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Dubailand |
Dubailand is the world's most ambitious tourism, leisure and entertainment project, catering to the needs of the entire family.
The development of Dubailand is divided into 6 themed worlds. It will cover an area of 3 billion square feet and the initial infrastructure is set to cost 3 billion AED. Dubailand is being managed by the government of Dubai and is being built to secure Dubai as the premier tourist destination of the Middle East.
On completion, Dubailand will be twice the size of Walt Disney World Resort in Florida, making it the biggest theme/amusement park in the world. Dubailand is being built in 4 phases, each of which will last for 5 years. The first phase of development, from 2005 to 2010, will include the development of initial roads and infrastructure. This will follow with concentrating on the unique leisure and entertainment products until it's completed in 2020. A few of the Dubailand facilities like the Dubai Autodrome and The Global Village are already operational.
Attractions and Experience World
The Attractions and Experience World will feature a critical mass of themed, large-scale attractions, using the latest technology for thrills and safety. Attractions and Experience World is a family World of theme and water parks, roller coasters and adventure. Its largest theme park will act as an anchor, attracting visitors and encouraging the growth of visits to other attractions within the World, and Dubailand as a whole. The Attractions and Experience World will cover 150 million square feet and will contain a total of 16 projects.
Sports and Outdoor World
The Sports and Outdoor World will include a mix of sporting venues that will incorporate a dynamic program of international rugby, cricket and other sports tournaments as well as extreme sports activities.
Eco-Tourism World
The Eco-Tourism World will comprise a series of nature and desert-based attractions integrated within their desert parkland surrounds. The Eco-Tourism World will cover approximately 1.4 billion square feet and will contain a total of 7 projects.
Themed Leisure and Vacation World
The Themed Leisure and Vacation World will consist of appealing retreats designed to respond to the growing international demand for quality vacation village residences, resort hotels and wellness retreats. It will include several fitness and stress-management focused facilities and will offer unique creative concepts, such as themed resorts, providing visitors a chance to experience faraway exotic locales without leaving Dubailand. The Themed Leisure and Vacation World will cover approximately 320 million square feet and will contain a total of 6 projects.
Downtown, Retail and Entertainment World
The Downtown, Retail & Entertainment World will be a mixed destination offering a variety of retail, dining and entertainment facilities. It will feature popular family entertainment components with cross-generational appeal such as cinemas, bowling, street entertainment, computer-based games centers, themed restaurants and nightclubs.