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Dubai Parks and Resorts to Open December 18th

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Charles Read
By Charles ReadDec 12, 2016 1 min read
Charles Read
Charles is co-founder and creative director at blooloop. He attends numerous trade shows around the world and frequently speaks about trends and social media for the attractions industry at conferences. Outside of blooloop, his passions are diving, trees and cricket.
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Dubai Parks and Resorts, Dubai's new theme park resort will formally open December 18th.

Over1, 500 of the world’s press, UAE celebrities and VIPswill attend a glittering ceremony at Dubai Parks and Resorts. Over 200 children have alsobeen invited by the Ministry of Awqaf and the Make A Wish Foundation.

Dubai-based leisure and entertainments company, DXB Entertainments, owns the new theme park destination.It will showcasethe new resort with a special show put on by the new park's live entertainment team of dancers and actors.

The ambitious new destination resort features three theme parks. These aremovie-themed Motiongate Dubai, Indian film focusedBollywood Parks Dubai, and LEGOLAND Dubai. The opening of the parks is expected towill further consolidate the UAE'sposition as a compelling holidaydestination and a centre of leisure and culture.

Dubai Parks and Resorts - Three Theme Parks

AfterLegoland Dubai and Riverland Dubai opened onOctober 31st and Bollywood Parks Dubai followed onNovember 17th. DXB plansto open the Legoland Water Parksoon, with an exact date yet to be confirmed.

Motiongate Dubai, the movie-themed parkwillopen on the 16th December with mostof rides and attractions being available.

Stanford Pinto, chief parks operating officer, said: “While we are targeting to have most of Motiongate Dubai ready for visitors on the 16th December, we have opted for a preview price reflecting the possibility that we may not have all rides and attractions certified on time. The safety of our visitors is of paramount importance as is an amazing customer experience.”

Raed KajoorAl Nuaimi, chief operating officer, DXB Entertainments said: “We are looking forward to welcoming our invited guests to witness the launch of Dubai’s leading theme park destination, Dubai Parks and Resorts, and to join our celebration. We are very proud of the destination we have created for the UAE and its visitors, and thank our partners, guests and shareholders for their support of this complex and unique destination."

UAE Business: Dubai Parks and Resorts to open on December 18

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Charles Read
Charles Read
Charles is co-founder and creative director at blooloop. He attends numerous trade shows around the world and frequently speaks about trends and social media for the attractions industry at conferences. Outside of blooloop, his passions are diving, trees and cricket.
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