Dubai
Dubailand
Dubailand Overview
DUBAILAND - The Ultimate Entertainment, Leisure and Tourism Destination
Dubailand is an innovative, awe-inspiring entertainment and leisure development that represents an integral part of Dubai's bold vision to become one of the world's top tourism destinations.
Dubailand would leverage on Dubai's tourism growth and world-class infrastructure. Let the figures speak for themselves: Dubai welcomed 6 million tourists in 2005 representing an average annual growth of 16%, whilst Dubai International Airport handled more than 25 million travellers in the same year and all projects in Dubai strongly indicate that tourism will continue growing exponentially over the coming decade. In fact, Dubai has taken giant steps to capitalise on this trend and has set an aggressive target of attracting 15 million tourists by 2010.
Dubailand is ideally located on Emirates Road (adjacent to Sheikh Zayed Road) providing easy access. It is just 10 minutes from Dubai International Airport, 60 minutes from Abu Dhabi and just 20 minutes from Sharjah.
A destination of extraordinary vision, Dubailand is conceived on a phenomenal scale,
3 billion square feet (280 square kilometres), with an endless mix of day and night activities that would appeal to the widest tourist segments across genders, age groups world regions and activity preferences.
Dubailand will feature world-class attraction based experiences, most of which will start welcoming visitors in 2008.
CITY OF ARABIA
City of Arabia is a 20 million square foot development lying at the heart of Dubailand and serves as its gateway and main residential and retail centre. With businesses and administrative offices, schools and clinics, supported by luxury apartments, shops, galleries, restaurants and unique attractions, the City of Dubai will become a key destination and urban community within Dubai.
The diversity of Dubai converges downtown at the City of Arabia where tradition meets modernity, business meets pleasure and simplicity meets sophistication. From the Mall of Arabia and the Restless Planet Dinosaur Theme Park, to the 10 kilometre river walk flowing through the Wadi Walk, the City of Arabia provides superb open-air leisure and entertainment facilities.
Covered concourses, water features and a variety of cafes and restaurants provide a relaxed and congenial ambiance, pulsating with pleasures appealing to senses beyond the imagination.
City of Arabia is a dream destination with international vision offering stylish, eclectic dining and captivating entertainment, all serviced by its own Monorail system to transport residents and visitors around the site. Planned to link with the Dubai Light Rail Project, the City of Arabia Monorail will provide comfort and convenience so you can make the most of your visit.
RESTLESS PLANET
The most awe-inspiring feature of City of Arabia, Restless Planet will feature superbly designed, life-sized animatronic dinosaurs set in a simulated Jurassic environment. When completed, this unique attraction will bring the Jurassic Age to life and thrill both young and old visitors alike.
MALL OF ARABIA
With more than 1000 retail outlets, two spectacular roof top hotels and an eclectic collection of dining and edutainment choices, adjacent to Restless Planet, the Mall of Arabia is more than a mall; it's a 'retail resort'. With over 10 million square feet (phase 1 & 2) of pure thrills, there will be something for everyone in the family. Poised to emerge as one of the largest malls in the world, Mall of Arabia will also host a spectacular gold souq among its exciting variety of retail experiences.
WADI WALK
Wadi Walk is a tranquil Venetian-themed residential community nestling with this expansive destination. Punctuated with quiet nooks, cozy cafes and winding waterways fringed with charming apartment complexes, it is a most beautiful place to live, stroll or spend a lazy evening in.
TOWERS
Standing tall and bordering City of Arabia is a trail of 34 elegant towers, ranging in height between 30 and 60 floors. Offering incredible views over City of Arabia and Dubailand, the towers will comprise a mixture of residential and commercial buildings. Complemented with extensive amenities, the towers will be unique places to live and work in.
DUBAI SPORTS CITY
Dubai Sports City, the world's first purpose-built sports city, will incorporate state-of-the-art sporting venues and academies along with residential and commercial developments. These will combine to offer a world-class venue for sports events and activities at all levels with a residential lifestyle unrivalled in the region and possibly the world.
Construction of Dubai Sports City is well under way and with the first sports facilities and homes being completed by late 2007, the future of sport and the future of living is nearer than you might think.
Dubai Sports City is the world's first purpose-built sports city. Set on 50 million square feet of land within the Dubai development, Dubai Sports City will feature four magnificent stadiums: 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.
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 Manchester United Soccer Schools 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, will be completed by the end of 2007, with the entire development set for completion by 2010.
