Dubai - January 8, 2010 - The skyline of Sharjah is the backdrop while these men play football during sunset along the beach in Al Mamzar in Dubai, January 8, 2010. (Photo by Jeff Topping/The National) For House & Home Neighbourhood Column *** Local Caption *** JT007-0108-AL MAMZAR_MG_8426.jpg *** Local Caption *** JT007-0108-AL MAMZAR_MG_8426.jpg
Dubai - January 8, 2010 - The skyline of Sharjah is the backdrop while these men play football during sunset along the beach in Al Mamzar in Dubai, January 8, 2010. (Photo by Jeff Topping/The National) For House & Home Neighbourhood Column *** Local Caption *** JT007-0108-AL MAMZAR_MG_8426.jpg *** Local Caption *** JT007-0108-AL MAMZAR_MG_8426.jpg
A man rides past palm trees along the beach.
A man rides past palm trees along the beach.
Al Khaleej Street partially wraps around the neat neighbourhood.
Al Khaleej Street partially wraps around the neat neighbourhood.
Bashil Patel (L) talks with (from left on bench) Elyas Abdul Aziz, Mubarak Mohemmed and Elyas's brother Rauf outside the family's villa who they work for as cook and drivers.
Bashil Patel (L) talks with (from left on bench) Elyas Abdul Aziz, Mubarak Mohemmed and Elyas's brother Rauf outside the family's villa who they work for as cook and drivers.
From left Habeeb, Shereef and Yasir pass cartons of water to be stacked outside of the Al Zumalla Cafeteria.
From left Habeeb, Shereef and Yasir pass cartons of water to be stacked outside of the Al Zumalla Cafeteria.
Men enjoy a game of cricket on the beach.
Men enjoy a game of cricket on the beach.
A landscaped garden park along the beach area.
A landscaped garden park along the beach area.
Rashid Murad Tahir al Balushi lives with his family in an elaborately decorated villa. The residents comprise mostly Emiratis and a few expatriates.
Rashid Murad Tahir al Balushi lives with his family in an elaborately decorated villa. The residents comprise mostly Emiratis and a few expatriates.
Abbass Khan carries his wife, Erminia, along the beach.
Abbass Khan carries his wife, Erminia, along the beach.

Lifestyle

Neighbourhood: Al Mamzar

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Key facilities
  • Olympic-size swimming pool with a split bulkhead for multi-use configurations, including water polo and 50m/25m training lanes
  • Premier League-standard football pitch
  • 400m Olympic running track
  • NBA-spec basketball court with auditorium
  • 600-seat auditorium
  • Spaces for historical and cultural exploration
  • An elevated football field that doubles as a helipad
  • Specialist robotics and science laboratories
  • AR and VR-enabled learning centres
  • Disruption Lab and Research Centre for developing entrepreneurial skills
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