KUWAIT CITY – February 8, 2019 – Progress continues on the new Sheikh Jaber Al Abdullah Al Jaber Al Sabah International Tennis Complex, which is expected to elevate Kuwait to be among the Middle East’s preferred destinations for the international professional tennis circuit. Planned to open later this year and draw some 11 million visitors annually, the new 264,000-SM complex sets a new standard in the planning and design of sport-driven districts. CRTKL planned the complex to include the headquarters of the Kuwait Tennis Federation as well as 8 open-air courts; a 5,000-seat covered multi-purpose arena; a 1,600-seat center court; a fitness center; a five-star hotel; retail and dining venues, and ancillary facilities.
“We approached this exciting project with a clear understanding of its unique context and diverse program,” says Brendan O’Grady, vice president in CRTKL’s Dallas office. “As the designers of 360 Mall, which is connected to the complex via a pedestrian bridge, we know the value of creating a recognizable icon for Kuwait City. We expect this complex to set a new world standard for these types of multi-use districts.”
From the very start, Tamdeen Group set a bold vision for the project—to put Kuwait on the map for world-class tennis through great design, quality mixed-use development and superior operations. The venue will be home to the biggest international tennis academy in the Middle East in co-ordination with the Kuwait Tennis Federation, giving Kuwaitis access to world-class facilities and coaches as tennis continues to gain popularity throughout the region.
“Through this tennis complex, we will provide a fertile sports environment for training Kuwaiti athletes to excel in international sports. Today we have reached advanced stages in building this creative sports monument, which will put Kuwait and its championships on the international sports map,” said Tamdeen Group Chairman Mohammed Jassim Khalid Al Marzouq.
CRTKL’s design relies on curving, organic lines that stand in contrast to the bolder edges of contemporary sport. Natural elements like water, trees and abundant landscape create a calming effect throughout and reinforce Tamdeen Group’s commitment to creating vibrant, sustainable environments that enrich the community and celebrate Kuwait’s position in the world.
The design team is especially proud of a “living wall” that is “composed of more than 101 species of plants—one of the largest of its kind in such a setting,” explains O’Grady.
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