Construction Magazine April 2016 | Page 35

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The expected number of vistors to region by 2020

to Priddy , who is responsible for design , engineering and production of shows and rides , it ’ s easy to see how the goal of becoming one of the top three theme park destination is going to be achieved . This ambitious and exciting destination is due to open in October this year , and the site comprises three theme parks – Legoland ® Dubai ( and Legoland ® Water Park ), Bollywood Parks TM Dubai and motiongate TM Dubai , as well as the family oriented , Polynesian-themed Lapita TM Hotel , and a retail , dining and entertainment district called Riverland TM Dubai . The facts and figures are impressive – the finished site is expecting 6.7 million visits in 2017 and will include over
Raed Kajoor Al Nuaimi , CEO
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