SPORTS FACILITIES
Dubai Sports City is home to state-of-the-art venues and a diverse range of world-class sporting facilities, which will host athletes from around the globe.
VENUES
Cricket Stadium
The 25,000-seat stadium, which is expandable to 30,000, will have state-of-the-art facilities for players, match officials, VIPs, spectators and the media. It will be one of the most advanced of its kind in the world and the International Cricket Council (ICC), the world-governing body of cricket, has been involved at all stages of the design process to ensure that the stadium meets the relevant specifications for hosting international cricket fixtures.
Multi-Purpose Outdoor
The outdoor stadium will seat 60,000 spectators; sports will include Rugby, Football and Track & Field events.
Multi-Purpose Indoor
The indoor stadium will seat 10,000 spectators; sports will include Basketball, indoor Hockey, Volleyball, Handball, Netball and Ice Hockey. It will also act as an entertainment centre for concerts and shows.
Outdoor Hockey Field
The Hockey field will have the capacity to seat 5,000 spectators.
The Dunes Golf Course
Redefining world-class golf The Dunes, an 18-hole signature course has been designed by golf's international ambassador, Ernie Els. The Dunes is a links-style course combined with traditional design and is the championship golfer's first project in the Middle East.
Complimenting the world-class standards of play offered at The Dunes is a Butch Harmon School of Golf for players of all ages and skill levels as well as gracious amenities including a Clubhouse.
Internationally renowned company, Troon Golf, will manage both the Golf Course and the Butch Harmon School of Golf.
ACADEMIES
Dubai Sports City is home to a range of world-class sporting academies, which will offer customized training programmes to participants of all ages and abilities.
Manchester United Soccer Schools (MUSS)
With a world-class coaching programme, Manchester United Soccer Schools offers the opportunity to live a dream and experience first hand the magic of Manchester United while emphasizing teamwork, discipline, and most importantly fun. The Manager of Manchester United, Sir Alex Ferguson, launched the MUSS programme in Dubai in November 2005. With over 550 children aged from 7 to 16 attending the initial courses, the programme has got off to a fantastic start.
"As a club we are always looking at pioneering innovative ways of training and coaching our players and we believe in sharing our vision of youth development with our huge global support.
Manchester United is a club that strongly believes in the development of youth. New young players like Wayne Rooney and Cristiano Ronaldo have joined home grown talent like Darren Fletcher, John O Shea, Wes Brown, Paul Scholes, Ryan Giggs and the Neville brothers showing a continued investment in youth.
From the first team down to the youth team all the coaches at Manchester United share the same vision: to produce high quality, attacking and exciting football. Our objective is for each individual to attain their optimum level of performance and to benefit from the experience of learning the "Manchester United Way"!
However, we believe that success is not just measured on the pitch; it can be attained off it too, through discipline and character and it is our aim for young players to leave our courses with a feeling of achievement regardless of ability. Here at Manchester United we place huge importance on the Coaching Philosophy:
TO ENJOY PLAYING FOOTBALL IN A FUN AND FRIENDLY ENVIRONMENT
Manchester United Soccer Schools present individuals and teams with the opportunity to live their dream and experience at first hand the magic of Manchester United! You can too. So either come with a friend or meet new friends there and have fun learning new techniques and skills at our new soccer school in Dubai."
Sir Alex Ferguson CBE
ICC Global Cricket Academy
The International Cricket Council (ICC) has permanently moved its headquarters from London to Dubai Sports City, making this the new global centre for the sport. Dubai Sports City will also host the first ICC Global Cricket Academy, offering a synergy of skills and facilities that will allow cricket players at all levels to develop and hone their skills.
David Lloyd Tennis Academy
The David Lloyd Tennis Academy operates with the goal of developing talented youngsters on the court. British Davis Cup Captain, David Lloyd has created an environment where everyone can learn, develop and grow as well as participate in leagues and events for more competitive players. The David Lloyd Tennis Academy at Dubai Sports City will provide everyone with the skills and confidence to realize their full potential.
Butch Harmon School of Golf
Butch Harmon is widely regarded as the best golf Coach in the world. With a philosophy based on helping students understand their own unique game, the Butch Harmon School of Golf features state-of-the-art computer and video equipment to analyse a player's swing. The instruction is tailored to the individual and can work for any level of player from amateur to pro. With the Ernie Els signature course nearby, practice really will make perfect.
Sports Medicine Facilities
Dubai Sports City will host a world-class medical facility, including a specialist sports medicine and rehabilitation centre. This facility will also provide the main medical services for the entire development including 24-hour emergency facilities.
