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Meydan awards first contracts for their new iconic horacing development in Dubai.

 
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30 Apr 2007

Meydan today announced at a press conference in Dubai, that National Services and Construction Estate (NSCC) and Al Dhafra Pipeline & Contracting Co (APCC) have won the piling contracts for its new iconic horseracing development through a fiercely-contested tender process.

Laying the foundations for such a landmark enterprise is a pivotal phase in developing the vision of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai.

Meydan awards first contracts for their new iconic horacing development in Dubai.

The word Meydan describes a meeting place where people come to discuss, compete and achieve. An environment that encourages competition and co-operation to live side by side in harmony. A habitat created to promote endeavour, excellence and fair play in sport, commerce and life. Meydan, a place like never before.

The Meydan Racecourse is an iconic and landmark development spanning 76 million square feet and featuring a state of the art dirt and turf track, a world class grandstand with a capacity of approximately 60,000 people.

The Meydan Racecourse will be a stone's throw from the current Nad Al Sheba Racecourse and will include a five star hotel, more than ten restaurants, several private hospitality suites and boxes, the new home of the Godolphin Gallery, the Dubai Racing Club, a state of the art racing museum, as well as covered car parking for approximately 10,000 cars.

A four kilometre canal which will run from Dubai Creek will offer racegoers a unique opportunity to arrive by boat to the racecourse, and will feature a marina and a boathouse. Hospitality and dining facilities within the new grandstand will redefine the racing experience and offer luxury, comfort and hospitality second to none.

Meydan City is located in the heart of Dubai's burgeoning new urban frontier and within close proximity of Meydan Racecourse. Conceived as a phased development, Meydan City covers approximately 43 million sq ft GFA on a land size of approx 15 million sq ft. Consisting of commercial and residential plots, retail outlets and arcades with canal, waterfront and promenade views, Meydan City will support a thriving community.

Meydan Marina is to be located in the core of the development allowing for berthing facilities for approximately 80 leisure yachts and boats. Pedestrian movement within Meydan City will be enhanced with bicycle lanes and tram lines along roads and parks, encouraging alternative means of clean and healthy transport.

Meydan Racecourse and Meydan City are designed by world renowned Malaysian firm Teo A. Khing Design Consultants.



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