Eta Star Projects LLC to invest AED 1 billion to create 'Dubai Lifestyle City' at Dubailand

ETA Star Projects LLC, which is a part of ETA Ascon Group, has revealed the 'Dubai Lifestyle City' project, which it is planning to develop in Dubailand, with an investment of AED 1 billion.

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ETA Star Projects LLC, which is a part of ETA Ascon Group, has revealed the 'Dubai Lifestyle City' project, which it is planning to develop in Dubailand, with an investment of AED 1 billion.

It will host the world famous 'IMG Sports Academy', which will be coming to the region for the first time.

The City, which will sprawl over an area of 4 million square feet, will start to rise off the ground at the end of the coming year and will be completed by the year 2007.

The Dubai Lifestyle City concept fits in well the future plans and ambitious vision of the Dubailand project. The new City aims to provide a new and unique lifestyle to its residents and visitors, within a calm and natural environment.

'ETA Star Projects LLC' has formed an exclusive partnership with IMG Academy, an international pioneer in the field of managing sports activities, to create the first international sports academy in Dubai. The IMG Academy will include the famous Nick Bollettieri Tennis Academy and David Leadbetter Golf Academics, allowing tennis and golf fans a great opportunity to learn and excel in these sports.

Salem Bin Dasmal, Chief Executive Officer of Dubailand said:


'The launch of this project comes in line with the various modern lifestyles offered by Dubailand. These are reflected through a series of unique development projects catering to different family tourism sectors and creating a unique value proposition excelling even the most sophisticated global standards.'



'We work in Dubailand on strengthening our relations with the private sector companies, and enabling them to take an active role in the overall growth of the economy. This is because we believe in providing promising investment opportunities, while the private sector handles the role of developing these opportunities and creating pioneering projects like the Dubai Lifestyle City project.

Ted Meekma, Senior Vice President and Co-director of IMG Academies stated, 'There is no doubt that our cooperation with ETA Star Projects and our presence at Dubai Lifestyle City will provide students from all over the region the opportunity to get the best sports training by professional academics of high capabilities in the IMG corporation. We are proud to launch this initiative for the first time in the Middle East.'

Arif Rahman, Director of Finance of ETA Ascon Group said: 'The new project reflects ETA's constant commitment to support the development of society's various sectors in the UAE. We are proud to launch this ambitious project in Dubailand, which provides diverse sophisticated lifestyles.'

The Dubai Lifestyle City will consist of a 7-star hotel including a sports centre and a luxurious health club measuring around 20,000 square feet. The club will offer various healing alternative techniques, including 'Eurofeda', 'Tai Chi', Aromatherapy, massage and other services, in addition to the exclusive Chalets at the club that would be operated by the hotel.

Rahman concluded by saying, 'Since the past three decades, ETA Ascon Group is careful about bringing the best experiences of various fields to the UAE. We are very pleased to be a part of Dubailand project and we reaffirm our commitment to provide all the necessary services that go in line with the status of Dubai and the UAE.'

and another 7-star hotel
seems to be the new fashion and it gets boring

we now need 8-star :D

why does everything have to be DUBAI Blah Blah CITY

Great news about the 7 star hotel.

and another city :bash: :bash: well ok, if they want it.

7 star is rather boring now. but anyway i think this could be in an interesting development.
ETA Star is really pushing things forward, together with IMG, could be interesting.
i never thought they would develop a huge project i thought these guys would just do towers.
another surprise after the DOS (or was it IMPZ?) tower..?

Dubai is now the city of cities..... THE WORLD'S LARGEST CITY OF CITIES! :laugh:

ETA to build Dh1b Lifestyle City in Dubailand
By Saifur Rahman, Staff Reporter



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.

Vilas, spas, super luxury hotels, water features ... Is this really Dubailand. :runaway:

More unnecessary villas, spas, and relaxation centres for old folks. How about some coasters, the biggest in the world!!

i am sure they are to come as we discussed already..
but , malec, these are not unnecessary, at least not for the investors :D:D

anyway i want to see some real theme park as well.

Hi from Aussieland, Is this "City" still going ahead?

Latest news.....Dubai Municipality to launch "Lack of Imagination City".....and I quote from their press release now..."..a city where all the beloved idiots who name our projects with about as much imagination as a dung beatle has, can come together with their (lack of) talent and creativity."

Should be a another great one.

^^ haha :rofl:

any news?

i like this "sth city" trend :lol:

any news?

ETA offers Lifestyle City

The ETA Group has launched the Dubai Lifestyle City at Dubailand and it will partner with JW Marriott, Cisco and IMG Sports Academies in the $653m project. Dubai Lifestyle City will cover over 4m sqft and will include hotels, spas, sports academies as well as a 100,000 sqft shopping mall. It will also comprise 68 villas and 120 'villettes'.

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ETA launches AED 2.4 billion Dubai Lifestyle City; Dubailand CEO unveils project

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Introducing to Dubai and the wider region a unique concept of haute living, ETA group of companies has launched Dubai Lifestyle City which will adorn the sprawling Dubailand with all that Dubai can offer and much more.

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In a move unprecedented in the history of property sector in the region, ETA will rope into the project as partners some of the most respected international brands in a variety of fields to give it a special touch of efficacy, exclusivity and credibility, including JW Marriott and IMG Academies,

Tony Ashai, the celebrated Beverley Hills designer, will design Dubai Lifestyle City in the famed Tuscany style of architecture, reminiscent of the renaissance. The entire enclave, including homes, hotels and other facilities, will be integrated across the spectrum with a digital datacenter to manage all communications systems - telephone, cable, satellite TV, audio and security - and this will make every unit a fully self-sufficient high speed network.

An excited Arif Buhary Rahman, Managing Director Dubai Lifestyle City, said that the project symbolized the full potential of Dubai as the world's top destination for the future. 'Dubai Lifestyle City is a creative experiment with the endless possibilities that Dubai offers. Once completed, we are confident that Dubai Lifestyle City will become a historic benchmark, offering an enclave of near-perfection and a lifestyle that combines all the best in the world into an integrated experience,' explained Rahman, adding that he was grateful to the varied partners for associating with this exclusive project

On his part, Mohammed Al Habbai, CEO of Dubailand, stated that Dubai Lifestyle City, truly reflected the standards that Dubailand aspired for. 'We are delighted to assert that Dubai Lifestyle City will not only be the first-class lifestyle complex that it will indeed become, but also one of the major attractions that pull people from all over the world in the direction of Dubailand. 'Dubailand is all about themed clusters and I am happy to note that Dubai Lifestyle City has lived up to our expectations on that count. I would like to express my deep sense of admiration for the futuristic vision that underlines a project of this scale, which more than complements the other big ideas being actualized in Dubailand' he concluded.

