Dubai has agreed a licensing deal to create a Universal-branded theme park in Dubai set for a grand opening in 2010. It will feature Universal-themed rides and attractions, as well as 4,000 hotel rooms, 100 restaurants, retail outlets, and office space and residential units.
NBC Universal has announced a licensing deal to create a Universal-branded theme park in Dubai set for a grand opening in 2010.
The US$2 billion-plus project by Dubai developer Tatweer-dubbed Universal City Dubailand-will feature Universal-themed rides and attractions, as well as 4,000 hotel rooms, 100 restaurants, retail outlets, and office space and residential units.
The project will be located on a 22 million-square-foot parcel in booming Dubai Attractions will include ones based on the films "Jurassic Park" and "King Kong." The park will be divided into four "zones," including Hollywood, Metropolis, Adventure and Cartoon zones.
"There is no doubt that the new project will contribute to highlighting Dubai as a global tourist destination, providing the tourism sector-one of Dubai's most active sectors-with a strong drive to further diversify the economy," Tatweer executive chairman Saeed Al Muntafiq said.
Universal operates theme parks in California and Florida. It has licensing agreements with parks in Japan and Spain, as well as a park in development in Singapore. |
