Dubai Parks and Resorts LLC, a Meraas Holding company, have announced a DreamWorks Animation Zone for motiongate™ Dubai in Jebel Ali.
Yoshi Maruyama, Head of Location Based Entertainment for DreamWorks Animation said that the company was “thrilled to bring our popular characters and stories through immersive experiences to families in the Middle East.”
motiongate™ Dubai is a four million square feet Hollywood-inspired theme park which is part of Phase 1 of the Dubai Parks and Resorts development. Expected to open in 2016, Phase 1 of the Dubai Parks and Resorts will comprise three theme parks: motiongate™ Dubai, Bollywood Parks™ Dubai, and LEGOLAND® Dubai as well as Riverpark (a grand entrance plaza) and Lapita (a family themed hotel).
motiongate™ Dubai, expected to attract three million visitors a year, will comprise four zones with a total of 27 attractions, as well as retail, dining and entertainment .
The DreamWorks Animation Zone will include 12 themed attractions and rides together with retail and dining outlets.
Commenting on the announcement, Raed Al Nuaimi, CEO of Dubai Parks and Resorts LLC, said, “We are extremely proud of our alliance with DreamWorks Animation. Working with the studio has been a rewarding experience with its creativity serving as an inspiration for the overall planning of Dubai Parks and Resorts. The zone at motiongate™ Dubai will offer incredible up close and personal interactions for guests with DreamWorks Animation’s strong character portfolio that holds timeless appeal. The themed zone will also add an exhilarating dimension to Dubai’s tourism offerings and give one more reason for visitors around the world to include Dubai as must-visit holiday destination.”