Dubai Lifestyle City will cover a land area of over four million square feet and aims at the creation of a self-sufficient lifestyle community surrounded by fine hotels, spas, sports academies and other amenities, digitally connected to each other. It will have 68 Tuscan-themed villas and 120 villettes, all designed in a way that replicates every single detail of Tuscany architecture, with its earthiness going well with the desert surroundings. Dubai Lifestyle City encompasses nearly everything in terms of luxuries, digital facilities, sports training and recreational opportunities, word-class hotels, fashion, art, theatre and shopping. A shopping mall that sprawls over 100,000 square feet will cater to the shopping requirements of the residents, making available all the finest brands under one roof.

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Tuscany lifestyle for the rich and famous


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Dubai-based ETA Group is targeting high and ultra high net worth individuals for its Dubai Lifestyle City in Dubailand, which was officially launched yesterday.

The project, announced in January 2006 with a value of Dh1 billion, is now pegged at Dh2.4bn.

ETA executives said that was due to additional luxury components and the increased cost of construction.

“We didn’t want to launch a project on paper. Now, we have all the approvals and so we have launched it. Taking into account the increase in construction cost and the added luxury components, its value has gone up,” said Raza Siddiqui, Executive Director of Lifestyle City.

Covering more than four million sq ft, Lifestyle City will have 68 Tuscan-themed villas and 120 ‘villettes’ besides sports and recreational facilities such as a golf course, auditorium and theatre.

ETA has tied up with brands such as JW Marriott and IMG Academies, while Microsoft and Cisco will provide the backbone for a digital lifestyle, the company said.

Lifestyle City will contain a 170-room JW Marriott, a 150room Courtyard, and a 100,000-sq-ft shopping mall.

Beverley Hills designer Tony Ashai has designed the Tuscany style of architecture for the city, which is reminiscent of the Renaissance era.

“It is for the rich and famous. People can buy property in Lifestyle City on invitation only,” said Arif B Rahman, Managing Director of Lifestyle City.

The villas are priced between Dh20 million and Dh40m. “We will complete the project in July 2009,” Rahman said.

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20millionto40million for a villa ..

20millionto40million for a villa ..


way too much, i dont know what ETA are thinking

ETA and JW Marriott join hands to develop the first ever branded residences at Dubai Lifestyle City

Heralding a significant paradigm shift in the real estate sector in the region, ETA has signed the contract with JW Marriott to develop the living component of Dubai Lifestyle City as the first JW Marriott branded residential property worldwide.

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Left to right: Arif B. Rahman, Managing Director, Dubai Lifestyle City with Ed Fuller, President and MD, Marriott Lodging International.

Dubai Lifestyle City, an AED 2.4 billion project in Dubailand sprawling over an area of four million square feet, is envisaged as a unique residential enclave that offers its residents and visitors an enchanting lifestyle within a calm and natural environment. The project, the first of its kind in the region, aims at the creation of a self-sufficient residential community surrounded by fine hotels, spas, sports academies and other facilities, digitally connected to each other.

Dubai Lifestyle City will have 68 villas and 120 villettes (apartment homes), all designed in the exquisite Tuscany style, with excellent views over the golf course and Italian courtyards.

Speaking on the sidelines of the signing ceremony, Ed Fuller, President and MD, Marriott Lodging International, said that he is proud to be associated with Dubai Lifestyle City. 'I consider it one of our most special partnerships. It is the first branded residential project that we are undertaking under the JW Marriott brand. The authenticity of the Tuscany architecture is what fascinates me most about this project. Authenticity is an important theme in today's world,' he concluded.

Echoing similar sentiments, Arif B. Rahman, Managing Director, Dubai Lifestyle City, said that the Group was very privileged to have entered into a partnership with JW Marriott. 'This partnership, we feel, is one of the chief strengths that set this project apart. The rich experience and expertise that Marriott brings into this relationship will add luster to the project, which I am sure will be judged a landmark in the region,' he added.

Villa living attains a new dimension at the JW Marriott Residences. Impeccably furnished and beautifully appointed, these residences meet the exacting JW Marriott standards. From the group renowned world over for their hospitality, the villas will re-define aspiration branded living. Residence owners can call upon, JW Marriott Dubai Lifestyle City to offer à la carte services.

In addition Dubai Lifestyle City and JW Marriott will maintain an outstanding community, carefully landscaped and maintained communal areas and access to every service required for an exquisite residences lifestyle.

As part of the agreement, all the villas and 'villettes' in Dubai Lifestyle City will be branded as JW Marriott Residences and the hospitality giant will take care of the full gamut of the house keeping operations for residents who choose its services. Besides, JW Marriott will run three separate, yet integrated lodging facilities to fulfill all the requirements of the visitors to the city. The 170-room JW Marriott Hotel, the 152-room Courtyard by Marriott, and the 46-unit Marriott Executive Apartments, will be available to the visitors to Dubai Lifestyle City.

The contract between ETA and JW Marriott sets the tone for a long-standing cooperation between the two groups to redefine the concept of high-end lifestyle in the region.

The multi-faceted partnerships that go into the making of Dubai Lifestyle City are forged with a view to create a living concept that combines state of the art amenities, sporting and recreational facilities, educational avenues and digital systems in a serene ambience. The presence of JW Marriott which is the foremost institution in the world in the hospitality and leisure sector in running the show is expected to set for Dubai Lifestyle City standards that hardly exist in the region, bringing 'exquisite environments, approachable elegance and attentive service.'

WOOOW This project is huge.

may I present?:

JW Marriott Hotel Dubai Lifestyle City

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At JW Marriott Hotels & Resorts, you will discover redefined service and style in gateway cities and resort destinations around the world.

Discover a hotel that defines a new dimension of luxury, from designer bed linen to distinctive dining. A hotel that has a cherished tradition of service, where every need is anticipated with intuitive understanding. Discover a hotel where every experience is enriching and truly memorable.






The five-star JW Marriott Dubai Lifestyle City together with adjacent Spa will provide a very private,exclusive and luxurious hotel experience.Within the impressive hotel are distinctive restaurants,elegant bars and lounges and 98 beautifully appointed guest rooms each with stunning views of Dubai Lifestyle City.

A wonderfully designed lifestyle Spa for the exclusive use of hotel guests complimented by a hotel fantasy swimming pool complex and carefully placed remote pools sit within carefully landscaped meandering streams,waterfalls and ponds.Subterranean parking keeps motor vehicles out of sight and out of mind.




The luxury chalets are an excellent retreat from the stresses of everyday life.Sink into the luxury of the spacious handcrafted interior.The Tuscan inspired chalets are carefully designed for privacy with each chalet suitable for single, couple or family accommodation.Throughout the day,take time to enjoy the sunshine on your private verandah and in the evening rustle up a barbque with Lifestyle city as your spectacular vista.