Other Sports Facilities
Multi-functional state-of-the-art gymnasium
Olympic-size swimming pool
Sports rehabilitation centre
Accommodation facilities
Community Facilities
Dubai Sports City is a carefully master planned community offering all vital facilities such as schools, medical facilities, emergency services, restaurants, cafes, entertainment venues, shops, community centres, mosques and a multitude of other facilities and services.
Next Generation Club
The Next Generation Club is a full service, Health & Country club offering a wide range of fitness facilities including a state-of-the-art gym, swimming pool, tennis and squash courts, yoga studios and a spa. The club is the only health and fitness club to receive the prestigious UK Sports Brand Leaders award.
Schools
Dubai Sports City will be home to a full range of international schools. These include the Bradenton Academy (Florida), which will offer an international Baccalaureate curriculum incorporating sports education using the sports academies for children from kindergarten to school leaving age. Other schools will include a major English curriculum secondary school and an Indian curriculum school, as well as international nurseries and primary schools.
Other Facilities
Parks and playgrounds
Variety of entertainment venues
Community centres
Shops
Mosques
Kindergartens
Emergency services
Cafes and restaurants
Multiplex cinemas
Health and fitness complexes
Retail & Leisure
Dubai Sports City offers an unprecedented shopping experience, from the largest sports-themed mall in the region to an array of retail plazas and boutiques. With such a multitude of shops, everyone can find anything they need at Dubai Sports City.
Sports Themed Mall
Acting as the gateway to the venues is the largest sports-themed mall in the region, with over 1.2 million sq ft of leasing space, giving visitors a panorama of boutiques and shops to choose from as they make their way to the venues, or for shopping in between events. The breadth of the mall also makes it the perfect destination for spending a day with family or friends exploring the many high-end retailers who find a home in this unprecedented location.
Retail Hub
The Central Retail Hub, surrounding the promenade of Dubai Sports City is a vibrant mix of retail shops and boutiques. Here amidst exceptional architecture and expansive landscapes, shopping is truly scenic.
The Southern Retail Hub, where a variety of shops are conveniently located near the academy district of Dubai Sports City. Here the many homes, hotels and academies will enjoy close proximity to exceptional retail experiences.
This is only the beginning of the retail experience on offer at Dubai Sports City. Located throughout the master plan are retail plazas featuring a number of essential shops and convenience stores.
Dubailand is an innovative, awe-inspiring entertainment and leisure development that represents an integral part of Dubai's bold vision to become one of the world's top tourism destinations.
Dubailand would leverage on Dubai's tourism growth and world-class infrastructure. Let the figures speak for themselves: Dubai welcomed 6 million tourists in 2005 representing an average annual growth of 16%, whilst Dubai International Airport handled more than 25 million travellers in the same year and all projects in Dubai strongly indicate that tourism will continue growing exponentially over the coming decade. In fact, Dubai has taken giant steps to capitalise on this trend and has set an aggressive target of attracting 15 million tourists by 2010.
Dubailand is ideally located on Emirates Road (adjacent to Sheikh Zayed Road) providing easy access. It is just 10 minutes from Dubai International Airport, 60 minutes from Abu Dhabi and just 20 minutes from Sharjah.
A destination of extraordinary vision, Dubailand is conceived on a phenomenal scale,
3 billion square feet (280 square kilometres), with an endless mix of day and night activities that would appeal to the widest tourist segments across genders, age groups world regions and activity preferences.
Dubailand will feature world-class attraction based experiences, most of which will start welcoming visitors in 2008.
CITY OF ARABIA
City of Arabia is a 20 million square foot development lying at the heart of Dubailand and serves as its gateway and main residential and retail centre. With businesses and administrative offices, schools and clinics, supported by luxury apartments, shops, galleries, restaurants and unique attractions, the City of Dubai will become a key destination and urban community within Dubai.
The diversity of Dubai converges downtown at the City of Arabia where tradition meets modernity, business meets pleasure and simplicity meets sophistication. From the Mall of Arabia and the Restless Planet Dinosaur Theme Park, to the 10 kilometre river walk flowing through the Wadi Walk, the City of Arabia provides superb open-air leisure and entertainment facilities.
Covered concourses, water features and a variety of cafes and restaurants provide a relaxed and congenial ambiance, pulsating with pleasures appealing to senses beyond the imagination.
City of Arabia is a dream destination with international vision offering stylish, eclectic dining and captivating entertainment, all serviced by its own Monorail system to transport residents and visitors around the site. Planned to link with the Dubai Light Rail Project, the City of Arabia Monorail will provide comfort and convenience so you can make the most of your visit.
