Tatweer's golf community project on course to meet schedule

Dubai: The Tiger Woods Dubai, a member of Tatweer Dubai, on Monday said construction of the 55-million square foot golf community development is rapidly progressing towards its scheduled completion timeline of end-2009.

Significant progress has been made on all facets of the development, including Al Ruwaya Golf Course, the world's first to accept design cues from the champion golfer.

A club house and a boutique hotel designed by the celebrated designer Elie Saab are also coming up according to plan.

The Tiger Woods Dubai has also reported increased demand since the launch of sales in July and is receiving continued interest from end users and investors alike.

Abdullah Al Gurg, project director, The Tiger Woods Dubai, said: "The pace of progress validates our commitment to deliver on our promises, not only with regard to the completion dates but also with creating a development that is amongst the most sought after golf destinations worldwide.

A key component that has registered steady progress on site is the Al Ruwaya Golf Course, where 13 holes have been rough shaped and detailed shaping is progressing on nine of those holes.

Drainage, irrigation and landscape are being installed on the first few holes, and with 25 hectares of grass already in the nursery, sod is expected to be laid in November.

Most of the 11,000 trees required for the golf course have been procured, while approximately 350 mature trees have already been planted on the course. Construction of the lakes is also registering significant progress in line with the projected completion date of the golf course.

The final stages of design for the exclusive 360,000 square foot luxury boutique hotel is being finalised, with construction of the exclusive hotel due to commence next month and achieve completion by the fourth quarter of 2010.

The Tiger Woods Dubai has also signed an agreement with world renowned, three-star Michelin chef Guy Savoy for a signature restaurant, his first in the Middle East, at the boutique hotel.

The hotel will include 90 suites and 14 bungalows in sizes varying from 1,300-9,500 square feet. Targeting top-tier clientele, it will boast a 10,000 square foot oasis-style swimming pool, as well as a spa.