Bloom Living Captures Four Arabian Property Awards for Excellence in Community Design
The integrated residential development in Zayed City has been recognised across multiple categories for its distinctive Mediterranean architecture, thoughtful urban planning and commitment to human-centred community living.
Within the carefully conceived landscape of Zayed City sits Bloom Living, a residential community that has captured the attention of the international property world. The development has been honoured with four accolades at the Arabian Property Awards 2026, a recognition that speaks to the considered vision underlying its conception.
The awards span multiple dimensions of the project’s identity. Bloom Living received recognition for best Apartment Condominium Development in Abu Dhabi, a distinction that acknowledges the calibre and variety of its residential offerings. The development was also named best Residential Development in Abu Dhabi, reflecting an approach grounded in understanding how residents and families genuinely inhabit their homes and neighbourhoods.
The project’s integrated nature earned it two further honours: best Mixed Use Development in Abu Dhabi and best Mixed Use Architecture in Abu Dhabi. These accolades recognise the seamless weaving together of residential spaces, education facilities, retail, leisure venues, wellness amenities and everyday services into one cohesive, walkable community. As we reported in our coverage of Toledo, the Mediterranean-inspired townhouses within Bloom Living, the architectural language draws inspiration from Spanish Mediterranean design, creating a distinctive visual identity.
The masterplan itself has been celebrated for placing landscaped open spaces, connectivity and pedestrian experience at its core. This philosophy extends beyond mere aesthetic consideration; it reflects a fundamental belief about how thriving communities are formed. Carlos Wakim, Chief Executive of Bloom Holding, noted that the multiple recognitions underscore “the strength of our vision for community living, bringing together thoughtfully designed homes, distinctive architecture and a carefully integrated mix of amenities and everyday services to create a connected environment centred on how people live.”
The Arabian Property Awards form part of the International Property Awards, one of the world’s most respected programmes honouring excellence across global real estate. An independent panel of leading industry professionals evaluates submissions according to criteria encompassing design, quality, service, originality and innovation.
What it means for Abu Dhabi
The recognition underscores Abu Dhabi’s growing prominence as a destination for thoughtfully designed, human-centred residential communities. The awards validate an approach to urban development that prioritises not simply residential units but the quality of life and social connectivity within neighbourhoods. Bloom Living represents a model of contemporary community building that integrates work, education, leisure and daily living within walkable distances, addressing evolving expectations about how people wish to inhabit their cities.
For the emirate, these accolades reflect the calibre of development now taking place within its boundaries, attracting international recognition and positioning Abu Dhabi as a centre of architectural excellence and innovative residential design. The awards also signal the international property sector’s confidence in the emirate’s vision for sustainable, integrated urban communities.
Source: WAM