There are 51 luxurious chalets within JW Marriott Dubai Lifestyle City .Each with spa facilities attached. Our therapists will be delighted to design a program to suit every need.Choose from a wide range of specialty massages-deep tissue,remedial,Swedish,reflexology,reiki ….The list is endless.In addition our beauty treatments are also a class apart.Hydrating facials,full body exfoliation,intensive manicure and pedicure treatments are just some of the ways we make you feel truly special.

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4 Star Hotel

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Shades of Tuscany

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master plan

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Villa designs:

Type A - Rosea - USD 5 MILLION
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Type B - Siena - USD 8.7 MILLION
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Type B1 - Nuova - USD 7.9 MILLION
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Type C - Toscana - USD 11.4 MILLION
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Type C1 - Tizzano - USD 10.9 MILLION
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20millionto40million for a villa ..

25villas and they will difinitely reach tha 1billions

how knows maybe tha facilites comes from tha moon

:omg: this last villa is almost identical to my old home in Miami.:yes: Thanks Krazy!:cheers:

These villas are very nice but I personally wouldn't purchase here.


Type C1 - Tizzano - USD 10.9 MILLION
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Yeah, its also very similar to my old home, in Millwall, Isle of Dogs.

How large are these? I would have expected even more from the $10+ ones. After all, in my country, Norway, you would get something close to a castle when you get into that price tag. (:

Edit: Love the devlopment though. Wouldn't mind living there :) Also love how DubaiLand will be with all these paradise communities with their own look and feel lying around in close proxomity to all these world class huge attractions!

Edit2: Almost 20k sq. feet built up area over 3 floors on the tizzano... I withdraw my comment :)

Yeah, its also very similar to my old home, in Millwall, Isle of Dogs.

^^ :lol: :lol:

Now now Naz, jealousy will get you ZERO points!:D After all, I didn't pay for it - my mother did! Her passion in life is her children and amassing land! Just like my father! I grew up with parents who did nothing but accumulate land and property. The house was for my 21st birthday, but it was also an investment for my future. It's no big deal, just a mother doing her best for the future of her children. Just as I do for my girls.:)

Sold that Villa three years ago now, just got fed up with all the stupid arseholes moving into the neighbourhood!:bash: And some other reasons too... In the end it was a great investment!:)

Any new updates here?

Construction begins on Dh2.4 billion Dubai Lifestyle City realty project

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Construction Work in Progress, Dubai Lifestyle City

Construction on the Dh2.4 billion Dubai Lifestyle City real estate project, ETA Star Group’s flagship luxury development located at Dubailand, has begun as per schedule and will be ready and complete by September 2009. On the progress at the Dubai Lifestyle City site, work is almost finished on the grading, which will be followed by leveling and then by infrastructural development. Dubai Lifestyle City covers a land area of over 4 million sq ft and aims at the creation of a self-sufficient lifestyle community.

Arif B. Rahman, Managing Director, Dubai Lifestyle City, said, “Dubai Lifestyle City has been a dream since the very beginning, once this dream is built and ready we are confident that Dubai Lifestyle City will become a historic benchmark, offering a lifestyle that combines all the best in the world into an integrated experience”.

Dubai Lifestyle City has roped in some of the most respected international brands to give the project a special touch of efficacy, exclusivity and credibility, such as JW Marriott, IMG Academies, Cisco and Microsoft. Tony Ashai, the celebrated Beverley Hills designer, will design Dubai Lifestyle City in the famed Tuscany style of architecture, reminiscent of the renaissance. The real estate development is surrounded by 4 & 5-Star hotels, destination spas, sports academies, fashion, art, theatre, shopping and other amenities, digitally connected to each other

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September 2009 completition my arse. They'll be lucky if able to complete the infrastructure work by then. :lol:

don't worry ETA star IS THERE :)

:omg: this last villa is almost identical to my old home in Miami.:yes: Thanks Krazy!:cheers:

These villas are very nice but I personally wouldn't purchase here.


Type C1 - Tizzano - USD 10.9 MILLION
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^^ Yes i recognize this straight away ! awww but that villa was wider on the left and the entrance was also wider and further back remember Tate???? oh what parties that house witnessed ! lol, :nuts: :)

:omg: this last villa is almost identical to my old home in Miami.:yes: Thanks Krazy!:cheers:

These villas are very nice but I personally wouldn't purchase here.

I believe you ... there are hundreds of homes like these all over Miami and South Florida, many dozens larger and lovelier at one half the price!

By the way I am not wealthy, just an ordinary middle class American, but my US$600,000 six bedroom three story 120 year old Victorian is much nicer and has more charm than any of these "McMansions"!!!! :yes:

^^ Yes i recognize this straight away ! awww but that villa was wider on the left and the entrance was also wider and further back remember Tate???? oh what parties that house witnessed ! lol, :nuts: :)

oh yes i remember too!!!... the driveway was definitely wider and the balconies were a bit different...do u remember at that party when we drank so much and i threw up on my porsche...tate? oh shit.. it wasn't me sorry :D

^^ Yes i recognize this straight away ! awww but that villa was wider on the left and the entrance was also wider and further back remember Tate???? oh what parties that house witnessed ! lol, :nuts: :)

Yeah, that was a real nice place but things change PG...people move on. That guy got a great deal in the end, I had a lot of work done on that Villa. It was worth it though.:)

And sinse when have the parties ceased!? :crazy2: :lol: :banana:

oh yes i remember too!!!... the driveway was definitely wider and the balconies were a bit different...do u remember at that party when we drank so much and i threw up on my porsche...tate? oh shit.. it wasn't me sorry :D

^^ What the hell? :lol:

Damn straight it wasn't you mate! If it had of been you you would still be "living" in Miami! ;) :lol: Oh wait a minute...are you that guy we threw off the balcony right on his head? Hm...cause that would certainly explain a lot of things...:D

Anyone want to talk about Dubai Lifestyle City round here instead of my past life!?!? :lol:


:D

I believe you ... there are hundreds of homes like these all over Miami and South Florida, many dozens larger and lovelier at one half the price!

By the way I am not wealthy, just an ordinary middle class American, but my US$600,000 six bedroom three story 120 year old Victorian is much nicer and has more charm than any of these "McMansions"!!!! :yes:

Hey phillybud :) You're absolutely right of course, there are many many Villas like these all over the place in Florida, I suppose it's just a matter of taste and location for some people. These particular Villas in DLC are very expensive and a lot smaller compared with what you could buy in Florida, or other states in the U.S. for the same money. You can get a lot of house in the states for relatively small money (compared with say the U.K./Europe for instance). Then again, if you have the cash then you can get whatever you want wherever you want. I think the Villas on Palm Jumeirah are worth it though...simply because of the amazing location!

