Tennis legends Jim Courier, Michael Stich, Thomas Muster, Cedric Pioline were introduced to Dubai Sports City and took the opportunity to learn more about the project's ambitious plans.
Tennis is one of the core sports supported by Dubai Sports City, which will be home to the David Lloyd Tennis Academy as well as providing the future venue for the "Legends" event once Dubai Sports City's indoor arena is completed in 2009.
"We're honoured by the presence of these tennis champions, who have done so much to shape the modern game," said Malcolm Thorpe, Marketing Director, Sports Business, Dubai Sports City.
"We're positioning Dubai Sports City to be one of the most advanced destinations for tennis enthusiasts, so The Legends' enthusiasm for the project is extremely significant," he added.
During their visit to Dubai Sports City's offices, the stars reviewed the Masterplan for the development, and were provided with a full overview of the major sports venues, including the 10,000 seat multi-purpose indoor stadium and the facilities at the David Lloyd Tennis Academy, which will include nine outdoor courts and six indoor courts.
"We're all really excited and impressed by the support for tennis in Dubai, and by the big plans for the future. Building a city dedicated to sport is a huge step that will create important new opportunities for the game," said Jim Courier, former world number one tennis player and two-time French and Australian Open champion.
Dubai Sports City is one of the co-sponsors for The Legends "Rock" Dubai, organised by Delwood, which takes place at Dubai Tennis Stadium from 22-24 November 2007.
Dubai Sports City is a firm supporter of a number of the region's leading sporting events, including the upcoming Mohammed Bin Rashid International Football Championship and the Masters Football Dubai Cup, as well as the Dubai Desert Classic.
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A group of international tennis stars in town to take part in The Legends 'Rock' Dubai tournament were today provided with an exclusive overview of Dubai Sports City, the world's first integrated sports city.
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About Dubai Sports CityDubai Sports City (DSC), the cornerstone project of Dubailand, is a $3.6bn , 50 million square feet mixed-use development which will be the world's first integrated purpose-built sports city.
The development will be built around five major sports venues:
•a 60,000 capacity multi-purpose outdoor stadium for football, rugby, track and field and other sports and non-sports events
•a 10,000 seat multi-purpose indoor arena suitable for all hard court sports as well as concerts and other events and also including a removable ice rink
•a 25,000 capacity cricket stadium, expandable to 30,000, with state-of-the-art facilities for players, match officials, VIPs, spectators and the media
•a 5,000 seat field hockey stadium
•The Dunes, a magnificent 18-hole Championship golf course designed by Ernie Els
In addition to the stadia, Dubai Sports City will feature a series of major sports academy facilities including:
•Dubai Sports City Football Academy, the home of Manchester United Soccer Schools, Dubai
•a David Lloyd Tennis Academy. 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 realise their full potential.
•a Butch Harmon School of Golf, the first such facility outside the United States
•the International Cricket Council's own ICC Global Cricket Academy
•the World Hockey Academy, a first of its kind partnership with the International Hockey Federation
•top class multi-sport training facilities including gymnasium and a 50 metre swimming pool
•a world-renowned sports medicine and rehabilitation centre
Designed as a lifestyle development, Dubai Sports City will also feature comprehensive community facilities including:
▪Next Generation Country Club and spa facility
▪a large-scale shopping mall
▪two retail hubs offering up-scale dining and boutique shopping
▪a range of schools
▪medical facilities
▪community centres
▪hotels
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Mikele Ugarte
+971 4 390 1950
Posted by Medilyn Manibo, Assistant News EditorSunday, November 25 - 2007 at 11:33 UAE local time (GMT+4)
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