Al-Naser Boulevard

Overview

Al-Naser Boulevard is an urban redevelopment project in Homs, presented by its developers as the first major urban project in the city following the change of the former regime. It is located on land extending between the Al-Qarabis neighborhood, the wholesale market (Souq al-Hal), the dyehouses (al-Masabegh), and Al-Nasr Park.

The project is multi-purpose, combining residential, commercial, and recreational uses around a large public park. According to local sources, it is subject to debate due to the history of expropriation and the property rights of Al-Qarabis residents.

Project Definition

The project is described as an integrated real-estate and urban development scheme in central Homs, positioned by its developers as a starting point for rebuilding in the city. It aims to transform the area between the dyehouses, Souq al-Hal, Al-Qarabis, and Al-Nasr Park into an urban district that includes housing, commercial facilities, a large public park, and a new wholesale market.

A slogan associated with the project, "Al-Nasr Boulevard, hand in hand, we rebuild it together," has been displayed on billboards in Homs.

Location and Area

Location

The site is in central Homs, on the bank of the Orontes River. It lies between the Al-Qarabis neighborhood and its orchards to one side, and the dyehouses, Souq al-Hal, and Al-Nasr Park to the other.

Area

The project covers several components:

• A public park of about 350,000 m2, including green areas, water features, and playgrounds.
• Additional land for residential and commercial construction, totaling several hundred thousand further square meters. No precise total area has been published.

Descriptive Map

The project extends from the Corniche and Asi al-Maymas to the west, passing through the Al-Qarabis orchards, and reaching the dyehouses, the wholesale market, and Al-Nasr Park to the east and north.

Main Components

Housing Units

• Construction of around 4,500 housing units.
• Part of the units are allocated to low-income families and families of martyrs.

Public Park and Green Space

• Rehabilitation and expansion of Al-Nasr Park into a public park of about 350,000 m2.
• Planned features include green areas, water features, playgrounds, and pedestrian paths.

Commercial and Investment Facilities

• Construction of commercial and investment buildings, shops, and offices.
• The stated goal is to support economic activity in the area.

New Wholesale Market (Souq al-Hal)

• Relocation of the old wholesale market.
• Replacement with a new central wholesale market on the city's outskirts, described by officials as built to international standards.
• The boulevard is to be linked to this new commercial hub.

New Infrastructure

• Upgrading of road networks, sewage systems, and water and electricity networks.
• Creation of main streets and service facilities.

Cost, Timeline, and Jobs

• Implementation period: about seven years from the start of works.
• Official figures cite around 4,500 new housing units.
• Official figures cite approximately 15,000 direct and indirect job opportunities during construction and operation.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Al-Naser Boulevard located?

The project is in central Homs, on the bank of the Orontes River, between the Al-Qarabis neighborhood and its orchards on one side and the dyehouses, Souq al-Hal, and Al-Nasr Park on the other.

How many housing units does the project include?

The project includes around 4,500 housing units, part of which are allocated to low-income families and families of martyrs.

How large is the public park?

The public park covers about 350,000 m2 and is planned to include green areas, water features, playgrounds, and pedestrian paths.

How long is the implementation period?

The stated implementation period is about seven years from the start of works, with official figures citing approximately 15,000 direct and indirect job opportunities during construction and operation.

UPDATE 24.05.2026

On-Site Construction & Infrastructure

• Excavation Started: Heavy machinery and excavation teams have officially begun ground-breaking operations, focusing on the outer edges near the old Al-Hal market and the tanneries (Al-Masabigh) area.
• Surrounding Improvements: In coordination with the developer, city municipality workshops have started repairing the surrounding sidewalks and installing modern street lighting to secure the perimeter during the construction phase.

Legal Regulations & Property Claims

• Damage Assessment Committees: The Homs Governorate has formed specialized engineering and legal committees to evaluate private properties located within the project boundaries. They are determining exact compensation based on location and previous damage percentages.
• Securing Ownership Rights: Property and shop owners in the legally zoned sectors have been invited to submit their official ownership deeds. This ensures they receive fair compensation, which could be a direct financial payout or a brand-new alternative property on-site after completion.

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