Dubai Lifestyle City was a multi-purpose development project in theDubailand area ofDubai,United Arab Emirates, covering over 4.15 million square feet. Dubai Lifestyle City at Dubailand was officially inaugurated in January 2006. Had it been completed, the development would have had 68villas and 120 villettes (apartments),[1]golf course,auditorium,theatre, and sports and recreational facilities. The cost of the project was estimated to be Dh 2.4 billion. The project has now been cancelled.
Designed by the Beverly Hills designerTony Ashai, Dubai Lifestyle City was envisioned as a Tuscan inspiredgated community.[2] The objective of the Dubai Lifestyle City's developerETA Star Group was to provide luxurious homes resembling those inTuscany inItaly.
The project would have consisted of large family homes and a series of low-rise apartment buildings, containing only large apartments all surrounding a practice golf course.
The project would have had sports facilities, restaurants and cafes. The project has access toEmirates Road andUmm Suqeim Road.[3]
An infrastructure construction contract for Dh49 million was awarded in early 2008 toSaudi Binladin Group's Contracting Division.[4]
Dubai Lifestyle City (DLC) had collaborated with Cisco and Microsoft to includehome automation and networking technology throughout. Upon deploying the integrated system that connects all the units within the entire enclave with each other, the residents would have been able to enjoy home control and monitoring system, security features, a home theatre system, media entertainment, IP communication system and interactive community portal.[5]
The Member's Club was for Dubai Lifestyle City residents. It would have had fitness facilities, a swimming pool, a private courtyard, previewing theater, and a kid's zone.
The 'Wall of Fame' was inaugurated byMaria Sharapova, followed byKaran Johar andJagjit Singh. It has hand prints ofBollywood superstarShahrukh Khan.[6]
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