

Khalifa University of Science and Technology Masdar Campus Multi-Use Hall at Masdar City 14 20 MINUTES TO DOWNTOWN ABU DHABI 40 MINUTES MASDAR CITY IS TO DUBAI 5 MINUTES TO YOUR GATEWAY TO ABU DHABI EMERGING MARKETS INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT

Masdar City is at the crossroads of the emerging markets of the Middle East and Asia, and connects seamlessly to a strong logistics and transport network.

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Khalifa University of Science and Technology Etihad Eco Residences Masdar City Masdar Campus Phase 1A Big Project ME Awards 2017 Rethinking The Future Award 2016 Emirates Energy Award 2013 Category: Sustainable Project of the Year Awarding Body: Rethinking The Future Category: Energy Efficiency for Public Sector Award: Sustainable Project of the Year at the Big Project ME Awards Category: Urban Design (Concept) Award: Gold Award MEED Awards 2018 Award: First Award Project: Khalifa University of Science and Technology Masdar Campus Category: Sustainable Project of the Year for UAE and GCC Project: Masdar City Phase 2 Detailed Master Plan of Science and Technology, Masdar City Award: Winner AIA Middle East Design Awards 2015 British Expertise International Awards 2013 Awarding Body: AIA Middle East Category: Outstanding International Architecture Project Masdar Institute Neighbourhood Category: AIA Middle East Design and Planning Award Award: Winner Award: Winner Project: Khalifa University of Science and Technology Masdar Campus Cityscape Global Awards – Emerging Markets 2018 Project: Masdar City Phase 2 Detailed Master Plan of Science and Technology, Masdar City Category: Residential - Low to Medium Rise Project Awards - Future Energy Efficiency Global Forum Visionaries 2012 The International Awards for Liveable Communities 2012 Award: Winner Awarding Body: EE Global International Steering Committee Awarding Body: LivCom Category: Energy Efficiency Visionary for the Africa-Middle East region Category: Environmentally Sustainable Built Project Awards Award: Energy Efficiency Visionary for the Africa-Middle East region Award: First Prize Project: Masdar City Project: Khalifa University of Science and Technology Masdar Campus Phase 1A Condé Nast Traveller Innovation & Design Award 2009 Awarding Body: Condé Nast Traveler Big Project Middle East Construction and Sustainability Category: Sustainability Awards of Excellence 2012 Award: Sustainability Award Category: Green Building Project Of The Year Project: Masdar City Award: Winner Project: Khalifa University of Science and Technology Masdar Campus Cityscape Real Estate Awards 2009 Phase 1A Awarding Body: Cityscape Category: Sustainable Development Award Construction Week Awards Programme for 2012 Award: Best Sustainable Development Award Category: Sustainable Project of the Year Project: Masdar Development, Abu Dhabi Award: Winner Project: Khalifa University of Science and Technology Masdar Campus Euromoney and Ernst & Young Global Renewable Energy Awards 2007 of Science and Technology, Masdar City Award: Sustainable City of the Year Project: Masdar City Construction Week Awards Programme for 2012 Category: Overall Project of the Year Cityscape Real Estate Awards 2007 Award: Winner Award: Best Environmental Real Estate Project Project: Khalifa University of Science and Technology Masdar Campus Project: Masdar City of Science and Technology, Masdar City Siemens Middle East HQ RIBA International Awards 2011 Category: International Projects Project: Khalifa University of Science and Technology Masdar Campus MEED Quality Award for Projects 2013 Phase 1A Category: GCC Sustainable Project of the Year Award: Winner International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) HQ MEED Quality Award for Projects 2013 Category: UAE Sustainable Project of the Year MEED Quality Award for Projects 2016 Award: Winner Category: National Winner Project: Siemens Building, Masdar City Award: Winner Citiscape Global Awards – Emerging Markets 2013 Arabian Property Awards 2016 Category: Sustainability Award – Built Awarding Body: Arabian Property Awards Award: First Prize Category: 2016 - 2017 MIPIM Architectural Review Future Projects Award 2012 Award: Best Office Architecture, Dubai Awarding Body: The Architectural Review EGBC Awards 2015 Category: Offices Category: Green Project of the Year Award: Winner Award: Green Commercial Building of the Year International Property Awards 2012 BGreen Awards 2014 Awarding Body: International Property Awards Category: Sustainable Construction Project of the Year Category: Arabia 2012 Award: Winner Award: Winner, Five Star Best Office Architecture Big Project ME Awards 2014 Middle East Architects Award 2012 Category: Green Project of the Year Awarding Body: ITP Business Award: Green Project of the Year at the Big Project ME Awards Category: Sustainable Project of the Year Award: First Prize Middle East Architects Award 2012 Awarding Body: ITP Business Category: Commercial Project of the Year Award: First Prize MASDAR CITY P.O. Box 54115, Abu Dhabi, UAE 800+MASDAR (627327) [email protected] www.masdar.ae MASDAR FREE ZONE join [email protected] www.masdarcityfreezone.com FOLDER POCKET FOR PAGE 18 FOLD MARK

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