RESTLESS PLANET
The most awe-inspiring feature of City of Arabia, Restless Planet will feature superbly designed, life-sized animatronic dinosaurs set in a simulated Jurassic environment. When completed, this unique attraction will bring the Jurassic Age to life and thrill both young and old visitors alike.
MALL OF ARABIA
With more than 1000 retail outlets, two spectacular roof top hotels and an eclectic collection of dining and edutainment choices, adjacent to Restless Planet, the Mall of Arabia is more than a mall; it's a 'retail resort'. With over 10 million square feet (phase 1 & 2) of pure thrills, there will be something for everyone in the family. Poised to emerge as one of the largest malls in the world, Mall of Arabia will also host a spectacular gold souq among its exciting variety of retail experiences.
WADI WALK
Wadi Walk is a tranquil Venetian-themed residential community nestling with this expansive destination. Punctuated with quiet nooks, cozy cafes and winding waterways fringed with charming apartment complexes, it is a most beautiful place to live, stroll or spend a lazy evening in.
TOWERS
Standing tall and bordering City of Arabia is a trail of 34 elegant towers, ranging in height between 30 and 60 floors. Offering incredible views over City of Arabia and Dubailand, the towers will comprise a mixture of residential and commercial buildings. Complemented with extensive amenities, the towers will be unique places to live and work in.
DUBAI SPORTS CITY
Dubai Sports City, the world's first purpose-built sports city, will incorporate state-of-the-art sporting venues and academies along with residential and commercial developments. These will combine to offer a world-class venue for sports events and activities at all levels with a residential lifestyle unrivalled in the region and possibly the world.
Construction of Dubai Sports City is well under way and with the first sports facilities and homes being completed by late 2007, the future of sport and the future of living is nearer than you might think.
Dubai Sports City is the world's first purpose-built sports city. Set on 50 million square feet of land within the Dubai development, Dubai Sports City will feature four magnificent stadiums: 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.
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 Manchester United Soccer Schools 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, will be completed by the end of 2007, with the entire development set for completion by 2010.
SPORTS FACILITIES
Dubai Sports City is home to state-of-the-art venues and a diverse range of world-class sporting facilities, which will host athletes from around the globe.
VENUES
Cricket Stadium
The 25,000-seat stadium, which is expandable to 30,000, will have state-of-the-art facilities for players, match officials, VIPs, spectators and the media. It will be one of the most advanced of its kind in the world and the International Cricket Council (ICC), the world-governing body of cricket, has been involved at all stages of the design process to ensure that the stadium meets the relevant specifications for hosting international cricket fixtures.
Multi-Purpose Outdoor
The outdoor stadium will seat 60,000 spectators; sports will include Rugby, Football and Track & Field events.
Multi-Purpose Indoor
The indoor stadium will seat 10,000 spectators; sports will include Basketball, indoor Hockey, Volleyball, Handball, Netball and Ice Hockey. It will also act as an entertainment centre for concerts and shows.
Outdoor Hockey Field
The Hockey field will have the capacity to seat 5,000 spectators.
The Dunes Golf Course
Redefining world-class golf The Dunes, an 18-hole signature course has been designed by golf's international ambassador, Ernie Els. The Dunes is a links-style course combined with traditional design and is the championship golfer's first project in the Middle East.
Complimenting the world-class standards of play offered at The Dunes is a Butch Harmon School of Golf for players of all ages and skill levels as well as gracious amenities including a Clubhouse.
Internationally renowned company, Troon Golf, will manage both the Golf Course and the Butch Harmon School of Golf.
ACADEMIES
Dubai Sports City is home to a range of world-class sporting academies, which will offer customized training programmes to participants of all ages and abilities.
Manchester United Soccer Schools (MUSS)
With a world-class coaching programme, Manchester United Soccer Schools offers the opportunity to live a dream and experience first hand the magic of Manchester United while emphasizing teamwork, discipline, and most importantly fun. The Manager of Manchester United, Sir Alex Ferguson, launched the MUSS programme in Dubai in November 2005. With over 550 children aged from 7 to 16 attending the initial courses, the programme has got off to a fantastic start.
"As a club we are always looking at pioneering innovative ways of training and coaching our players and we believe in sharing our vision of youth development with our huge global support.
Manchester United is a club that strongly believes in the development of youth. New young players like Wayne Rooney and Cristiano Ronaldo have joined home grown talent like Darren Fletcher, John O Shea, Wes Brown, Paul Scholes, Ryan Giggs and the Neville brothers showing a continued investment in youth.
