For the avid golfer, there can't be better news than this: Dubai will have an additional six golf courses.
The initiative was announced at a press conference by Wahid Attalla, the Executive Director Commercial and Operations at Nakheel, in the presence of star golfer Greg Norman, yesterday.
And to make this ambitious project a reality, the promoters of some of Dubai's most prominent real estate projects, launched Nakheel Golf - a dedicated division focussing on the development of the game in the emirate.
In alliance with Greg Norman, Nakheel Golf will immediately commence work on developing the six golf courses located at selected Nakheel projects in Dubai.
"We have a successful history as developers and being appreciated for our efforts by a global audience. We have launched Nakheel Golf to specialise in the development of golf courses and golf-themed commercial and residential properties in Dubai," stated Attalla.
The key highlights of these courses are eco-friendly and environmentally sound principles and practices.
Elaborating on each of the six proposed courses, Attalla stated that The Little White Shark will be located on Jumeirah Islands, and feature a par-3, six-hole course with an eye on the family.
The highlight of this course will be its clubhouse, which will be built in the shape of a shark that is also the logo of Greg Norman's private company.
The course will be ready by October next year.
The Jumeirah Golf Estates - an as yet unannounced real estate development planned by Nakheel - will feature four championship golf courses built around a gated residential community.
With 18 holes each, the environment themed courses will be designed around the elements of Earth, Fire, Air and Water.
And Greg Norman will be personally involved in the creation of two Eco Signature Courses at The Estate, which will focus on eco-friendly principles and practices.
The Inspiration, the first golf course of its kind in the world, is designed as a tribute to Greg Norman's long career in the sport.
The course will be based on a realistic re-creation of the legendary golfer's favourite holes from around the world which include six from the Americas, six from Europe and six from Australia.
"Nakheel Golf will start work simultaneously on the several exciting projects that have already been earmarked for development. And the world should expect the same unique approach and exacting standards that we have applied to all our ongoing projects," Attalla stated.
Attalla noted that the launch of Nakheel Golf was a natural progression of the company's accomplishments in the field of real estate design and planning, at their various ongoing projects.
"Dubai has proven its vision time and again - be it in innovation thought or through incredulous action - and it is my belief that apart from many other notable credits, golf too will become a flagship attraction of this truly amazing Emirate," stated Greg Norman.
"I will be working very closely with Nakheel Golf to make this vision become a reality. In a few years time, it will not be amiss to label Dubai as one of the golfing capitals of the world."
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