Dubai Sports City is a destination of enduring spirit and passion, a place whose heart and soul is expressed in rich iconography, timeless rituals and modern heroes. A place where sport is life, champions live, and legends are made. With over 50 million square feet of sporting venues, academies, exceptional homes, cultural activities and retail opportunities, Dubai Sports City is inspired by the greatest cities in the world, but at its heart beats the very essence of sport.
Dubai Sports City is the world’s first purpose-built sports city. Set on 50 million square feet of land within the Dubailand development, Dubai Sports City will feature four magnificent stadia: a 60,000 seat multi-purpose outdoor stadium, a 25,000 capacity cricket stadium, a 10,000 seat multi-purpose indoor arena, and a field hockey venue for 5,000 spectators.
In addition, Dubai Sports City will be the venue for Ernie Els’ first golf course design in the Middle East: an 18-hole championship course named The Dunes which will be the centrepiece of a luxury golf residential community called Victory Heights.
Dubai Sports City will host the first purpose-built Manchester United Soccer Schools facility in the world as well as the International Cricket Council’s (ICC) own Global Cricket Academy, a David Lloyd Tennis Academy and the first Butch Harmon School of Golf outside the United States. The academies area will also house a 3,000 square metre gymnasium and an olympic-length swimming pool.
In addition to the sporting facilities, Dubai Sports City will boast all of the residential and commercial developments expected in a purpose-built city, including international schools, world-class medical facilities, hotels, leisure opportunities and a well-being and lifestyle country club, the Next Generation Club. The primary shopping destination at Dubai Sports City will be a sports-themed retail mall with a leasing capacity of approximately 1.2 million square feet. This mall will be complimented by a multitude of shops, markets, retail plazas and boutiques.
The first phase of Dubai Sports City, which will include the golf course, sports academies and other facilities, as well as the opening phase of the Victory Heights residential community, will be completed by the end of 2007, with the entire development set for completion by 2010.
Shopping Areas: The Arena Mall, the largest retail destination within Dubai Sports City, will offer approximately 1.4 million sq ft of leasing space over 2 floors. Presenting some 230 retail outlets, the mall’s diverse retail mix will provide an appealing combination of speciality stores, everyday shopping outlets, and unique sporting and lifestyle products. There will also be a comprehensive range of fast food outlets and family entertainment venues, as well as a multi-screen cinema complex and an entertainment zone with a sporting theme. Retail leasing has now commenced for the Arena Mall.
North Point, Dubai Sports City’s larger retail and commercial hub, will provide visitors with an appealing combination of upscale casual dining and boutique shopping. Stunning views of the waterfront promenade, outdoor seating and a Riviera-style atmosphere will add to its attraction. Situated at the northern end of Dubai Sports City’s central waterway, at the heart of a vibrant downtown district, the venue will offer approximately 210,000 sq ft of leasing space across 92 units. Retail leasing has now commenced for North Point.
South Point, Dubai Sports City’s second retail and commercial hub, will offer a premium dining and shopping experience. Located in close proximity to the sought-after Victory Heights golf course villa community, and anchored by Dubai Sports City’s boutique hotel, South Point will offer a range of high-end luxury goods, boutique shops, and first-class restaurants. Retail leasing for South Point is schedule to open at a later date.
Schools Manchester United Soccer School
Location: Dubai Sports City
Tel +971 4 329 3313
Fax +971 4 329 3314
muss@dxbsport.com
www.muss.ae
Dubai American Academy
Location: Al Barsha
Tel + 971 4 3479222
Fax + 971 4 3476070
dacademy@emirates.net.ae
www.gemsaa-dubai.com
Dubai National School
Location: Al Barsha
Tel +971 4 3474555
Fax +971 4 3474433
barsha@dns.sch.ae
www.dns.sch.ae
Jumeirah English Speaking School
Location: Arabian Ranches
Tel + 971 4 394 5515
Fax + 971 4 394 3531
jess@jess.sch.ae
Health Institutions Dubai Sports City will host a world-class medical facility including a specialist sports medicine and re-habilitation centre. This facility will also provide the main medical services for the entire development including 24-hour emergency facilities.
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