Beijing-headquartered China State Construction Engineering Corporation has won a contract from Dubai-based real estate firm Wasl Group to develop the overall infrastructure for its Jumeirah Golf Estates project, known as the Next Chapter.

The masterplan spans 4.68 million square metres (sq m) across six districts: Central Park, the Village, Town Centre & Grand Lake, Golf Course North, Golf Course South and Equestrian Village.

The development will offer 780 villas, 62 mansions, 97 branded residences, 752 estate homes and 10,654 apartments.

It also includes a five-star Mandarin Oriental resort, a tennis stadium, an 18-hole golf course and academy, an equestrian centre, a school, retail centres and other associated facilities.

Wasl Group is one of Dubai’s largest real estate development and asset management entities, established in 2008 by the Dubai Real Estate Corporation.

The company was set up to consolidate and manage a significant portfolio of government-owned real estate assets.

Headquartered in Dubai, Wasl operates across residential, commercial, hospitality and mixed-use segments, and is known for masterplanned communities and urban regeneration projects.

Over the years, Wasl has delivered several mid- to large-scale developments and partnered with international hospitality brands through its Wasl Hospitality arm, helping to expand Dubai’s hotel inventory and support the city’s wider tourism and economic growth agenda.

According to data from regional projects tracker MEED Projects, Wasl Group has a portfolio of over 128 projects, valued at about $18bn.

Wasl's major developments include Wasl1, Wasl Gate, Wasl Village,and Wasl 51.

Its asset portfolio includes notable landmarks such as the Mandarin Oriental Hotel, One & Only The Palm, One & Only Royal Mirage, Nikki Beach, Grand Hyatt Dubai, Le Meridien Mina Seyahi Beach Resort & Marina, the Westin Dubai Mina Seyahi Beach Resort & Marina, Dubai Creek Golf & Yacht Club and Emirates Golf Club.