Dubai Parks and Resorts explained

24.9175°N 55.0075°WDubai Parks and Resorts is a resort located in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Spread over 25 million square feet,[1] it features more than 100 rides and attractions, and consists of three theme parks: Motiongate Dubai, Real Madrid World (Formerly Bollywood Parks Dubai)[2] and Legoland Dubai,[3] and one water park: Legoland Water Park.[4] It also encompasses Riverland Dubai,[5] a themed retail and dining destination, as well as the Polynesian-themed family resort, Lapita Hotel Dubai.[6]

The official opening took place on 18 December 2016.

Development history

The Dubai Parks and Resorts project was announced in 2012 and construction started in 2014.[7]

In 2014, Dubai Parks and Resorts signed agreements with DreamWorks Animation,[8] Columbia Pictures,[9] Merlin Entertainments and various Bollywood studios to bring beloved Hollywood and Bollywood characters to its theme parks.

In 2015, Dubai Parks and Resorts signed an agreement with Lionsgate,[10] for a fifth themed zone in Motiongate Dubai. In 2016, the company announced the commencement of construction for Six Flags Dubai, the fourth theme park to be added to the Dubai Parks and Resorts destination.[11]

In 2016, Dubai Parks and Resorts released its official theme song, All the Wonders of the Universe, created by Academy Award winner Alan Menken.[12]

On 31 October 2016, Dubai Parks and Resorts opened the doors to Legoland Dubai and Riverland Dubai.[13] This followed by the opening of Bollywood Parks Dubai on 17 November 2016[14] and Motiongate Dubai on 16 December 2016. The official inauguration was held on 18 December 2016, an event that was broadcast live across the globe.[15]

In 2017, the remaining elements of Dubai Parks and Resorts launched when both the Legoland Water Park and the Lapita Hotel opened to paying guests on 2 January. Later in the year, DXB Entertainments announced a 60:40 partnership with Merlin Entertainments to bring a 250-room Lego-themed hotel to the Dubai Parks and Resorts destination.[16]

Timeline

2012

2014

2015

2016

2017

2019

2022

2023

See also

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Theme Park in Dubai | Dubai Parks and Resorts. www.dubaiparksandresorts.com.
  2. Web site: RealMadridworld Dubai Parks™ and Resorts . 2024-06-12 . www.dubaiparksandresorts.com.
  3. Web site: LEGOLAND® Dubai Theme Park. www.legoland.com.
  4. Web site: LEGOLAND Water Park. 26 March 2017. 23 February 2017. https://web.archive.org/web/20170223105301/https://www.legoland.com/dubai/map-and-explore/legoland-water-park/. dead.
  5. Web site: Riverland. www.riverlanddubai.com.
  6. Web site: Lapita Hotel | Dubai Parks™ and Resorts. www.dubaiparksandresorts.com.
  7. Web site: Dubai on white-knuckle ride to revival with Dh10bn theme-park project. The National. 28 November 2012 .
  8. Web site: DreamWorks Animation to join Dubai theme park. The National. 9 October 2014 .
  9. Web site: Dubai Parks and Resorts celebrates its inauguration with gala spectacular - Emirates24|7. www.emirates247.com.
  10. Web site: LIONSGATE PARTNERS WITH DUBAI PARKS AND RESORTS FOR THE HUNGER GAMES-INSPIRED THEME PARK ATTRACTIONS AT MOTIONGATE™ DUBAI. www.prnewswire.com.
  11. Web site: Building begins at Six Flags theme park in Dubai. The National. 3 July 2016 .
  12. Web site: Dubai Parks and Resorts releases official theme song. The National. 7 August 2016 .
  13. Web site: Dubai Parks and Resorts' Legoland Dubai and Riverland officially open on Monday. gulfnews.com.
  14. Web site: Bollywood Parks open in Dubai with Shah Rukh, Aamir leading the way - Emirates24|7. www.emirates247.com.
  15. Web site: Dubai Parks and Resorts officially inaugurated. gulfnews.com.
  16. News: First Legoland Hotel in Middle East to open in Dubai. The National. 2018-05-28. en.
  17. Meraas Holding Unveils Dubai Parks and Resorts | About Us. www.dxbentertainments.com.
  18. Web site: Dubai Parks and Resorts announces partnership with Lionsgate for The Hunger Games inspired theme park attractions at motiongate™ Dubai | About Us. www.dxbentertainments.com.
  19. Web site: Dubai Parks and Resorts Breaks Ground on the Construction of Six Flags Dubai Theme Park | About Us. www.dxbentertainments.com.
  20. Web site: Dubai Parks and Resorts celebrates the opening of Bollywood Parks™ Dubai following the successful launch of LEGOLAND® Dubai | About Us. www.dxbentertainments.com.
  21. Web site: Dubai Parks and Resorts Celebrates Its Inauguration with Gala Spectacular | About Us. www.dxbentertainments.com.
  22. Web site: Pictures: Lapita Hotel opens at Dubai Parks and Resorts. 2 January 2017. Gulf Business.
  23. Web site: LEGOLAND® Water Park Makes a Splash As It Officially Opens In Dubai Parks and Resorts | About Us. www.dxbentertainments.com.
  24. Web site: DXB Entertainments PJSC and Merlin Entertainments Group announce the LEGOLAND® Dubai Hotel | About Us. www.dxbentertainments.com.
  25. Web site: Six Flags Dubai cancelled. 25 April 2019 .
  26. Web site: Hala Madrid! Dubai Parks™ and Resorts . 2022-11-19 . www.dubaiparksandresorts.com . en.
  27. Web site: Bandyopadhyay . Somshankar . World's first Real Madrid theme park to come up in Dubai . 2022-11-19 . Khaleej Times . en.
  28. Web site: Dubai Parks and Resorts ouvrira le premier parc à thème du Real Madrid au monde . fr . Dubai Parks and Resorts will open the world's first Real Madrid theme park . 2022-12-02.
  29. Web site: 2023-04-20 . Bollywood Parks Dubai has closed down . 2023-05-23 . What's On . en-GB.