NEWS: Dubai Adventure Studios movie themed park announced!

[jedimaster1227]

http://www.arabianbusiness.com/plans-unveiled-for-movie-based-theme-park-in-dubai-436298.html

 

Work is scheduled to start early next year on a new $600m movie-based theme park in Dubai, real estate firm Merass announced on Tuesday. The first of three phases of Dubai Adventure Studios will start construction in early 2012 and the eight million square foot project will be located close to the Arabian Ranches intersection in Dubai.

 

The AED2.2bn ($598m) project will host major US-based movie attractions and is scheduled for completion by 2014.

 

Five zones featuring the latest-in-technology games and new-generation rides will be included and details of the project will be showcased at Merass’ stand at the Arabian Travel Market Exhibition later this summer.

 

“Meraas recognises the need for a theme park in Dubai that will complement the UAE’s growing popularity as a tourism hub. Dubai Adventure Studios will offer a truly unique experience that will set a distinctive benchmark in the evolution of the theme park industry,” said Sina Al Kazim, chief business development officer at Meraas Holding.

 

The president of UAE conglomerate BinHendi Enterprises earlier this year said Dubai needed an entertainment resort on the size and scale of Disneyland if it is to establish itself as a global tourism destination.

 

“We need an entertainment anchor for the family, something like Disney but not Disney. If we have a project like this in Dubai, we have an anchor for the whole of the world,” Mohi-Din BinHendi said. “There is a big gap between Euro Disney and Tokyo Disney. There is a craving for an entertainment anchor [in this region].”

 

Earlier this month, plans were unveiled to build a major new theme park in Abu Dhabi, with more than 25 rides on five themed islands. Adventure World Abu Dhabi will be built in partnership with Adventure World Poland which has similar plans for Warsaw. A total of 25 attractions will include a water park, entertainment area with restaurants, shops and clubs, super coasters, wave pools, interactive fountains, boat cruises or carousels, the statement said without giving further details. Over 100 experts in theme park construction will be involved in the development of Adventure World Abu Dhabi, the developers said in a statement.

 

In September, it was announced that the $165m Yas Water Park, one of the key attractions on Abu Dhabi's $40bn Yas Island, is back on schedule to open in the fourth quarter of 2012. The water park will have an Emirati theme and will follow the adventures of a young Emirati girl in search for an exquisite pearl.

Edited December 22, 2011 by jedimaster1227

[Jew]

If the financing fell through on the stronger licenses of the Busch parks and Universal, what are the chances this actually gets built?

[australianalex]

Oh please, Dubailands been on hold since forever and now a new theme parks being announced? This will never be built.

[Meteornotes]

If the financing fell through on the stronger licenses of the Busch parks and Universal, what are the chances this actually gets built?

 

Yeah, my thoughts exactly. I'd love to see this happen, but it seems unlikely, given how all the other announced projects have turned out.

 

dt

[SharkTums]

Holding breath...nah.

[televisedconfession]

I can't believe they're comparing themselves to Disney.

[SharkTums]

^Were you on the trip where Kings Dominion compared themselves to Disney?

 

Seriously though, everyone knows Disney and they're kind of in the same business so that's why you'll always see the comparison being made...you just won't see Disney beat!

[televisedconfession]

No! Haha, that's funny. I bet Walt rolled over in his grave. (slash cryogenic freezer)

 

That's true, Disney is the most famous park, and it is smart marketing to use that comparison to the General Public to get that kind of mentality behind your park.

It was just when I read it, I had to start over reading again to make sure I was understanding everything.

[larrygator]

Nice to see another participant join the future of Dubai (and Abu Dhabi) game along with

Aqua Dunya

Paramount

Universal Studios

Marvel Theme Park

Six Flags Dubailand

Busch Gardens/Sea World/Discovery Cove/Aquatica

Adventure World in Abu Dhabi

Warner Brothers Movie World in Abu Dhabi

Real Madrid Resort Island

 

I'll believe it's all sustainable when I see it built and surviving for 10 years.

Edited March 23, 2012 by larrygator

[dubaidave]

Hmm,

 

Would love to get very excited about this.

 

Will See

 

Dubaidave

[gisco]

Nice to see another participant join the future of Dubai (and Abu Dhabi) game along with

Aqua Dunya

Paramount

Universal Studios

Marvel Theme Park

Six Flags Dubailand

Busch Gardens/Sea World/Discovery Cove/Aquatica

Adventure World in Abu Dhabi

Warner Brothers Movie World in Abu Dhabi

 

I'll believe it's all sustainable when I see it built and surviving for 10 years.

 

This is the best post in the thread, links to all the other failed projects!

[larrygator]

not failed, just DELAYED!

 

I might have to create a similar post for Spanish parks.

Edited December 27, 2011 by larrygator

[australianalex]

not failed, just DELAYED!

 

I might have to create a similar post for Spanish parks.

At least theyve actually had a theme park go ahead! Besides a couple of indoor mini theme parks and one travelling fair type thing, Dubai has no Theme Parks.

[BaMiTsPaT]

It's sad to see another park added to that list. It looks like Florida will be the Theme Park king forever! (which is better for my wallet)