Tennis glamour-girl Maria Sharapova will be the stellar attraction at the formal launch of Dubai Lifestyle City, ETA Star Group's Dh2.4 billion lifestyle project in Dubailand, on November 13.

Announcing the launch of the multi-dimensional project Arif B. Rahman, Managing Director, Dubai Lifestyle City, said: "Maria Sharapova as the celebrated tennis player and style icon represents the concept of haute living personified by Dubai Lifestyle City.

"She epitomises the success, style and standard that a Dubai Lifestyle City home-owner would aspire for."

Rahman also added that Sharapova's presence at the launch is a testimony to the importance IMG Academies give to their partnership with Dubai Lifestyle City.