Dubai Sports City announces development in steady progression with executives anticipating busy 2010

Speaking on the eve of Dubai's annual Cityscape event, President Khalid Al Zarooni, revealed that the $4bn mixed-use project is now coming to life, with hundreds of residents moving in to take advantage of the sporting and community facilities on offer.

2009 was a year of achievements for Dubai Sports City with the opening of the Butch Harmon School of Golf in February, the inauguration of the Dubai International Cricket Stadium in April, the handover of phase one villas at the golf community Victory Heights in June, as well as the opening of Bradenton Preparatory Academy Dubai, which opened its doors to pupils in September

Khalid Al Zarooni, President, Dubai Sports City, said:

"Today, we are seeing residents moving in, children coming to school everyday, golfers playing their rounds, and major events taking place at our facilities. Dubai Sports City is truly living its vision by providing an ideal work, live, and play environment."

Last week alone saw football supporters from across the UAE gather at the stadium to watch the season's opening UFL Etisalat Super Cup match, while in April, cricket fans enjoyed a series of events between Pakistan and Australia, where more than 60,000 watched two ODI's and one Twenty20 game between the two sides. Additional fixtures, which will include sports and music events, are planned throughout 2009 and 2010.

"For 2010, Dubai Sports City as an entity will be a thriving hub offering a complete lifestyle destination to both residents and visitors in the UAE," added Al Zarooni.

The first half 2010 will see the full launch of the much-awaited Dubai Sports City Academies Campus, the opening of The Els Club permanent clubhouse, and the delivery of Canal Residence West, a collection of buildings presented in Arabic, Mediterranean, Classic European, Venetian, and Spanish Andalusian architectural styles.

Visitors to Cityscape 2009 will be able to view the model of Dubai Sports City and its major developments, as well as receive the latest information on construction updates and view images of the development's progress to date.