Monday, August 18, 2008

UAE theme parks to dazzle the world with projected $62 billion

The UAE with its dramatic
pace of development is all set to dazzle the world with over 30
multi-faceted entertainment resorts and theme parks being built until
2012 with a projected total investment of Dh228 billion ($62 billion)
according to CMPi UAE organizers of Middle East Attractions,
Amusements, Parks, Leisure and Entertainment International Trade
Exhibition (MEAAPLE).

Prominent theme parks currently under
development in Abu Dhabi and Dubai include Warner Bros and Ferrari
theme parks in the capital and Dubailand, a multi-billion dollar
enclave of 24 theme parks, four and a half times the size of Manhattan,
which will be the Middle East's answer to Disneyworld. There will be
Universal Studios' Universal City and a Marvel Entertainment theme park
among others.