The Tiger Woods Dubai Extends Agreement with Desert Landscape
Dubai-UAE: 17 March, 2009 – The Tiger Woods Dubai, a member of Tatweer Dubai, today announced the signing of a new agreement with UAE – based Desert Landscape for continued landscaping works at the landmark development.
Desert Landscape, a member of the Desert Group, have already played an integral role in the development of the project’s 28 Hectares on-site turf nursery and 30 Hectares tree nursery, providing more than 11,000 trees and 150,000 shrubs to the golf course alone. The new agreement confirms their commitment to the construction of specific golfing components, such as cart paths, lakes, streams and waterways, subsurface drainage and automated irrigation systems. To date grassing is complete on two holes and a third is in progress.
Abdulla Al Gurg, Project Director, The Tiger Woods Dubai, said:
Desert Landscape is a valued partner and an essential component of the success of the development. Therefore, we are happy to announce this renewed agreement which signals their continued contribution to this ground-breaking project.
The hallmark of The Tiger Woods Dubai is our attention to detail, quality, integrity and excellence and I firmly believe that Desert Landscape will continue to meet these standards as we proceed towards our vision of being amongst the most sought after golfing destinations in the world.
Nasser Talib, CEO, Desert Landscape, said:
We are privileged to be a part of such a unique development and look forward to our continued relationship with The Tiger Woods Dubai. Having already dedicated significant resources in this project, this agreement reinforces our commitment to the project moving forward.
The Tiger Woods Dubai promises to be a golf experience that epitomizes excellence and meets the highest standards of quality. The development continues to progress, with the completion of bulk earth works, 2,243 trees planted on the golf course and an additional 6000 in the nursery. Grassing on the fairways of Holes 4 and 5 is complete. Furthermore, rough shaping is complete on all 18 holes, 10 of which have been finely shaped. Construction of the main stream and one of the lakes is also complete, comprising 3.3 million sq. ft. of water features incorporated into the golf course.
Notes to Editors
About The Tiger Woods Dubai:
The Tiger Woods Dubai, a member of Tatweer, is a private residential community that will include the world’s first golf course design created by Tiger Woods Design –the Al Ruwaya Golf Club.
Embodying Tiger Woods’ vision of creating a spectacular, challenging golf course, Al Ruwaya, will be a 7,800 yard, par 72, 18 hole championship course with dramatic elevation changes, lush landscaping, stunning water features and an overall design that will challenge and entertain golfers of all playing abilities. Luxurious residential and hospitality components will include 292 residences, a boutique hotel, a well-being spa, a fine dining restaurant, a professionally staffed golf academy, and the Al Ruwaya clubhouse.
The Tiger Woods Dubai will occupy an area of 55 million sq ft in Dubailand off Al Hibab Road; a 30 minute drive from Dubai’s city center and the Dubai International Airport.
About Tatweer:
Tatweer is a member of Dubai Holding and one of the largest and fastest growing business conglomerates in the region. Tatweer’s name is synonymous with some of the most ambitious developments in Dubai and an equally extensive portfolio of prestigious projects in the pipeline.
Launched in December 2005, Tatweer owns and manages a strategic group of entities across six diverse industry verticals: Leisure and Entertainment, Commodities, Healthcare, Hospitality, Manufacturing, and Real Estate. The operations are strategically grouped under two distinct divisions – Tatweer Dubai and Tatweer Investments.
Tatweer Dubai will focus on project development within the UAE and advance strategic long term partnerships such as Partners-Harvard Medical International; the internationally renowned golfer Tiger Woods; IRCA Global, and Universal Studios. Tatweer Dubai’s entities comprise Dubai Healthcare City (DHCC), the region’s hub for world-class quality healthcare services; Dubailand®, the world’s most ambitious tourism, leisure and entertainment destination; The Tiger Woods Dubai, the exclusive golf community home to the world’s first Tiger Woods designed golf course; Bawadi®, the largest hospitality, shopping and entertainment cluster in the world; Dubai Industrial City, a township to develop Dubai as a leading manufacturing hub; IRCA Middle East, a joint venture with International Risk Control Association IRCA Global, South Africa to provide comprehensive pure risk management solutions to a wide spectrum of industries in the MENA region; Global Village, bringing together 160 different countries showcasing myriad cultures; and the Parks & Resorts DUBAILAND® featuring Universal Studios DUBAILAND®, Dreamworks DUBAILAND®, Six Flags DUBAILAND®, LEGOLAND DUBAILAND®, Marvel DUBAILAND®, Freej DUBAILAND® and HIT Entertainment.
Tatweer Investments will drive Tatweer’s foray into international markets, leveraging its synergy with leading global strategic partners. It will extend Tatweer’s existing intellectual property portfolio and generate innovative IP driven investments and partnerships overseas. The entities under Tatweer Investment’s portfolio include Mizin, pursuing a vision to become the real estate developer of choice in the UAE; Dubai Mercantile Exchange, the premier international commodity futures exchange in the Middle East; and new businesses in the food and beverage industry forged through alliances with leading international brands.
About Desert Landscape
Desert Landscape specialises in major landscape construction contracts in the commercial sector. We target large projects, developers and principal contractors in the industry assisting them with their landscaping plans for hospitality ventures, commercial developments or residential communities.
Our client portfolio is wide and varied. It includes Dubai World Trade Centre, EMAAR, Nakheel, Major Private Clients, Jumeirah International, The One and Only Royal Mirage, The Ritz Carlton and The Park Hyatt Creek. Our current work includes high profile projects such as the Lagoons project with Sama Dubai.
Once the design stages are agreed and completed, the construction of these large-scale projects will be carried out to the highest standard of quality and professionalism that the Desert Landscape is renowned for.
About Desert Group
Founded in 1988, the Desert Group is dedicated to transforming the UAE’s arid environment by creating world class innovative landscapes.
Our workforce force of more than 3000 employees has created new parameters in garden design bringing together years of specialist experience, research and creativity.Our passion for plants has lead to the development of stunning landscapes for government, commercial and private clients.
The Desert Group portfolio includes many of the regions’ iconic landmark hotels & resorts, renowned golf courses, government projects & public works, together with a considerable number of Dubai’s prestigious residential communities.
Using the expertise and talented capabilities of our people we are able to offer in addition to our landscaping services; pool and waterscapes, Plant and nursery development, themed rockwork and plasterwork, interior landscape designs and all related maintenance services.
Some of our current and past projects include: Jumeirah Golf Estates Earth and Fire Course, Jumeirah Bab Al Shams Hotel, The One and Only Mirage, The Lagoons, Madinat Jumeirah, Softscaping and Irrigation works (various) Emaar Projects, American University of Sharjah, Jumeirah Beach Hotel, Abu Dhabi Municipality - Maintenance of Irrigation, Landscaping, Surface Drainage works and infrastructure, Dubai Municipality- Maintenance of Creek and Safa Parks, The Atlantis Project Indoor Water Features.
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