Dubai World City (DWC), the 140sq km development planned as part of the new Dubai World Central Airport, is set to include a golf and spa resort.

The self-sustaining development at Jebel Ali – 40km south of Dubai city centre – which formerly had the working title Jebel Ali Airport City, will be home to 750,000 people and also include a cluster of specialized zones including cargo terminals, residential areas, business and finance facilities and a technology park.

The golf resort, which will be offered on the open market to a private developer, will boast two 18-hole golf courses – one a traditional desert links style and one a tropical resort style – as well as practice facilities, driving ranges, putting greens, a luxury clubhouse, restaurants and a pro shop.

The resort will also feature a 150-room hotel and spa.

The DWC development is set for completion by the end of 2010.