Your home sounds so nice:) You can't buy that kind of class huh? "McMansions" That's a good one!:lol: :cheers:

Hey phillybud :) You're absolutely right of course, there are many many Villas like these all over the place in Florida, I suppose it's just a matter of taste and location for some people. These particular Villas in DLC are very expensive and a lot smaller compared with what you could buy in Florida, or other states in the U.S. for the same money. You can get a lot of house in the states for relatively small money (compared with say the U.K./Europe for instance). Then again, if you have the cash then you can get whatever you want wherever you want. I think the Villas on Palm Jumeirah are worth it though...simply because of the amazing location!

Your home sounds so nice:) You can't buy that kind of class huh? "McMansions" That's a good one!:lol: :cheers:

Thanks for the kind words. My home is very Victorian in style, 19 of the 39 windows are leaded stained glass windows, there are three fireplaces, one has the original ornate mantel with greek ionic columns flanking the fireplace itself, which is lined with the original English Minton tiles imported from Stoke-On-Trent, England (very popular in the 1880s and 90s); the house has six bedrooms but only three bathrooms, one on each floor. There is a main staircase, made of oak, which winds in a nearly oval shape that you can stand on the main floor and look straight up three stories; a narrow "servants staircase" is in the back part of the house and leads from the kitchen to the second floor. The ceilings are 10 1/2 feet high. In the formal dining room I have a 15 branch crystal chandelier than contains over 800 crystal pendants dripping from it. So, you see I've been trying to restore the original late nineteenth century sense of Victorian opulence and grandeur to the place.

By the way, it costs a fortune to heat in the winter!

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None of the renderings are promising.... I will wait for the new "Lack of Imagination City"...

Thanks for the kind words. My home is very Victorian in style, 19 of the 39 windows are leaded stained glass windows, there are three fireplaces, one has the original ornate mantel with greek ionic columns flanking the fireplace itself, which is lined with the original English Minton tiles imported from Stoke-On-Trent, England (very popular in the 1880s and 90s); the house has six bedrooms but only three bathrooms, one on each floor. There is a main staircase, made of oak, which winds in a nearly oval shape that you can stand on the main floor and look straight up three stories; a narrow "servants staircase" is in the back part of the house and leads from the kitchen to the second floor. The ceilings are 10 1/2 feet high. In the formal dining room I have a 15 branch crystal chandelier than contains over 800 crystal pendants dripping from it. So, you see I've been trying to restore the original late nineteenth century sense of Victorian opulence and grandeur to the place.

By the way, it costs a fortune to heat in the winter!

You're welcome:)

I can see your home is a real labour of love...nice to see that with some people it's not all about show and prestige. Sounds wonderful. I do love those old victorians...they've got a lot character. I take it you live in Philadelphia right? hence phillybud) Yeah, I can see why your winter heating bills would be so high then!:lol: Price you have to pay though huh!?

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None of the renderings are promising.... I will wait for the new "Lack of Imagination City"...

Yeah, it's getting more ridiculous by the week! There is far too much residential here now!:bash: There was me under the silly assumption that this was meant to be the world's biggest THEME PARK!!!

You're welcome:)

I can see your home is a real labour of love...nice to see that with some people it's not all about show and prestige. Sounds wonderful. I do love those old victorians...they've got a lot character. I take it you live in Philadelphia right? hence phillybud) Yeah, I can see why your winter heating bills would be so high then!:lol: Price you have to pay though huh!?

Yes, I live in the University City section of Philadelphia - just over the Schuykill River about a mile and a half to City Hall and Center City. Only five blocks away is the University of Pennsylvania, an "Ivy League" college founded by Benjamin Franklin in the eighteenth century - also the place where the first computer was invented! Within a ten minute walk from my home is Drexel University, USP (University of the Sciences, Philadelphia) - the oldest pharmacy college in America, and two or three other colleges.

So there are lots of college students around! :banana:

^^ What the hell? :lol:

Damn straight it wasn't you mate! If it had of been you you would still be "living" in Miami! ;) :lol: Oh wait a minute...are you that guy we threw off the balcony right on his head? Hm...cause that would certainly explain a lot of things...:D

Anyone want to talk about Dubai Lifestyle City round here instead of my past life!?!? :lol:


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:lol: i give up :D
nothing new on DLC just waiting for sharapova to come in and make all the guys happy. really dont see the big deal :dunno: ..now if it was someone else who u know of...who knows? ;)

Yes, I live in the University City section of Philadelphia - just over the Schuykill River about a mile and a half to City Hall and Center City. Only five blocks away is the University of Pennsylvania, an "Ivy League" college founded by Benjamin Franklin in the eighteenth century - also the place where the first computer was invented! Within a ten minute walk from my home is Drexel University, USP (University of the Sciences, Philadelphia) - the oldest pharmacy college in America, and two or three other colleges.

So there are lots of college students around! :banana:

Sounds cool:) Lot of history there. I was in Philadelphia some years back with some friends from Boston and we went to see Edgar Allan Poe's NHS:) Now that's one house I'd love to buy but NO SALE!!!:cry: :bash: :lol:

You have a thing for college students?:D

:lol: i give up :D
nothing new on DLC just waiting for sharapova to come in and make all the guys happy. really dont see the big deal :dunno: ..now if it was someone else who u know of...who knows? ;)

You gave up too soon mate!:lol: :D

If Sharapova moves in then I'M movin' in no-matter what the place is like!!!:lol:

That reminds me, I'm heading back to Florida next week with Jack so I'll let you know what's what;) :D

You gave up too soon mate!:lol: :D

If Sharapova moves in then I'M movin' in no-matter what the place is like!!!:lol:

That reminds me, I'm heading back to Florida next week with Jack so I'll let you know what's what;) :D

What has Sharapova got to do with DLC anyway? Heard it somewhere but can't remember what exactly? She looks just like Anastasia huh ...

is there any tennis court near here ...i wanaa to beat her !!

What has Sharapova got to do with DLC anyway? Heard it somewhere but can't remember what exactly? She looks just like Anastasia huh ...

Yes, she looks very like Anastasia actually... why do you think I keep her around huh;) :lol::lol:

Read here:




Maria Sharapova launches Dhs2.4bn Dubai Lifestyle City
November 15, 2007


Middle East Company News


Celebrated tennis player Maria Sharapova officially launched ETA Star Group's iconicDhs2.4bn lifestyle project the Dubai Lifestyle City (DLC) in Dubailand, the region's largest tourism, leisure, entertainment and lifestyle destination.


Alongside the launch, Maria Sharapova also inaugurated the Dubai Lifestyle City Wall of Fame, one of the many unique attractions that will mark the project


'It gives us immense pleasure to inform you all that 40% of the project - 87 units in total - has already been sold out during the preview. The total value of the units already sold out has exceeded Dhs1bn. We are expecting sales to pick up at a much faster pace after today's launch event,'said Arif B Rahman, Managing Director, Dubai Lifestyle City.


