Septech hands over The Dunes Golf Course to Victory Heights

Victory Heights Golf Residential and Development LLC, the joint venture between Arcapita, a Bahrain based investment bank, and Dubai Sports City, has announced that the golf course contractor, Septech Emirates LLC, has officially handed over The Dunes golf course, the 18-hole signature course designed by world golfing champion, Ernie Els.

"Victory Heights has issued a Taking Over Certificate to Septech Emirates LLC. This is a momentous occasion and an indication of the considerable effort inputted into the project. We are extremely proud of the results and we believe The Dunes will be one of the world's most exciting and challenging courses," said Yasser Abdulla, General Manager, Victory Heights.

Septech Emirates LLC will continue to work under the supervision of Troon Golf for several weeks in order to complete minor elements including bunker sand placement and landscape works.

"From our perspective, we are honored to be handing over The Dunes golf course to Victory Heights. It represents the culmination of extensive planning and a lot of hard work and we are immensely pleased with the final product," states Mr. David Heffernan, Managing Director, Septech Emirates.

Troon Golf will now take over operations of more than 350,000 square meters of Bermuda grass fairways and rough areas, over 12,000 square meters of Tifeagle Greens, some 3,200 meters of drainage piping, 283 draining pits, 92 bunkers and 9 kilometers of concrete interlock tile cart path. As the course nears its official opening, operations at Troon Golf are gearing up with over 50 employees expected to be in place by October. Recent appointments include, the superintendent, Brian Hampson, who has joined from Arizona and the General Manager, Thomas Rubi, who was with Monte Rei in Portugal. Both officials are now on the ground in Dubai and moving The Dunes operations forward.

The Dunes golf course is set in among 28 hectares of rolling dunes and native vegetation and combines a links-style course with traditional classic-era design. The world-class standard of play will be further complemented by the Butch Harmon school of Golf, the first such academy outside the US, and a luxury Mediterranean-style golf clubhouse.

As the focal point of the exclusive Victory Heights villa community, The Dunes will provide residents not only with a first class sporting and recreational facility, but also with a dramatic backdrop of undulating greenery, idyllic lakes and lush landscaping. Victory Heights' residents will also have access to a David Lloyd Tennis Academy, the first of its kind in the Middle East, and a prestigious Next Generation Country Club and Spa. In addition, the community facilities within Victory Heights are extensive with a fully comprehensive offering including schools, community centers and shops, whilst the first-class sporting, leisure and entertainment facilities of Dubai Sports City are moments away.