From the first team down to the youth team all the coaches at Manchester United share the same vision: to produce high quality, attacking and exciting football. Our objective is for each individual to attain their optimum level of performance and to benefit from the experience of learning the "Manchester United Way"!
However, we believe that success is not just measured on the pitch; it can be attained off it too, through discipline and character and it is our aim for young players to leave our courses with a feeling of achievement regardless of ability. Here at Manchester United we place huge importance on the Coaching Philosophy:
TO ENJOY PLAYING FOOTBALL IN A FUN AND FRIENDLY ENVIRONMENT
Manchester United Soccer Schools present individuals and teams with the opportunity to live their dream and experience at first hand the magic of Manchester United! You can too. So either come with a friend or meet new friends there and have fun learning new techniques and skills at our new soccer school in Dubai."
Sir Alex Ferguson CBE
ICC Global Cricket Academy
The International Cricket Council (ICC) has permanently moved its headquarters from London to Dubai Sports City, making this the new global centre for the sport. Dubai Sports City will also host the first ICC Global Cricket Academy, offering a synergy of skills and facilities that will allow cricket players at all levels to develop and hone their skills.
David Lloyd Tennis Academy
The David Lloyd Tennis Academy operates with the goal of developing talented youngsters on the court. British Davis Cup Captain, David Lloyd has created an environment where everyone can learn, develop and grow as well as participate in leagues and events for more competitive players. The David Lloyd Tennis Academy at Dubai Sports City will provide everyone with the skills and confidence to realize their full potential.
Butch Harmon School of Golf
Butch Harmon is widely regarded as the best golf Coach in the world. With a philosophy based on helping students understand their own unique game, the Butch Harmon School of Golf features state-of-the-art computer and video equipment to analyse a player's swing. The instruction is tailored to the individual and can work for any level of player from amateur to pro. With the Ernie Els signature course nearby, practice really will make perfect.
Sports Medicine Facilities
Dubai Sports City will host a world-class medical facility, including a specialist sports medicine and rehabilitation centre. This facility will also provide the main medical services for the entire development including 24-hour emergency facilities.
Other Sports Facilities
Multi-functional state-of-the-art gymnasium
Olympic-size swimming pool
Sports rehabilitation centre
Accommodation facilities
Community Facilities
Dubai Sports City is a carefully master planned community offering all vital facilities such as schools, medical facilities, emergency services, restaurants, cafes, entertainment venues, shops, community centres, mosques and a multitude of other facilities and services.
Next Generation Club
The Next Generation Club is a full service, Health & Country club offering a wide range of fitness facilities including a state-of-the-art gym, swimming pool, tennis and squash courts, yoga studios and a spa. The club is the only health and fitness club to receive the prestigious UK Sports Brand Leaders award.
Schools
Dubai Sports City will be home to a full range of international schools. These include the Bradenton Academy (Florida), which will offer an international Baccalaureate curriculum incorporating sports education using the sports academies for children from kindergarten to school leaving age. Other schools will include a major English curriculum secondary school and an Indian curriculum school, as well as international nurseries and primary schools.
Other Facilities
Parks and playgrounds
Variety of entertainment venues
Community centres
Shops
Mosques
Kindergartens
Emergency services
Cafes and restaurants
Multiplex cinemas
Health and fitness complexes
Retail & Leisure
Dubai Sports City offers an unprecedented shopping experience, from the largest sports-themed mall in the region to an array of retail plazas and boutiques. With such a multitude of shops, everyone can find anything they need at Dubai Sports City.
Sports Themed Mall
Acting as the gateway to the venues is the largest sports-themed mall in the region, with over 1.2 million sq ft of leasing space, giving visitors a panorama of boutiques and shops to choose from as they make their way to the venues, or for shopping in between events. The breadth of the mall also makes it the perfect destination for spending a day with family or friends exploring the many high-end retailers who find a home in this unprecedented location.
Retail Hub
The Central Retail Hub, surrounding the promenade of Dubai Sports City is a vibrant mix of retail shops and boutiques. Here amidst exceptional architecture and expansive landscapes, shopping is truly scenic.
The Southern Retail Hub, where a variety of shops are conveniently located near the academy district of Dubai Sports City. Here the many homes, hotels and academies will enjoy close proximity to exceptional retail experiences.
This is only the beginning of the retail experience on offer at Dubai Sports City. Located throughout the master plan are retail plazas featuring a number of essential shops and convenience stores.
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