cfc Posted January 10, 2013 Share Posted January 10, 2013 I find it interesting that this discussion is continuing considering that Six Flags has already said they aren't investing in this project. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
larrygator Posted January 10, 2013 Share Posted January 10, 2013 ^That too! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArundelHigh Coasters Posted January 10, 2013 Share Posted January 10, 2013 Didn't Six Flags say they were going to own a park in Dubai too? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrewoplis Posted January 11, 2013 Share Posted January 11, 2013 ^As far as I know, that park was going to be a part of a giant group of theme parks containing properties owned by different companies. But the whole "Lets go build in Dubai!!!" thing seems to be over, so that's probably never going to happen. Â But as far as this goes, it sounds kind of cool. All though, isn't Six Flags still trying to get out of bankruptcy? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
larrygator Posted January 11, 2013 Share Posted January 11, 2013 isn't Six Flags still trying to get out of bankruptcy? Â NO! That was 3 years ago. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ccron10 Posted April 10, 2014 Share Posted April 10, 2014 ...and it's back to Dubai for Six Flags:  http://investors.sixflags.com/phoenix.zhtml?c=61629&p=irol-newsArticle&ID=1917796&highlight Six Flags-Branded Theme Park to Open in Dubai GRAND PRAIRIE, Texas, April 10, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Six Flags Entertainment Corporation (NYSE: SIX), the world's largest regional theme park company, and Meraas Leisure and Entertainment LLC, announced today a new strategic partnership to bring a Six Flags-branded theme park to Dubai. The project is planned to open in late 2017 and will be located within the multi-themed park project in Jebel Ali launched by Meraas.  "The cornerstone of our international expansion strategy has always been finding the right partner in the right location and, with Meraas in Dubai, we have done exactly that," said Jim Reid-Anderson, Chairman, President and CEO of Six Flags Entertainment. "We are honored to be working with this world-class organization as the first significant strategic step taking the Six Flags brand to growing and successful markets outside North America."  Raed Al Nuaimi, Chief Leisure and Entertainment Officer, Meraas L&E, said: "We are delighted to have a world-leading theme park company and a brand like Six Flags on board. We are confident their presence will perfectly complement our project and further enhance our overall offerings in the leisure and entertainment space."  "As part of our commitment towards creating one-of-a-kind experiences and contributing towards the Dubai Tourism Vision 2020, our association with Six Flags will help us develop a world-class destination that redefines the industry and positively impacts the regional tourism sector."  Terms of the arrangement were not disclosed.  About Six Flags Entertainment Corporation Six Flags Entertainment Corporation is the world's largest regional theme park company with $1.1 billion in revenue and 18 parks across the United States, Mexico and Canada. For 53 years, Six Flags has entertained millions of families with world-class coasters, themed rides, thrilling water parks and unique attractions including up-close animal encounters, Fright Fest® and Holiday in the Park®. For more information, visit www.sixflags.com.  About Meraas Leisure and Entertainment LLC Meraas L&E is the leisure and entertainment arm of Meraas Holding, a Dubai-based real estate development company, which creates integrated master-planned communities embodying global standards of sustainability and quality.  As a premier provider of leisure and entertainment experiences, Meraas L&E is mandated to develop a portfolio of refreshingly innovative landmark projects that redefine Dubai's as well as the wider region's tourism and entertainment landscape.  SOURCE Six Flags Entertainment Corporation  Nancy Krejsa, Senior Vice President, Investor Relations and Corporate Communications, +1-972-595-5083, nkrejsa@sftp.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CPSFMMCW Posted April 11, 2014 Share Posted April 11, 2014 Sweet. New park! Though I wish they have details about what will be in the park. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The49er Posted April 11, 2014 Share Posted April 11, 2014 We'll see how long this lasts before SF decides to shun the international market yet again... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheDarkMaxim Posted April 11, 2014 Share Posted April 11, 2014 Except in this instance it really just seems like a franchising of the Six Flags brand. To me at least, I interpret this as Meeras owning the park. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jew Posted April 11, 2014 Share Posted April 11, 2014 ^T^his one is a licensing deal, so IF it actually gets built...Six Flags will be cashing a check from that development company. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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