TRAVEL SPECIAL... LITTLE KNOWN FACTS ABOUT DUBAI PARKS AND RESORTS

LITTLE KNOWN FACTS ABOUT DUBAI PARKS AND RESORTS

You might be aware that Dubai Parks and Resorts is the Middle East's largest theme park destination. But there is a lot more to know about one of Dubai's newest theme park destination.

THE HIGHLIGHTS

Dubai Parks and Resorts features over 100 exciting rides, shows and attractions ¬ from hair-raising rollercoasters to 4D simulated rides inspired by Bollywood and Hollywood blockbuster movies

The destination is a must-see oasis in the desert just outside of Dubai with 15,860 trees, 6,100 palms and over 1.4 million shrubs

The location is accessible for visitors staying in both Dubai and Abu Dhabi with easy access roads for private and public transportations.

MOTIONGATETM DUBAI

THE MIDDLE EAST'S LARGEST HOLLYWOOD INSPIRED THEME PARK MOTIONGATETM

Dubai features 27 exciting rides and attractions from high speed roller coasters to exhilarating 4D simulations and live dance shows

MOTIONGATETM

Dubai is inspired by 13 of Hollywood's most beloved live action and animated films, including Shrek, Ku Fu Panda, Hotel Transylvania, Ghostbusters, The Smurfs and The Hunger Games

MOTIONGATETM

Dubai has united for the first time in the world three of Hollywood's legendary film studios to bring cinematic adventure to life ¬ DreamWorks Animation, Columbia Pictures and Lionsgate.

The Hollywood inspired theme park covers 1.9 million sq ft ¬ big enough to fit nearly 33 American football fields or 24 UK football pitches.

The Studio Central zone is designed to replicate `real' working movie sets in New York City The indoor, fully air-conditioned, DreamWorks zone is so big that it can fit five A380 aeroplanes inside wing to wing and is 22m high at its tallest point.

Zombieland Blast Off is an exhilarating experience that launches visitors up and down a 58 metre tower ¬ this is almost the same height as the Leaning Tower of Pisa.Hotel Transylvania TM & © 2017 Sony Pictures Animation, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

BOLLYWOOD PARKSTM DUBAI THE WORLD'S FIRST BOLLYWOOD INSPIRED THEME PARK

The park is spread across 5 zones: Bollywood Boulevard, Mumbai Chowk, Rustic Ravine, Royal Plaza and Bollywood Film Studios featuring Hall of Heroes.

Bollywood ParksTM Dubai's flagship offering is the 850-seater Rajmahal Theatre that is home to the Middle East's first Broadway-style, Bollywood themed musical, Jaan-e-Jigar.

Bollywood ParksTM Dubai has over 200 performers in its live entertainment team and hosts up to 20 live shows every day across seven stages including Mumbai Express and Crossroads.

Bollywood ParksTM Dubai offers six themed restaurants with a taste of cuisine from all over India.

Kavish Majumdar, aka Ladoo of popular movie K3G is one of the lead actors performing at Bollywood ParksTM.

LEGOLAND® DUBAI

LEGOLAND® Dubai features over 40 interactive rides, shows and attractions.

LEGOLAND® Dubai includes 15,000 LEGO model structures made from over 60 million LEGO® bricks.

LEGOLAND® Dubai features a model of the famous Taj Mahal made entirely out of LEGO® bricks.

LEGOLAND® WATER PARK

LEGOLAND® Water Park is the only water park in the region designed specifically for families with kids aged 2-12.

LEGOLAND® Water Park features more than 20 water slides and attractions to keep families cool this summer.

May 31 2017 : The Economic Times (Mumbai)