He added, 'We invited Maria Sharapova to launch the project to investors because Maria represents the concept of haute living personified by Dubai Lifestyle City. She epitomizes the success, style and standard that a Dubai Lifestyle City home-owner would aspire for. Plus with her strong ties with the Nick Bollettieri Tennis Academy and IMG Academies, she can identify with the benefits it brings to an aspiring athlete.'


Maria Sharapova Tennis Star said, 'I am honored to be invited as the Guest of Honor for the Dubai Lifestyle City launch. The project looks gorgeous with its Tuscan style architecture; JW Marriott serviced villas and the first of a kind digital community created by Microsoft. In addition I can say from experience that having an institution like IMG Academies in your back-yard is an excellent opportunity for all aspiring athletes in the region.'


'My ties with the IMG Academies are extensive, going back as old as when I was nine years old. I trained and grew up at the Academy. Now as IMG becomes a part of Dubai Lifestyle City's realty offering I like the idea of the impact it will have on the sports enthusiasts and athletes in the region. Obviously, it is not only meant for athletes like me. Dubai Lifestyle City residents, members and guests of all ages and abilities can benefit from the IMG Academies, Nick Bollettieri Tennis Academy and David Leadbetter Golf Academy.'


Mohammed Al Habbai, Chief Executive Officer, DubailandTM, said,'As one of the key components of Dubailand, the unique offerings at Dubai Lifestyle City will further augment our profile as the region's most ambitious leisure and entertainment destination. As more projects go online at our mega complex, we will continue to ensure our offerings match the best in breed across similar locations worldwide.' </blockquote>


Dubai Lifestyle City, based in Dubailand sprawling over an area of four million square feet, is envisaged as a unique destination that offers its residents and visitors an enchanting lifestyle within a calm and natural environment.


Expressing his happiness at the opening of an IMGA branch in DLC, Jamal Pritchard, International Business Development Manager, IMG Academies, said, 'Historically we have seen the value proposition of a residential community close to the IMG Academies grow exponentially. This is primarily because families wanting to train their children find it ideal to relocate permanently close to the Academy. However, now with the Academy located within a multi-dimensional residential community like Dubai Lifestyle City, this proposition is amplified manifolds. Our various sports training activities will be useful for not just aspiring athletes, but also lay health enthusiasts who want to lead a healthy and dynamic lifestyle,' he added.


The project partners include some of the most respected international brands to give it a special touch of efficacy, exclusivity and credibility, including JW Marriott, IMG Academies, Cisco and Microsoft. Tony Ashai, the celebrated Beverley Hills designer, has designed Dubai Lifestyle City in the famed Tuscany style of architecture, reminiscent of the renaissance. It will consist of 68 signature villas and 120 apartments; all branded as JW Marriott Residences.


IMG Academies, which houses Maria Sharapova's alma mater Nick Bollettieri Tennis Academy, is partnering with Dubai Lifestyle City to set up the first branch of the famed academy outside the United States. Until recently, Sharapova lived most of the year near the IMG training facility in Bradenton. The ace sports institution, known for training the likes of Andre Agassi, Jim Courier, Maria Sharapova and Monica Seles, will for the first time through Dubai Lifestyle City make available to the region world-class training facilities for all sports, particularly tennis and golf.


For more information please contact: | Rohini Rego/ Samer Hamzi, Promoseven Weber Shandwick | Phone: 04-3210077 | Dubai Lifestyle City (DLC) is a comprehensive lifestyle project conceptualized and executed by ETA Star Group. The project seeks to promote a unique concept of haute living that encompasses nearly everything in terms of luxuries, digital facilities, sports training and recreational opportunities, word-class hotels, fashion, art, theatre, destination spa and shopping. With a view to ensure the exclusivity of the project and to make it truly world-class, Dubai Lifestyle City has entered into partnerships with some of the most respected brands in a variety of fields, including JW Marriott, IMG Academies, Microsoft, and Cisco. | Dubai Lifestyle City will have 68 Tuscan-themed villas and 120 villettes (apartments), all conceived by Tony Ashai the celebrated Beverley Hills designer. He is designing the project in the famed Tuscany style of architecture in a way that replicates every single detail of the Italian architecture. The project covers a land area of over four million square feet and aims at the creation of a self-sufficient lifestyle community. | About Dubailand | Dubailand, a member of Tatweer, is the world's most ambitious tourism, leisure and entertainment project, catering to the needs of the entire family. The unique 3bn sq. ft. development has been designed to catalyze the position of Dubai as an international hub of family tourism, appealing to tourist segments across genders, age group, world regions and activity preferences. Dubailand is projected to attract millions of tourists annually from around the world. | The diverse projects under Dubailand include theme parks, eco-tourism projects, shopping malls, restaurants and residential units that are being developed by UAE, GCC and international investors. | A product of extraordinary vision, Dubailand will be an attractive place to 'live, work and play' for the emirate's growing population, both as a leisure destination and an appropriate setting for business and entertainment development.

is there any tennis court near here ...i wanaa to beat her !!

Now that is something I just HAVE to see! :lol::lol::lol:

How about a game of doubles eh bizzy? ;)

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Wow, great render Julito :) That looks pretty good actually ... lots of nice greenery anyway.

Dubai Lifestyle City - Construction begins

Dubai Lifestyle City - Construction begins: Construction on the Dh2.4 billion Dubai Lifestyle City real estate project, ETA Star Group’s flagship luxury development located at Dubailand, has begun as per schedule and will be ready and complete by September 2009. On the progress at the Dubai Lifestyle City site, work is almost finished on the grading, which will be followed by leveling and then by infrastructural development. Dubai Lifestyle City covers a land area of over 4 million sq ft and aims at the creation of a self-sufficient lifestyle community.

Arif B. Rahman, Managing Director, Dubai Lifestyle City, said, “Dubai Lifestyle City has been a dream since the very beginning, once this dream is built and ready we are confident that Dubai Lifestyle City will become a historic benchmark, offering a lifestyle that combines all the best in the world into an integrated experience”.

Dubai Lifestyle City has roped in some of the most respected international brands to give the project a special touch of efficacy, exclusivity and credibility, such as JW Marriott, IMG Academies, Cisco and Microsoft. Tony Ashai, the celebrated Beverley Hills designer, will design Dubai Lifestyle City in the famed Tuscany style of architecture, reminiscent of the renaissance. The real estate development is surrounded by 4 & 5-Star hotels, destination spas, sports academies, fashion, art, theatre, shopping and other amenities, digitally connected to each other.

Some other renders :

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Floor plans for 'Rosea' Villa :

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I want a villa like this.. :nuts: A.M.A.Z.I.N.G.

