Dubai, United Arab Emirates: Nakheel Community Management (NCM) marked a significant milestone by hosting a groundbreaking ceremony to commence the construction of six netball courts in Jumeirah Village Circle. The construction of the netball courts reflects NCM's commitment to promoting health, fitness, and well-being for the citizens, residents, and visitors of Dubai, as well as making Nakheel Communities the Home of Netball.

The groundbreaking ceremony attended by Mohammed Rashed, Chief Projects Officer, and Francis Giani, Chief Community Management Officer, along with other members of the projects and NCM senior management team, signifies the beginning of a new phase for NCM, showcasing Nakheel’s dedication to promoting sports and community engagement within their communities. With the construction of these state-of-the-art netball courts, NCM aims to create a vibrant hub for sports enthusiasts, contributing to the growth of a strong and active community.

The construction of the netball courts aligns with NCM's broader goal of encouraging community involvement and providing a platform for residents to actively participate in sports and recreational activities. The netball courts will become a focal point for residents of Jumeirah Village Circle, as well as sports enthusiasts, fostering a sense of community and shared enthusiasm for netball.

NCM have an enduring relationship with the world of netball within the UAE and have a three-year sponsorship of the UAE Netball Federation, the national governing body of netball within the Emirates. The teams within the Federation, the UAE Falcons Open Age team and UAE Young Falcons U17 team, compete internationally on a regular basis. As a result of their commitment to sporting excellence, the UAE Netball Federation is now ranked 24th in the world. 

With customer happiness as its core objective, NCMs three pillars are: community centricity, customer focus and to be technology driven. NCM also works to support a society that embraces happiness, a positive lifestyle, and a high quality of life.  Sports facilities are integral to Nakheel’s master plans and developments to provide a healthy, balanced, and holistic lifestyle for its citizens, residents and visitors. NCM is also the proud sponsor of netball at the Emirates Dubai 7s for the second year running.  

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About Nakheel (www.nakheel.com)

Dubai-based Nakheel is a world-leading master developer whose innovative, landmark projects form an iconic portfolio of master communities and residential, retail, hospitality and leisure developments that are pivotal to realising Dubai’s vision. Nakheel’s waterfront projects, including the world-famous, award-winning Palm Jumeirah, have added more than 300 kilometres to Dubai’s original, 70km coastline, paving the way for the development of hundreds of seafront homes, resorts, hotels and attractions.

Nakheel’s master developments span 15,000 hectares, and provide a growing range of destinations, attractions and facilities for Dubai’s citizens, residents, and tourists. They include Palm Jumeirah, The World, Jumeirah Islands, Jumeirah Park, Jumeirah Village, Al Furjan, The Gardens, Discovery Gardens, Jebel Ali Village, Nad Al Sheba Villas, and Dubai Islands.

Nakheel Community Management (NCM) is an integrated, customer centric community management company with a vision to create the most desirable and exciting communities. With customer happiness as its core objective, NCM’s three pillars are: community centricity, customer focus and technology driven. NCM delivers world-class services to homeowners and residents across its communities through innovation, technology, and international best practices. Nakheel Community Management is responsible for approximately 700,000 residents across 18 master communities and 50,000 units.

Nakheel owns and operates a diverse range of world-class retail experiences with a distinct portfolio of iconic lifestyle, shopping, dining, and entertainment destinations across Dubai. Palm Jumeirah is home to Palm West Beach, Golden Mile Galleria, Club Vista Mare, The Palm Monorail, and the observation deck, The View, at the top of The Palm Tower. Nakheel’s expanding portfolio also includes distinguished, large-scale shopping centres such as Nakheel Mall, Ibn Battuta Mall, and Circle Mall, and retail Pavilions at eight Nakheel residential communities. Upcoming projects include Al Khail Avenue.

Nakheel Hospitality’s project portfolio includes a diverse range of hotels and resorts, including five-star, luxury establishments, family-friendly resorts, and stylish, modern hotels: The St. Regis Dubai, The Palm, Premier Inn Ibn Battuta Mall, Avani Ibn Battuta, Riu Dubai and the Centara Mirage Beach Resort Dubai.

Nakheel Home Rental’s portfolio currently comprises more than 16,500 villas and apartments at The Gardens, Discovery Gardens, Al Furjan, Nad Al Sheba Villas, Palm Jumeirah, Badrah, and Veneto.