The Hindu : Sport : Dubai to build $2 billion sports complex

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Saturday, Dec 18, 2004

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Dubai to build $2 billion sports complex

MUMBAI, DEC. 17. Dubai is determined to become the ultimate destination for budding sportspersons by the turn of the next decade. The promoters of the `Dubai Sports City' (DSC) made an audiovisual presentation of their grand plan, which, they said, was actually the vision of the Crown Prince of the Dubai, Sheikh Mohammad Bin Rashid Al Maktoum. "It's a unique project, among the many unique things happening in and around Dubai," said Mr. Abdul Rahman Falaknaz, partner and promoter of the DSC.

Sporting icons associated with the project are ace South Africa golfer Ernie Els and former British Davis Cupper, David Lloyd.

According to Mr. U. Balasubramaniam, CEO, DSC, the infrastructure to be developed on 50 million sq. ft. will cost $2 billion. He said the DSC would have an academy for excellence in golf, tennis, football and cricket. In addition, the complex will also house a modern medical centre and a sports education and international Baccalaureate curricula to be operated by the Florida based Bradenton Academy School.

The DSC will also have stadia for cricket and field hockey and a multi-purpose stadium for rugby, soccer and athletics, cafes and community centres, residential and commercial towers, town houses, shopping malls and a multiplex cinema.

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