In Dubai, Dubailand is expecting to house the largest collection of amusement parks in the world.
To date, there are currently 23 different projects being planned for Dubailand, including projects such as Tigerwoods Dubai, the first golf course designed by Tiger Woods, and Universal City Dubai, a partnership between Tatweer and Universal Parks.
Elsewhere in Dubai, the opening of Atlantis, The Palm next month will include the largest water-themed attraction in the Middle East - Aquaventure.
Abu Dhabi also has ambitious plans for this sector, with Warner Brothers Studios and Aldar Properties announcing plans for a theme park, hotel, and multiplex cinema in the city by 2011.
Another highly-anticipated major attraction is the Ferrari and Aldar Properties Ferrari theme park expected to be complete by 2009.
The park will house 24 attractions including roller coasters and thrill rides as well as a Formula One race track, which will host the Formula One Grand Prix for the first time in 2009.
A key strength for UAE theme park developments will be the positioning of the themed attractions as part of larger 'destinations', adding hotels, shopping areas, residential and commercial facilities adjacent to the parks to increase attendance with multi-day stays and encourage people to make return visits.
Consequently, with correct positioning and successful delivery of the pipeline of parks envisaged over the coming years, the UAE is expected to become an increasingly dominant player in the theme park and amusement park sector globally.
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