Bin Laden bags DLC contract
Saturday, 01 March 2008


ETA Star has awarded a US $13.3 million (AED49 million) infrastructure contract to Saudi-based Bin Ladin Contracting Division for its Dubai Lifestyle City (DLC) project.

DLC, a $680 million project in Dubailand, covers a land area of over 370,000m2 and is expected to be completed by September 2009.

The contract covers infrastructure installations within DLC including sewerage and storm water drainage system, electrical cables, irrigation piping, firefighting systems, low current system ducts, street lighting and cabling works.
"At Dubai Lifestyle City, we give priority to safety and comfort of its residents and visitors," said Arif B Rahman, managing director, DLC.

"We always aim for premium quality in our work and we are confident that Bin Ladin Contracting will meet our requirements and specifications at this stage."

Cansult Maunsell has been appointed as the engineering consulting firm to design and overlook the infrastructure works development.

Work on grading, leveling and site mobilisation of the project has already been completed.

DLC will include 68 villas and 120 apartments, along with a five and a four-star hotel.

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Dubai Lifestyle City presents Jagjit Singh live in concert

Monday, 31 March 2008

Show to be held on April 4 at Madinat Jumeirah Dubai.

Ghazal music lovers in Dubai and other parts of the UAE will be treated to an extraordinary 'Ru-ba-ru' concert, by the legendary Jagjit Singh on April 4th. The sponsor of the concert is Dubai Lifestyle City, the ultra-luxury AED 2.4 billion real estate development.

Part of the UAE based USD5 billion ETA Star Ascon Group, Dubai Lifestyle City is a multi-faceted development that encompasses all the elements to make life complete and fulfilling. Based on an Italian Tuscany theme, the lifestyle city projects and promotes a unique ‘Haute Living - Lifestyle theme' conceptualised with offerings from JW Marriott Residences, IMG Sports Academies (USA) Microsoft and CISCO.

Commenting on Dubai Lifestyle City's role as the main sponsor of the event, Arif B. Rahman, Managing Director of Dubai Lifestyle City and Group Director of the ETA Ascon Star Group said, "Dubai Lifestyle City has always been associated with Legends & Maestros and we are delighted to have the honour of Jagjit Singh join the Dubai Lifestyle City's ‘Wall of Fame'. We are proud to be associated with this concert."

He added "Dubai Lifestyle City will have a fully equipped, ultra modern theatre with state-of-the art acoustics and stage fittings, providing an excellent platform for concerts and other such performances in the near future."

Jagjit Singh has been largely instrumental in popularising Ghazal music and has also created tunes and songs for various films and TV serials.

The concert will commence at 8.30 pm at Madinat Jumeirah. Tickets are priced at AED1000, AED500, AED250 and AED150, and available at all Spinneys and Hallmark outlets. They can also be purchased online at the website www.boxofficeonline.com.

At the concert, the maestro is expected to play numbers from his recent album. Additionally, the concert will also feature a special section on Mirza Ghalib.

Dubai Lifestyle City is an integral part of Dubailand, the world's most ambitious tourism, leisure and entertainment project in Dubai. Dubai Lifestyle City offers an exclusive lifestyle option through 68 Tuscan-themed villas and 120 villettes (apartments), two hotels - one 5-Star and another 4-Star - destination spas, sports academies, fashion, art, theatre and High Life Retail outlets, fine dining outlets and facilities, a unique arboretum and other amenities, all digitally connected to each other to offer a Lifestyle Living. It is one of the most unique in this region and the first ever in the world with the JW Marriott Group, Microsoft, IMG academies and CISCO.

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Are the Villettes launched yet? How big are these and what are they priced at?

Dear all.

I have 3 bdr apartment in Dubai Life style and i want to sell it.

Who wants to buy?

3 bdr
274 m2 - 2 943 sq.ft.
O.P. - 1 614 000$ - 5 907 000 AED
S.P. - 1 765 000$ - 6 460 000 AED

paid 15% - 242 100 $ - 886 000 AED
first payment - 393 000 $ - 1 438 000 AED

nikitenko_oleg@yahoo.com

levelling on the land,Site office completed,Fencing of the site,Project team on site,Under construction......


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Dubai Lifestyle City awards contract to L&T

Staff Report
Published: October 20, 2008, 00:11


Dubai: Dubai Lifestyle City LLC yesterday said it has nominated India's Larsen & Tuobro Limited as their main contractors for the construction of the iconic residential development of 68 high-end Tuscan themed villas at Dubai Lifestyle City.

A complex of 68 high-end Tuscan themed villas and 120 villettes, Dubai Life-style City has partnered with the best names in the industry to offer state-of-the-art accessories, thoughtfully planned space and elegantly designed interiors that are branded, furnished and fitted.

Arif Rahman, Managing Director of Dubai Lifestyle City said, "Like Dubai Lifestyle City, Larson & Tuobro has set global benchmarks in engineering and construction and has proven time and again its ability to be a part of some of the most prized developments. The commencement of work will not only ensure timely delivery of the project but also guarantee superior quality. Dubai Lifestyle City has been conceptualised with a vision and passion for offering the ultimate in haute living that combines all the best in the world into an integrated living."

The project will also offer the perfect choice of amenities to create a self-sufficient lifestyle community.


http://www.gulfnews.com/business/Real_Estate_Property/10253120.html

Good construction updates ..

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Tuscan Villa work on track

on Wednesday, January 21, 2009

Dubai Lifestyle City has denied rumours that the Tuscan Villa project has been cancelled or put on hold.

According to an official from Dubai Lifestyle City, construction work on the Dh2.4 billion Dubai Lifestyle City project located at Dubailand has begun as per schedule. "Initially the work was expected to be complete by September 2009. But now it will only be ready by the second or third quarter of 2010," said the official.

The Tuscan Villa project involves construction of a Tuscan themed housing complex comprising 68 villas and 120 villettes.

Officials from Larsen & Toubro Ltd, the main contractor for the project, yesterday told Emirates Business that work is continuing and would accelerate once issues with building permit are cleared.

ETA's construction division has been awarded the MEP contract, which is scheduled to start by July. "The condos or the show villas will be ready by July," added the Dubai Lifestyle City official.

Dubai Lifestyle City covers an area of more than four million square feet and aims to create a lifestyle community with four and five star hotels, spas, sports academies, fashion, art, theatre and shopping amenities.

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So any more work done here?

Anyone got any updates?
I had a payment due but didnt pay due to no progress. They have not asked for the payment either. Usually a sign that nothing is happening.

According to this report construction is going to begin at a project in Dubai Lifestyle City.

The projects network infrastructure at the development has been completed


Dubai, July 23, 2009: Dubai Lifestyle City (DLC), the luxury lifestyle development located in Dubailand, announced today that Saleh Constructions have commenced construction work of the project. Saleh Constructions will build the 68 Tuscan-themed villas and 120 villettes (condominiums).


