Dubailand

Universal Theme Park Breaks Ground in Dubai

Under the directive of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, UAE Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, His Highness Sheikh Hamdan Bin Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Chairman of the Dubai Executive Council, launched yesterday the 'Universal City Dubailand', developed by Tatweer, a 22 million sq ft development within Dubailand with an investment to exceed AED 8 billion (US $2.2 billion).

The centrepiece of the development Universal Studios Dubailand, a specialized theme park, will be amongst the world's largest theme parks covering an area of 6.5 million sq ft. The city will also include hotels, retail outlets, commercial offices and residential compounds.

Thomas L. Williams, Chairman and CEO of Universal Parks & Resorts, said: 'The vision of the leadership of Dubai, the investor-supportive environment and the convenient geographic location of Dubailand, combined with other strategic and iconic offerings, all contribute in making Dubai our location of choice for our first branded theme park in this region.'

Universal City Dubailand consists of more than 4000 luxurious hotel rooms, 100 restaurants, alongside a range of retail outlets. It will also include an integrated area of commercial office space as well as a distinguished residential area in the heart of the action.

Universal City Dubailand is planned to open in 2010

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