Twin Towers to be Tallest Structures in World's First Integrated Sports City; Commercial Destination will Attract Major Corporate Tenants
Dubai, United Arab Emirates: Dubai Sports City today launched The Gateway, the iconic twin towers at the entrance to the world's first integrated sporting destination.
As the first commercial property released by Dubai Sports City, it is anticipated that The Gateway will be among the most sought-after addresses within the entire Dubailand project.
The classic silver and black towers will be the icon of Dubai Sports City and the tallest structures within the entire development. Developers are expecting strong international demand with its world-class design and prime positioning.
Designed by Arif & Bintoak Consulting Architects and Engineers, famous for high-end projects such as the Raffles Hotel at Wafi City, The Gateway will combine stylish architectural design with an impressive range of features and functionality.
"The Gateway will be the icon of Dubai Sports City. Standing at the entry to the entire development, it will provide an ideal headquarters for businesses looking to position themselves for global growth," said U. Balasubramaniam, CEO, Dubai Sports City.
As the highest point within the mega-project, the high-rise towers will command spectacular views of the entire Dubai Sports City development, including the magnificent stadium district and The Els Club championship golf course.
With a total built-up area of 1,214,225 square feet and 44 floors of offices per tower, The Gateway will offer a range of key facilities, including over 1,000 underground parking spaces, a top floor high-end restaurant, health club and spa and a ground floor coffee shop and business centre.
The Gateway will have access to Emirates Road, providing local and international visitors with convenient access to all parts of Dubai including Jebel Ali waterfront, the historic quarter, and Dubailand. The city's airports, including the new Al Maktoum International Airport, as well as the downtown districts of Jebel Ali and Dubai are a short drive away.
"Executives working at The Gateway are going to receive the full range of benefits that Dubai Sports City has to offer, from a wide range of retail and hospitality options within walking distance, as well as easy access to our world-class sporting venues," said Khalid Al Zarooni, President, Dubai Sports City.
"Our concept has been to create a city and community that offers everything a resident or visitor could want, in terms of facilities, recreation and entertainment, and we feel that we have created the unique business experience with The Gateway," he added.
The Gateway has been designed to maximise space efficiency for tenants using straight lines philosophy to maximize space without compromising comfort. The office spaces can be easily divided to suit one to seven tenants per floor.
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About Dubai Sports City:
Dubai Sports City (DSC), the cornerstone project of Dubailand, is a $4 billion, 50 million square feet mixed-use development which will be the world's first integrated 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 Els Club, 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
- 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 WorldHockey 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
For further media information, contact Mikele Ugarte on +971 4 390 1950.
© Press Release 2008