The construction work of JW Marriot Hotel and the IMG Academies is scheduled to begin in September 2009. The first phase of DLC is expected to be completed by the end of 2011.


The projects network infrastructure work at the development is now complete. This includes the 100 per cent completion of the road networks, telecommunication, surface water drainage, sewage network, irrigation networks, fire-fighting system, street lighting and portable water network. The completion of the infrastructure work on the project site will help the progress of the construction activities.


Mr. Arif B. Rahman, Managing Director for Dubai Lifestyle City, said, "We are proud to share our progress and reaffirm our commitment to this unique project. The appointment of Saleh Constructions has been in line with our efforts to ensure superiority and, yet, maintain a swift pace in the construction work. The Dubai Lifestyle City has made a promise to deliver a first-of-its-kind haute living experience and we are on track to deliver the promise."


Mohammed Al Habbai, Senior Vice President at Dubailand, added, "Dubai Lifestyle City is a unique project, which we are all very excited about. It will offer a different type of living experience and we are proud to have the project as part of Dubailand, through which we will continue to provide our full support to ensure the timely delivery of the project."


Dubai Lifestyle City, has been conceptualized by the ETA Star group, is well en-route to raising the bar on "haute living". Spread over a sprawling 4 million square feet enclave, the exclusive self-sufficient residential community has entered into partnerships with some of the most respected leaders from a variety of fields, including JW Marriott, IMG Academies, Microsoft, and CISCO to create 68 Tuscan-themed villas and 120 villettes (apartments), all conceived by Tony Ashai the celebrated Beverley Hills designer.


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Who is the consultant for the Tuscan villas?

They are only building 15 villas from what I have heard. Does anyone know what refund you get if you cancel ? I have tried but they do not answer my question... muppetts!!

Saleh Constructions commence work at Dubai Lifestyle City in DUBAILAND

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Dubai Lifestyle City (DLC), the luxury lifestyle development located in Dubailand, announced today that Saleh Constructions have commenced construction work of the project. Saleh Constructions will build the 68 Tuscan-themed villas and 120 villettes (condominiums).

The construction work of JW Marriot Hotel and the IMG Academies is scheduled to begin in September 2009. The project is expected to be completed by end of 2011.

The projects network infrastructure work at the development is now complete. This includes the 100 per cent completion of the road networks, telecommunication, surface water drainage, sewage network, irrigation networks, fire-fighting system, street lighting and portable water network. The completion of the infrastructure work on the project site will help the progress of the construction activities.

Mr. Arif B. Rahman, Managing Director for Dubai Lifestyle City, said, "We are proud to share our progress and reaffirm our commitment to this unique project. The appointment of Saleh Constructions has been in line with our efforts to ensure superiority and, yet, maintain a swift pace in the construction work. The Dubai Lifestyle City has made a promise to deliver a first-of-its-kind haute living experience and we are on track to deliver the promise."

Mohammed Al Habbai, Senior Vice President at Dubailand, added, "Dubai Lifestyle City is a unique project, which we are all very excited about. It will offer a different type of living experience and we are proud to have the project as part of Dubailand, through which we will continue to provide our full support to ensure the timely delivery of the project."


Dubai Lifestyle City, has been conceptualized by the ETA Star group, is well en-route to raising the bar on "haute living". Spread over a sprawling 4 million square feet enclave, the exclusive self-sufficient residential community has entered into partnerships with some of the most respected leaders from a variety of fields, including JW Marriott, IMG Academies, Microsoft, and CISCO to create 68 Tuscan-themed villas and 120 villettes (apartments), all conceived by Tony Ashai the celebrated Beverley Hills designer. The lead consultant of the project is Lacasa.

http://www.etastar.com/news-1-637-1-Saleh-Constructions-commence-work-at-Dubai.html

bla bla bla what crap.

Dubai: The three Marriott hotels being built in Dubai Lifestyle City are set to hit 80 per cent occupancy when they open, according to the project's managing director.

The hotels include the five-star JW Marriott with 170 rooms including chalets, the four star 150-room Marriott Courtyard and the 46 Marriott Executive Apartments.

"We have a healthy RevPAR (revenue per available room) and we expect between 70 to 80 per cent occupancy," Arif Rahman, managing director, told Gulf News, without giving further details on expected revenues.

These hotels will be crucial in Marriott's aim to increase its Middle East hotel room supply by more than 250 per cent over the next few years, the hotel chain said on its website.


While other projects in Dubailand have suffered delays in their construction, Dubai Lifestyle City is progressing well, due to its relatively small and manageable size, said Arif Rahman, the project's managing director.

The pipework is all being laid now, the electricity and water substations are done and the roads are almost complete, Rahman added.

Due to the partnership with Marriott, the residential portion of the development will be named the JW Marriott Residences.

While quality of construction has been a familiar gripe in Dubai among residents of certain projects, quality, security and safety in the residences will be in line with Marriott's international standards.

Though Dubai Municipality says you don't need sprinkler systems in villas or apartments, Marriott will be installing sprink-lers in the residences, explained Raza Siddiqui, executive director.

There will be 68 villas, with five different types ranging from 10,000 square feet built-up area to 20,000 square feet.

Each villa theme is also given a name, such as Siena, in line with the Tuscan theme of the project.

There will be 120 regular, duplex and penthouse apartments and the construction contract has already been awarded to Saleh Constructions.

Around 500 people are now working onsite.

The project sits on four million square feet of land and is the brain child of ETA Star Group.

Construction is due to start on the JW Marriott and the IMG Academies this month with the entire project due for completion by the end of 2012 and the show home open in February 2010.

Two main artery roads, aside from Emirates Road, will ensure that traffic isn't an issue for residents or visitors to the development.

Despite the global financial downturn which has had a significant impact on Dubai's own property sector, including an easing of real estate prices and rents, Rahman is confident that the sales prices for properties in Dubai Lifestyle City are appropriate.

About 50 per cent of the residential units have been sold so far.

"Even in the good times we were never overpriced. We discouraged speculators and investors&so we're not too high and we're not too low," Rahman said.

However, the average price for a villa is between Dh20 million and Dh40 million. The average price for an apartment is Dh5 million to Dh8 million.

Defaults have occurred only "sparingly", said Rahman.

Aside from the residences and the hotels, there will be the IMG Academies which will consist of a tennis academy, a golf academy and seven swimming pools, including an Olympic sized pool, a dive pool, a leisure pool and one specifically for women and children.

There will also be a small retail centre, office space, an auditorium and a large greenhouse because what people miss in this region is water and greenery, said Rahman.

