DUBAI PARKS AND RESORTS
the highest quality at every point of logistical point of the operation . The Dubai Parks and Resorts project was developed in support of H . H . Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum ’ s vision for the tourism sector . “ His Highness ’ s idea for 2020 involved bringing 20 million visitors ,” Priddy explains . “ He wanted to diversify the economy and create a family entertainment destination . Design for this project began in January 2013 , and ground was broken in March that year . Throughout the remainder of 2013 and the majority or 2014 , all the infrastructure was installed and erected , and by 2015 we were integrating the finishes , interiors , and finally the shows and rides themselves .”
And having spent a morning touring the Dubai Parks and Resorts site , talking
‘ H . H . Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum wants to diversify the economy and create a family entertainment destination ’
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