The Dubai Sports City is a $4 billion, 50000000 square feet (4,645,152 m²) mixed-use sports city currently being constructed in Dubai

Dubai

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, United Arab Emirates

United Arab Emirates

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. The city will consist of apartment

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 buildings as well as several sports facilities. The first structures opened in late 2007. Many people believed it was going to be used in Dubai's possible bid to host the 2016 Summer Olympics

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, but Dubai never submitted a bid.

Dubai Properties

Dubai Properties

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 is master developer of this project for infrastructure. The project is expected to be complete in 2011.

Fact Sheet

• The world's first integrated sports city
• Formally launched in March 2004 as a cornerstone project of Dubailand
• Dubai Sports City is set on 50000000 square feet (4,645,152 m²) and incorporate world-class sporting venues and sports academies, as well as residential and commercial properties and all related amenities such as hotels, entertainment outlets, schools, medical facilities and retail opportunities
• Total project cost - US$4 billion
• The first completed facility in Dubai Sports City is the 18-hole championship golf course, The Els Club, Ernie Els’ first golf course design concept in the Middle East, which is now open for play to members.
• Estimated population of 70,000 within Dubai Sports City

Sports Venues

Dubai Sports City will contain the following sporting complexes:

• The main sports structure will be the 60,000 seat, multi-purpose outdoor stadium
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  . This stadium will be used for athletics
  Athletics (track and field)
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  , cricket
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   and football
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• A 25,000 seat cricket ground
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• A 10,000 seat indoor arena
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• A 5,000 seat field hockey stadium
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  DSC Hockey Stadium is a description of a new multi-use stadium in Dubai, United Arab Emirates that is currently under construction. It will mainly be used for field hockey. It is due to open in April of 2009 and will have a capacity of 5,000 spectators. It is part of the new mixed-use sports city...
  
  . The stadium will provide a base to the UAE Hockey Committee and the WorldHockey Academy. The Hockey Stadium is situated at the Dubai Sports City Academy's Campus and provides world-class facilities for international athletes and local enthusiasts. The WorldHockey Academy is the first facility of its kind anywhere in the world. Through a partnership between Dubai Sports City and the International Hockey Federation
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  , the WorldHockey Academy will provide coaching at the highest professional level from seasoned hockey coaches, many of whom have represented their countries in the international arena.

Sports Academies

Academy facilities comprising:

• The first purpose-built Manchester United Soccer Schools facility anywhere in the world and “Socatots’, the world's first soccer specific pre-school development program for children from six months to school age both of which will be offered at the Dubai Sports City Football Academy
• International Cricket Council Global Cricket Academy, the first of its kind in the world
• World Hockey Academy, the first of its kind in the world in partnership with the International Hockey Federation
• Butch Harmon School of Golf
• David Lloyd Tennis Academy
• Academies for rugby, swimming and athletics
• The Academies will also boast a state-of-the-art high performance gymnasium, world class sports science and rehabilitation facilities as well as a full sports medical clinic. This facility will also house the main medical facility for the whole of Dubai Sports City including a 24 hour emergency medical clinic

Real Estate Components

Victory Heights:www.vh.ae

• Joint venture between Dubai Sports City and Arcapita Bank
• Unique, gated golf residential community
• Over 961 luxury villas set in and around the Ernie Els Design golf course
• The golf course, the golf clubhouse, and the Butch Harmon School of Golf is being operated and managed by Troon Golf, the world-leader in upscale golf course management, development and marketing
• A full service, high quality country club will be operated by Next Generation Clubs
• Full recreational and community facilities: walkways, bike trails, mosques, schools, community centres, shops, etc
• Victory Heights has been designed by Dubai-based architects, Diar Consult
• A quality accreditation monitoring service is provided by renowned international firm, Bureau Veritas

Gallery Villas:

• Exclusive private community of 5 bedroom luxury villas and 3 bedroom attached townhouses
• Overlooking The Els Club, an Ernie Els Design, 72 Par, 18-hole championship golf course, the first design by Ernie Els in the Middle East
• Unique Mediterranean architecture
• Spacious rooms with high quality fittings and finishing
• All Gallery Villas have a maid’s room; the detached villas also boast a guest room and driver’s room
• Exclusive community centre with swimming pool, gym, tennis courts, cafes & shops

