An exciting new chapter in Dubai’s sports landscape is unfolding with the upcoming launch of JA Sports & Shooting Club – a world-class sporting destination currently under development through an investment exceeding AED300 million (approximately US$81.67 million).
Scheduled to open in phases starting in late summer 2025, the expansive multi-sport complex will feature top-tier facilities designed to cater to athletes and enthusiasts alike. Highlights include international-standard football and cricket fields, a state-of-the-art indoor shooting range, and integrated cycling and jogging tracks that connect seamlessly with the nearby JA The Resort, a five-star all-inclusive destination comprising three distinct properties: JA Lake View Hotel, JA Beach Hotel, and JA Palm Tree Court.
Built with both elite athletes and active leisure seekers in mind, the JA Sports & Shooting Club aims to become a premier hub for professional training, competitive events, and community engagement. This development will significantly elevate Dubai’s status as a global sports destination, offering unmatched facilities and opportunities for sports enthusiasts from around the world.
With major new developments underway across Palm Jebel Ali and Dubai South, JA Sports & Shooting Club is ideally positioned to serve the growing residential and visitor communities in the area. It is expected to become a vibrant hub for sport, wellbeing, and recreation in Dubai that adds lasting value to the region’s evolving landscape.
Tariq Baker, vice chairman and managing director of Dutco, the owning company, said: “This landmark facility represents our vision to not only boost the sporting infrastructure of Dubai and the wider region, but also to contribute meaningfully to the UAE’s hospitality sector. By integrating this project with JA Lake View Hotel, JA Beach Hotel, and JA Palm Tree Court, we’re creating a destination that supports elite performance, promotes healthy living, and attracts visitors from around the world.”
Stuart Gibb, group general manager, JA Sports, added: “We’re excited about the progress on a major new development at JA Sports & Shooting Club. This project represents a significant investment of more than AED300 million and will include international-standard football and cricket facilities, an indoor shooting range, and integrated cycling and jogging track facilities. Once completed, it’s set to elevate the club as one of Dubai’s premier sports destinations.”
Football and cricket
At the heart of the development will be six floodlit, international-size football pitches, designed to meet the needs of professional teams each with its own goalkeeping and skills training areas, as well as dedicated home and away training bases. Two of the pitches will feature 500-seat stands. Players will benefit from dedicated changing rooms and access to an exclusive 800 sqm turf farm, ensuring year-round, high-performance pitch conditions that meet the highest global standards.
For cricket, the complex will offer a pristine international-standard oval, with professional-grade training nets and dedicated changing facilities. The ground’s design includes a grass bank for casual viewing and a 100-seat stand, balancing spectator accessibility with a relaxed, inclusive atmosphere. Both the football and cricket facilities are expected to open after the summer this year.
Indoor shooting range
A highlight of the new development is a 15,000 sqm indoor shooting facility, the first of its kind in the region. It will feature 25m and 50m pistol ranges, as well as a 200m multifunctional shotgun and rifle range – making it a pioneering destination for both competitive and recreational shooting.
The shooting facility is currently targeting an opening in early 2026, with February as a tentative milestone – although timelines remain flexible to accommodate final construction and testing phases.
Alongside the ranges, a stylish on-site restaurant will provide a unique social and leisure element, enhancing the visitor experience and encouraging longer, more fulfilling stays.
Cycling and jogging track facilities
Promoting health and wellbeing beyond traditional sport, the project also includes dedicated cycling and jogging track facilities that integrate directly with JA Lake View Hotel, JA Beach Hotel, and JA Palm Tree Court. These tracks are designed to provide scenic, accessible jogging and serious running routes for all fitness levels, enabling guests to combine wellness with nature and hospitality in one connected environment.
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