The new Universal Studios Dubailand project, which was announced at last month’s Arabian Travel Market exhibition, expects to attract around fi ve million visitors, according to developers Tatweer.
“[Dubailand will] contribute to Dubai’s vision to attract 15 million tourists by 2010. Of that, Universal Studios is expected to attract about 3.3 million visitors in its first year, eventually rising to five million a year,” said Khalid Al Malik, CEO of Tatweer.
The new park will include many of the same rides and shows that can be found at other Universal Studios parks in Los Angeles, Florida and Japan, such as the Jurassic Park River Rapids, but Tom Williams, CEO, Universal Parks & Resorts said that the Dubailand park would also feature local infl uences. Universal predicts wide appeal
“We’re going to celebrate the movies but beyond that we’re going to be working with Tatweer to have some attractions that are suitable for people of this region,” he said.
“In particular, we have the Eighth Voyage of Sinbad, as well as Aladdin’s Magic Carpet Ride, so that, along with other forms of street entertainment and live entertainment, will complement and enhance the overall offering of Universal Studios Dubailand.”
The theme Park will cover more than two million square metres and is expected to cost more than AED 8 billion (US $2.1 billion). It will include Hollywood, Metropolis and Adventure zones, as well as more than 4000 luxury hotel rooms, 100 restaurants and retail outlets, commercial offi ce space and a residential area.
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