Canal Residence West:Canal Residence

• A collection of five beautiful buildings presented in Arabic, Mediterranean, Classic European, Venetian, and Spanish Andalusian architectural styles
• Studio, one, two and exclusive three bedroom apartments available as well as penthouses and duplexes, many with waterfront views
• Located in the heart of downtown Dubai Sports City along the vibrant waterfront promenade
• Carefully planned apartments, many with stunning views of the canal promenade and beyond
• State-of-the-art private health club and elevated swimming pools
• Interior-designed kitchens and bathrooms
• Quality accreditation monitoring service provided by Bureau Veritas

Commercial at Dubai Sports City

The Gateway:

• The first commercial property released by Dubai Sports City
• Total built-up area of 1214225 square feet (112,805.2 m²) and 44 floors of offices per tower
• Designed by Arif & Bintoak Consulting Architects and Engineers to maximise space efficiency for tenants using straight lines philosophy to maximize space without compromising comfort
• Office spaces can be easily divided to suit one to seven tenants per floor
• Tallest structures within the entire development, command spectacular views of the entire Dubai Sports City development, including the stadium district and The Els Club championship golf course
• Key facilities, including over 1,000 underground parking spaces, a top floor high-end restaurant, health club and spa and a ground floor coffee shop and business centre.
• Access to Emirates Road, providing local and international visitors with convenient access to all parts of Dubai including the city’s airports

Retail at Dubai Sports City

Arena Mall:

• The main retail destination within Dubai Sports City. Arena Mall will be directly linked to the 25,000 seat outdoor cricket stadium and 10,000 seat multi-purpose indoor stadium
• Approximately 1500000 square feet (139,354.6 m²) of gross leasable area, the mall will be anchored by a 140000 square feet (13,006.4 m²) hypermarket, an interactive and educational family entertainment centre, cinemaplex, two food courts and an array of over 300 fashion, convenience, family and leisure destination stores and over 7,500 covered car parks
• Located on Emirates Road, Arena Mall will benefit from dedicated thoroughfares from surrounding road network.

North Point:

• Dubai Sports City’s larger hub, Comprising approximately 183554 square feet (17,052.7 m²) of Retail gross leasable area and 700519 square feet (65,080.3 m²) Commercial and Residential space gross. Will be the cultural centre of the development and offer visitors a relaxed environment to dine and shop
• Situated at the northern end of Dubai Sports City’s waterfront promenade, at the heart of a vibrant downtown district, North Point is a short stroll from the central business and residential districts and the major sporting and entertainment venues.

South Point:

• Dubai Sports City’s southern hub, will offer a premium dining and shopping experience. Comprising approximately 116100 square feet (10,786 m²) of Retail gross leasable area and 229026 square feet (21,277.2 m²) Commercial and Residential space
• Located in close proximity to the sought-after Victory Heights golf course villa community.
• Anchored by a five star boutique hotel, South Point will offer a range of premium brands, boutique shops, and first-class restaurants.

Stadium Retail:

• Our world class stadia will feature retail units to service visitors to wide range of sporting, social and commercial events.

Canal Residence Waterfront Park:

• At the heart of the city along the cosmopolitan Riviera style waterfront, life slows to a comfortable and relaxing tempo; an ideal opportunity for visitors to enjoy the cafes, restaurants, spas and fashion boutiques dotted along one kilometre stretch.

Events, Promotions, Sponsorships & Specialty Leasing:

• From naming rights of the stadium to bric-a-brac kiosks, Dubai Sports City offers various platforms to reach millions of people throughout the year.

Sport venues hosted

• Hosted 2 ODI matches between Pakistan and Australia from 22 to 24 April 2009
• Hosted 2 Twenty20 matches between Pakistan and New Zealand from 12 to 13 November 2009.
• Hosted 2 Indian musical concerts on 1 and 2 November 2009.
• Hosted 2 Twenty20 matches between Pakistan and England from 13 to 14 February 2010.
• The Els Club,located in Dubai sports city hosted Callaways Odyssey.
• Dubai Sports city hosted World Twenty20 qualifier matches in February 2010.
• Hosted 3 ODI matches between Pakistan and South Africa from 2 to 8 November 2010.
• Hosted a Test match between Pakistan and South Africa on 12 November 2010.

External links

• Dubai Sports City website
• Dubai sports city projects and developers