Dubailand
With Dubai's success story
as being the leading commercial and trading hub for the Middle
East, Dubai is now focusing on securing itself as the premier
tourist destination for the region by the launch of its largest
investment project which covers the tourism, real estate,
hospitality, entertainment, leisure and retail sectors.
Dubailand
- An Introduction
Dubailand will contain 45 mega projects and over 200 tourism,
leisure and entertainment sub projects, making it the most
ambitious tourist destination ever created. Dubai land is
being created to appeal to the widest audience of tourists,
covering all age groups, nationalities and activities.
On completion, Dubailand themepark
will be twice the size of Walt Disney World Resort in Florida,
making it the biggest theme/amusement park in the world. Phase
1 of the Dubailand project will extend from 2007 to 2010 and
the final phase of the Dubailand will be completed between
2015 and 2018.
Dubai Land - The Worlds
With the multitude of projects being built in Dubailand, there
are six themed areas, which focus on different aspects of
the Dubai land experience. Each area, refered to as a world,
was planned to offer an unforgettable experience for both
children and adults.
Attractions
and Experience World
A
family World of theme and water parks, roller coasters and
adventure, the Attractions and Experience World will
feature a critical mass of themed, large-scale attractions,
using the latest technology for thrills and safety. Based
on the example of successful destinations worldwide, its largest
theme park will act as an anchor, attracting visitors and
encouraging the growth of visits to other attractions within
the World, and Dubailand as a whole.
The Attractions
and Experience World will cover approximately 145 million
square feet, with an investment of AED 6.8 billion and will
contain a total of 14 projects (Pharaohs Theme Park, Giants
World, Kids World, Global Village, Space & Science World,
Space Hotel, Tourism Park, Film World, Desert World Theme
Park, Snow World, Aviation World, Water Park, The Castles,
Arabian Theme Park)
Sports
and Outdoor World
A
high energy world of heroes and champions, the Sports and
Outdoor World will include a mix of sporting venues that
will incorporate a dynamic program of international rugby,
cricket and other sports tournaments as well as extreme sports
activities. When completed, it will be ideally positioned
to become a prime warm weather training facility for professional
sports teams and will appeal to a broad mix of markets.
The Sports
and Outdoor World will cover approximately 206 million
square feet, with an investment of AED 2.5 billion and will
contain a total of 5 projects (Extreme Sports World, Dubai
Sports City, Racing World, Polo World, Golf World). The already
completed Dubai Autodrome and Business Park race track will
be a part of the Sports and Outdoor World.
Eco-Tourism
World
A natural world marvelling at the beauty of our planet, the
Eco-Tourism World will comprise a series of nature
and desert-based attractions integrated within their desert
parkland surrounds. Its experiential and cultural activities
will have broad appeal and its vast number of exquisite and
unique offerings will no doubt encourage long-stays and repeat
visits.
The Eco-Tourism
World will cover approximately 806 million square feet,
with an investment of AED 4.2 billion and will contain a total
of 12 projects (Petting Zoo, Animal World, Equestrian Centre,
Light & Sound World, Gardens World, Dinosaur World, Science
and History Museum, Bio World, Sand Dune Hotel, Sandstone
Villas, Camp World, Desert Safari)
Themed
Leisure and Vacation World
A
relaxing world of spas, health and well-being, the Themed
Leisure and Vacation World will consist of appealing retreats
designed to respond to the growing international demand for
quality vacation village residences,resort hotels and wellness
retreats. It will include several fitness and stress-management
focused facilities and will offer unique creative concepts,
such as themed resorts, providing visitors a chance to experience
faraway exotic locales without leaving Dubailand.
The Themed
Leisure and Vacation World will cover approximately 311
million square feet, with an investment of AED 3.6 billion
and will contain a total of 4 projects (Andalusian Resort
& Spa, Women’s World, Wonders World, Holiday World)
Retail
and Entertainment World
As
shopping is one of the essential activities undertaken by
tourists on vacation, the Retail and Entertainment World
will provide a critical mass of retail facilities providing
a wide variety of global brands but also unique boutiques
and discount stores, all within the biggest mall in the world
- the Mall of Arabia. Entertainment and dining facilities
will complement the retail facilities through encouraging
tourists to extend the length of their stay at Dubailand,
thereby creating further opportunities for purchases.
The Retail
and Entertainment World will cover approximately 46 million
square feet, with an investment of AED 2.4 billion and will
contain a total of 5 projects (Mall of Arabia, Factory Outlets,
Auction World, World Trade Park, The Flea Market)
Downtown
A
vibrant mix of entertainment and eating out, Downtown
will be a mixed destination offering a variety of retail,
dining and entertainment facilities. It will feature popular
family entertainment components with cross-generational appeal
such as cinemas, bowling, street entertainment, computer-based
games centres, themed restaurants and nightclubs. Downtown’s
multitude of day and night activities will encourage overnight
stays and spending at Dubailand.
The Downtown
will cover approximately 6 million square feet, with an investment
of AED 2.4 billion and will contain a total of 4 projects
(The Towers, Dubai Walk, Virtual Games World, Teen World)
Dubailand
- Regions
Though Dubai Land has various themed areas scattered throughout
its development, many themed area clusters are grouped into
regions which include the Falcon City of Wonders, City of
Arabia, Dubai Sports City, Dubai Heritage Vision, Dubai Sunny
Mountain Ski Resort (Ski Dome), Aqua World, Arabian Legends,
Al Emarat Sports World, and the Plantation Equestrian and
Polo Club.
Dubailand
- Its Location
Dubailand will ideally be located along the Emirates Ring
Road, which will provide easy access to it from Abu Dhabi,
Al Ain, Dubai and Sharjah. It will be located 60 minutes from
Abu Dhabi, 10 minutes from the Dubai Airport, and 20 minutes
from Sharjah.
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