New Residential Quarter and Hotel Approved for Dimona

The District Planning and Building Commission has approved the establishment of a new residential quarter in the desert city of Dimona. The plan includes approximately 1,060 housing units and a hotel with 250 rooms. The development also incorporates public institutions, commercial areas, bicycle paths, and aims to preserve the nearby Narcissus Nature Reserve.

The new quarter will feature a mix of single-family homes and multi-story apartment buildings. The latter will be concentrated along the quarter's ring road, with commercial storefronts, while single-family homes will be situated on the neighborhood's perimeter, adjacent to open spaces. A key aspect of the plan is the quarter's proximity to the Narcissus Nature Reserve, with designated observation points and connections to hiking trails within the reserve, designed to minimize impact on open areas and protect the desert landscape.

Public, educational, and community facilities will be centrally located within the quarter for accessibility. Dimona Mayor Benny Biton stated that the plan addresses the demand for housing in the city and aims to boost local tourism with the new hotel. He emphasized the successful integration of modern construction, advanced educational and community facilities, and careful preservation of the unique Narcissus Nature Reserve, demonstrating Dimona's capacity for growth while maintaining its environmental quality.

The approval allows for the progression to the next stages of development and land marketing. The Ministry of Construction and Housing intends to begin marketing the housing units within the current year.