Construction Magazine May 2017 | Page 99

MIDDLE EAST

In just a few short months , the first integrated theme park and resort in Dubai looks set to define the region ’ s theme park industry of the future

It is a legacy for residents and tourists who will come here again and again ,” – Raed Kajoor Al Nuami , CEO of DXB at the official inauguration of Dubai Parks and Resorts , December , 2016 .
Dubai Parks and Resorts ( DPR ) officially opened its doors in December 2016 . As the largest integrated theme park destination in the Middle East , spanning 30.6 million square feet of land and filled with over 100 rides and attractions , building a legacy is key to the success of the park and to the future landscape of Dubai . “ This entire resort was built to drive the vision of his highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum for Expo 2020 , which is to get 20
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