Hessyan Second is a district of Dubai.
Hessyan Second is a sparsely developed sector in the south-west of the Emirate of Dubai, situated on the boundary with Abu Dhabi. The district is dominated by energy and environmental assets rather than residential or commercial neighbourhoods. Public access to much of the land is restricted; existing uses include an energy complex, a few temporary labour camps and roadside services.
Hessyan Second occupies part of Dubai’s large south-western sector that contains a mix of master-planned communities elsewhere in the region, industrial zones and major logistics corridors. The principal occupant of the immediate area is the Hassyan energy complex, developed under the oversight of the Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA). The site includes a high-output power station and associated infrastructure. Construction of the complex began in the late 2010s, with the first unit entering operation in 2020. The facility was designed to operate continuously at high output and was initially built to use coal, with the option to switch to natural gas. Its coastal siting supports seawater cooling and the logistics necessary for fuel handling.
Along the coast adjacent to Hessyan Second lies the Jebel Ali Wildlife Sanctuary, a significant protected area in Dubai that contains coral reef, seagrass, mangroves, sandy beaches and wetland habitats. This wetland complex was added to the Ramsar List of Wetlands of International Importance in 2018. The Emirates NBD 60th Anniversary Mangrove Forest was established within the Jebel Ali Marine Sanctuary; the project planted an initial 60 mangrove saplings on a nine-acre site, with a target for much larger planting over time. The sanctuary and associated conservation works are important for local biodiversity, supporting species such as turtles, fish, rays, migratory birds and marine mammals. The area is also noted as a nesting site for the hawksbill turtle.
Primary vehicular access to Hessyan Second is via Sheikh Zayed Road (E11), the main north–south highway that links this sector to central Dubai and onward to Abu Dhabi.
Travel times vary according to traffic and route choice.
The built environment within Hessyan Second is limited. Apart from the Hassyan energy complex and peripheral support facilities, development is minimal, with a service station and several temporary labour accommodations in the area. Most land is closed to casual public access and remains undeveloped for residential or commercial growth.
As an area focused on energy operations and conservation, Hessyan Second has a markedly different character from a typical real-estate district. Protected coastal habitats and major utility infrastructure shape land use and access.
Hessyan Second is most relevant to organisations and stakeholders with interests in utilities, heavy industry, logistics and coastal ecology. Typical parties for whom the area may be appropriate include:
The district is not structured as a conventional residential or mixed-use community; its planning and operational context is determined by strategic energy infrastructure and protected natural habitats.
Can I visit the Jebel Ali Wildlife Sanctuary and the mangrove sites?
Public access to the sanctuary and coastal conservation areas is restricted or controlled. Visits typically take place through organised activities rather than unrestricted casual entry; contact the managing authorities or organised operators for permitted access options.
What is the Hassyan energy complex?
The Hassyan complex is a large power-generation facility developed with oversight from DEWA. Construction began in the late 2010s and the first generating unit started operation in 2020. The plant was constructed to run continuously at high output with fuel flexibility designed into the project.
How do I reach central Dubai from Hessyan Second?
Primary road access is via Sheikh Zayed Road (E11). Typical driving times are roughly 42 minutes to Dubai Mall, 33 minutes to Palm Jumeirah, 39 minutes to Burj Al Arab and 35 minutes to The Walk JBR. Airport drives are roughly 50 minutes to DXB and 32 minutes to Al Maktoum International Airport.
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