Frequently Asked Questions about the Sde Dov District

This page provides clear and up-to-date answers to the most frequently asked questions about the Sde Dov District, including its location, planning areas, projects, developers, timelines, transportation, prices, and future development.

The information on this page is updated regularly in accordance with planning approvals, tenders, and construction progress.

Last updated: January 2026

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The Sde Dov District is located in northern Tel Aviv, on the site of the former Sde Dov Airport, which was evacuated in 2020.

The district boundaries are:

  • The Mediterranean Sea to the west

  • Profess Street to the north

  • Levi Eshkol Street to the east

  • Shai Agnon Street to the south

Nearby neighborhoods include Kokhav HaTzafon to the south, Lamed and Nofei Yam to the east, and Azorei Chen to the northeast.

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Approximately 16,000 residential units are planned in the Sde Dov District.

In addition to housing, the district will include commercial areas, employment zones, public institutions, parks, a coastal promenade, and advanced transportation infrastructure.

The district is divided into three main residential areas: Eshkol (South), Central, and North.

Eshkol Area (South):

  • The first area marketed to developers

  • Approximately 5,000 residential units

  • Construction has already begun

  • Located near Yarkon Park and the Kokhav HaTzafon and Lamed neighborhoods

Central Area:

  • The heart of the district

  • Approximately 6,000 residential units

  • Intensive mixed-use development: residential, offices, retail, and hotels

  • Located between Ibn Gabirol Boulevard and the coastline

Northern Area:

  • Approximately 5,000 residential units

  • Adjacent to the coastal park and Tel Baruch Beach

  • Intensive mixed-use development: residential, offices, retail, and hotels

  • Future interface with Tel Aviv Plan TA/3700, extending coastal development northward toward Herzliya

Dozens of developers, including many of Israel’s largest companies, are active in the district.

  • Eshkol Area:
    Avisror Moshe & Sons, Y.H. Dimri, Israel Canada, Nahmias Group, Shikun & Binui Real Estate, Levinstein Allied Group, and Mivne.
  • מתחם מרכזי:
    Gindi Israel, Hagag Group, Ahim Israel, Electra Residential, Dan Real Estate, A.A.Y. (Abu Residential), Tomer Koko Investments, Luzon–Ronson More, Prashkovsky, Palace Ra’anana.
  • Northern Area:
    Y.H. Dimri, Shikun & Binui, Shapir Residential, Chen & Itai Gindi, Aviv Residential, Euro Israel, Luzon–Ronson More, Avrahami, Tashluz, Shimon Amir, Nachshon Kivity, Union Liv, A.M. Residential Israel, Mediterranean Towers.

As of today, several projects in the Sde Dov District are already being marketed under official commercial names.

Eshkol Area (for full project details in Eshkol):

Central Area:

Browse projects currently on the market

As planning advances, building permits are granted, and additional projects are launched, new marketing names are expected to be announced and added based on official developer updates.

Sales began first in the Eshkol Area and later expanded to the Central Area.

Eshkol, in the southern part of the district, was the first area where plots were marketed to developers, and construction has already begun on several sites. Recently, plots in the Central and Northern areas have also been marketed, and initial sales have started in Central Area projects.
Information about projects currently on the market can be found on the Projects page.

Yes. Approximately 6,900 residential units are designated as inclusive housing.

This category includes, among others:

  • Affordable housing

  • Small apartments

  • Long-term rental housing

  • Apartments without parking (zero-parking standard)

  • Assisted living

  • Student housing

The primary transportation solution is the Green Line of the Tel Aviv Light Rail, complemented by dedicated public transportation lanes on main streets and an extensive bicycle path network.

The Green Line, already under construction, will include the following stations within the district, all along Ibn Gabirol Boulevard:

  • Profess

  • Nofei Yam

  • Einstein

  • Zehava Levitov

Nearby stations east of the district:

  • Levi Eshkol

  • Namir

South of the district:

  • Reading

The line is scheduled to begin operations in December 2030, around the time the first residential units are delivered.

The Sde Dov District will feature one of the largest park systems in Israel.

  • Coastal Park – approximately 265 dunams, including bicycle paths, sports facilities, and shaded areas

  • Runway Park – along the historic airport runway

  • Linear Park – connecting eastern neighborhoods to the sea

In addition, numerous community gardens are planned, ensuring that every apartment is within a short walking distance of a green space.

The architectural vision combines iconic luxury residential towers with mid-rise buildings, low-rise urban fabric, and continuous public open spaces.

The district is planned in an innovative urban style, led by leading Israeli and international architectural firms, with an emphasis on:

  • Architecturally distinctive towers with varying heights

  • Active street-level urban fabric

  • Modern façades and high-quality finishing materials

  • Large balconies and open views of the sea and green spaces

The planning vision aims to create a prestigious urban district with a clear architectural identity, serving as a symbol of modern architecture and Israeli luxury on an international scale.

Tower heights range between 20 and 45 floors.

Additionally, the district will include:

  • Mid-rise buildings up to 16 floors

  • Low-rise urban fabric buildings up to 9 floors

The planning preserves open spaces and a stepped skyline to maximize sea views while integrating harmoniously with the coastal environment.

Initial occupancy is expected in 2030–2031.

  • Excavation and retaining works began in the Eshkol Area in 2024.

  • The first building permit was issued in September 2025 (Rainbow Project).

  • Large-scale construction is expected to begin in 2026.

  • Full completion of the district is targeted for 2035.

Yes. Approximately 3,000 hotel rooms are planned.

  • 16 plots designated for hotels.

  • 8 of them located on the first line to the sea.

  • Luxury hotels and urban resorts at international standards.

The Reading Marina will be upgraded and expanded into an urban leisure marina.

  • Approximately 300 berths.

  • Sailing and water sports activities.

  • Connection to Reading Park and the coastal promenade.

  • Sailing club and maritime school.

The district’s coastline will extend nearly two kilometers and include a coastal park, regulated beaches, and leisure facilities.

In the northern part of the district lies Tel Baruch Beach, a regulated bathing beach with a lifeguard station, café, and parking.

A continuous coastal promenade will be developed along the entire shoreline, featuring:

  • Modern beach facilities

  • Water sports complexes

  • Cafés and restaurants

  • Full accessibility for people with disabilities

  • Direct connections to parks and bicycle paths

The vision is to create an open public coastal continuum integrating residential living, leisure, and nature on the first line to the sea.

The Sde Dov District will include a wide range of public institutions supporting full urban community life.

Institutions already designated in the plans include:

Additional planned institutions across the district:

  • Educational institutions and kindergartens

  • Sports and community centers

  • Cultural and welfare facilities

  • Neighborhood public buildings

All institutions will be integrated into the urban fabric, ensuring walkable access for residents as part of an advanced, mixed-use urban planning concept.

Yes. The Sde Dov District is planned as an advanced green urban development.

Planned solutions include: