ETA to build Dh1b Lifestyle City in Dubailand

Dubai: ETA Star Projects, a division of Dubai-based diversified business group ETA-Ascon, will develop Dubai Lifestyle City (DLC) a Dh1 billion project at Dubailand.

Spread over an area of 4 million square feet, it will house the first, one of its kind 'World Class' IMG Sports Academy in the region.

"This will help Dubai to attract top sporting professionals and train new ones to Dubai," a spokesperson told Gulf News yesterday.

"IMG's two exclusive Academies Nick Bolleterri Tennis Academy and David Leidbetter Golf acad-emy will be part of the Academy. A 9-hole executive golf course and driving rink will enable golf lovers unwind and relax within a tranquil atmosphere."

ETA Star is currently negotiating with three leading design firms Ellerbie Backet, HKS and HOK for the design and consultancy. The selection will be made in a few weeks.

Construction of the project is expected to kick off during the third quarter of this year with a completion scheduled for the first quarter of 2008.

The expansive project will have a seven star hotel with a destination spa and a rejuvenation centre. The destination spa of about 20,000 square feet will be a place to indulge one's senses, body and soul.

The state-of-the-art facilities and therapies for alternate healing, ayurveda, accupressure, Tai chi, pilates, aromatherapy, various massages and beautifying rituals will be just some of services on offer at the destination spa.

There will be exclusive chalets at the spa and it will part of the seven star hotel.