Link:http://www.gulfnews.com/business/Development/10345789.html

68 villas my ass. They are only building 15 villas and the balance will "be completed some time in the future!". Again the biggest load of crap.
50% of units sold! we were not priced too high?? they launched this in the boom and only sold 50%.
"Defaults have occured sparingly"!
Quite possibly the biggest bunch of jokers. The security gaurd in their office gets your blood boiling before you even meet any one there!!!

C/U

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Dubailand has awarded the construction work of its JW Marriott Hotel to Saleh Constructions, part of the Saleh Bin Lahej Group, it was announced on Monday.

The hotel will have 170 rooms including 48 royal to super deluxe chalets, 68 guest rooms, three restaurants, a 5,000 sq ft ballroom and a 25,000 sq ft spa, the company said after a ground breaking ceremony.

Saleh Constructions has already started construction of the 68 Tuscan-themed villas and 120 villettes which have been conceived by Tony Ashai, the celebrated Beverley Hills designer, it said in a statement.

It added that the project's network infrastructure work was complete and will become a key part of Dubai Lifestyle City, the ETA Star project which will be built over a sprawling 4 million sq ft enclave.

Arif B Rahman, managing director for Dubai Lifestyle City, said: "The luxury hotel is a very important component of Dubai Lifestyle City and beginning of its construction work marks an important milestone for the project."

Jeff Strachan, area director of Sales and Marketing, Middle East & Africa, Marriott, added: "We are delighted that Saleh Constructions have commenced work on the JW Marriott Dubai Lifestyle City. The entire Dubai Lifestyle City is a unique project and once complete will set a new benchmark for luxury living."

http://www.arabianbusiness.com/574786-work-starts-on-dubai-lifestyle-citys-hotel-project

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good progress here! Some villas have reached already second level!

Dubai Lifestyle City base ready

Project, aimed at promoting unique concept of haute living, is set to be complete by 2011

# by Aya Lowe, Staff Reporter
# Published: 00:00 December 18, 2009

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Dubai : With its infrastructure work done, Dubai Lifestyle City (DLC) is set to be complete by the end of 2011 or first quarter of 2012.

DLC is a comprehensive lifestyle project conceptualised and executed by ETA Star Group.

The project's network infrastructure work has been completed.

This includes completion of the road networks, telecommunication, surface water drainage, sewage network, irrigation networks, fire-fighting system, street lighting and portable water network.

The project was officially inaugurated in 2006.

Haute living

"The project seeks to promote a unique concept of haute living that encompasses nearly everything in terms of luxuries, digital facilities, sports training and recreational opportunities, word-class hotels, fashion, art, theatre and shopping," Raza Seddiqi, executive director, DLC, said.

DLC will have 68 Tuscan-themed villas and 120 villettes or apartments, all conceived by Beverley Hills designer Tony Ashai.

So far, 60 per cent of the property has been sold. Saleh Constructions has already started construction of the units.

DLC has entered into partnerships with JW Marriott, IMG Academies, Microsoft and Cisco.

"Dubai Lifestyle City offers luxury within a gated community. Its alliance with a respected and renowned world-class brand such as the JW Marriott Hotel validates its positioning as a luxury development," Mohammad Al Habbai, Senior Vice President at Dubailand, said.

JW Marriott is developing the living component of DLC as the first JW Marriott branded residential property worldwide.

Besides, JW Marriott will run three separate, yet integrated lodging facilities to fulfill all the requirements of the visitors to the city.

The 170-room JW Marriott Hotel, the 152-room Courtyard by Marriott, and the 46-unit Marriott Executive Apartments, will be available to the visitors to DLC.

The ground-breaking ceremony to mark the beginning of construction was held on December 1. Multi-sport conglomerate IMG Academies (IMGA) will open its first ever branch outside the US in DLC.

These will include the Nick Bollettieri Tennis Academy and the David Leadbetter Golf Academy.

"We believe that the recent developments will not have any major impact on our project.

"Dubai will always remain a great destination for tourists and residents alike as it offers fantastic packages to visitors and lucrative opportunities for investors," Seddiqi said.

Type- mixed-use freehold

Location- Dubailand

Estimated development value- Dh2.5 billion

Total land mass- 4 million square feet

http://gulfnews.com/business/property/dubai-lifestyle-city-base-ready-1.555009

update from april here:

http://www.dubailifestylecity.ae/updates.html

the villas look perfect, very high quality and nice finishing. Could become a competition for Al Barari if all villas turn out to look like this.

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15:29 UAE time
SPORT / NEWS /
Dubai tennis and golf academies scrapped

by Shane McGinley

The Nick Bollettieri and David Leadbetter branded sports academies, which were to be based at Dubai Lifestyle City in Dubailand, have been officially scrapped, Arabian Business has learnt.

Dubai-based developer ETA Star Group struck a deal in 2007 with US-based IMG Academies to develop a range of branded academies at the AED2.4bn ($653m) Dubai Lifestyle City (DLC) in Dubailand, including the Nick Bollettieri Tennis Academy and David Leadbetter Golf Academy.

“The project being developed in Dubai by ETA Star is no longer affiliated with IMG and has no jurisdiction to operate under the IMG, IMG Academies or Nick Bollettieri name/brand,” a spokesperson from IMG Academies confirmed to Arabian Business.

IMG Academies is a sports education and training facility based in Bradenton, Florida and consists of The Nick Bollettieri Tennis Academy, The David Leadbetter Golf Academy, the IMG Baseball, IMG Basketball, IMG Soccer, IMG Lacrosse and IMG Football Academies, and the IMG Performance Institute.

The Nick Bollettieri Tennis Academy was set up in 1978 and the legendary coach has masterminded the careers of Andre Agassi, Jim Courier, Maria Sharapova and Monica Seles. Initially due to be completed in 2009, the Dubai academy in DLC was to be the first Nick Bollettieri Tennis Academy outside the US.

In 1983, the first David Leadbetter Golf Academy was established and there are currently 28 academies in thirteen countries, with the Dubai outpost intended to become the first in the Middle East.

However, the latest statement from IMG Academies confirms that it has severed links with ETA Star and DLC.

When ETA Star was contacted by Arabian Business its spokesperson said it would not be making any comment, and would not confirm or deny the status of the sports academies at DLC.

http://www.arabianbusiness.com/589443-dubai-tennis-and-golf-academies-scrapped

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there has been progress!!!

A Very good one !

http://www.dubailifestylecity.ae/common/pdfs/DLC_Construction_Newsletter_2.pdf

Updates

http://www.dubailifestylecity.ae/common/pdfs/update_2.pdf


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http://www.dubailifestylecity.ae/video.html

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What's your point, caller?

the update is from OCT 2010! Another pointless development which should be cancelled. They are years away from their contract completion date and guess what, there is fck all the investor can do. i know they were giving discounts but has anyone managed a refund ?