Dubai master developer Nakheel is pedalling ahead at its new Nad Al Sheba community with a contract worth Dh8.6 million ($2.34 million) for a 5-km-long cycling track, jogging route and outdoor gyms.

Set for delivery early next year, the bike and running tracks will run side by side in a loop around the perimeter of the 1,500-villa community, located just off Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Road.

The community contains four- and five bedroom homes that will be available for lease soon, said a statement from the Dubai developer. The access road has been completed.

The development will also have extensive retail and leisure facilities, including Nad Al Sheba Mall, currently under construction, and a community club with a restaurant, pool, gym and sports courts.

Nakheel is a leader in developing innovative, landmark projects including waterfront developments such as the world-famous, award-winning Palm Jumeirah, that have added more than 300 km to Dubai’s original, 70km coastline, paving the way for the development of hundreds of seafront homes, resorts, hotels and attractions.-TradeArabia News Service