Meraas Holding has unveiled the blueprint for its Dubai Parks & Resorts project in Jebel Ali. The project was originally due to be completed in 2014 but has now been pushed to 2016.
The first phase of Dubai Parks & Resorts will feature Lapita, a family themed hotel, which will cater to travellers and residents looking for a weekend or week-long visit.
The master plan for phase one of the AED10 billion (US $2.7 billion) project also includes three theme parks - Motiongate Dubai, Bollywood Parks Dubai, and Legoland Dubai - as well as Riverpark, an entrance plaza district with retail, dining, and entertainment options.
Motiongate Dubai will feature four zones and bring to life some of the most recognisable Hollywood characters from the big screen, while Bollywood Parks Dubai, is being billed as “the first theme park in the world dedicated solely to the Indian film industry”.
As the first Legoland park in the Middle East and seventh worldwide, Legoland Dubai will be an interactive park designed for children aged two to 12.
The development will be overseen by new CEO of Dubai Parks & Resorts Limited Raed Al Nuami, who was previously chief leisure and entertainment officer at Meraas.
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Meraas Holding chairman His Excellency Abdulla Al Habbai said: “Meraas is committed to developing new concepts to build Dubai's position as one of the world's great new cities. Dubai Parks & Resorts has been designed as the first of its kind entertainment destination that simultaneously opens the gates of three theme parks.
“The project will feature leading intellectual properties from elite industry players to create leisure and entertainment concepts that are expected to draw more than five million residents and tourists annually. We are confident our efforts will contribute to achieving the Dubai Tourism Vision 2020 and become the pride of our nation. At Meraas, we are excited to signal the start of an ambitious destination that is anticipated to generate thousands of new jobs as an international entertainment hub.”
Launched under the directive of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, vice president and prime minister of the UAE and ruler of Dubai, Dubai Parks & Resorts has been designed as a leisure and entertainment destination to serve the regions that are within an eight-hour flying distance from Dubai.
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