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Dubailand is a tourism, real estate, hospitality, entertainment, leisure and retail mega project under development in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. It will cover an area of 3 billion square feet (279 million square meters) and its initial infrastructure will be built at a cost of AED 3 billion (US$ 814 million). Dubailand is being managed by Dubai Government's Dubai Development and Investment Authority (DDIA) and is being built to secure Dubai as the premier tourist destination for the Middle East.

Dubailand themepark will contain 45 mega projects and over 200 sub projects, making it the most ambitious tourist destination ever created. Dubai land is being created to appeal to the widest audience of tourists, covering all age groups, nationalities and activities. On completion, Dubailand will be twice the size of Walt Disney World Resort in Florida, making it the biggest theme/amusement park in the world. Dubailand is being built in 4 phases, each of which will last for 5 years. The first phase of development, from 2005 to 2010, will include the development of initial roads and infrastructure. This will follow with concentrating on the unique leisure and entertainment products until its completed in 2020.

The various projects being built in Dubailand have been categorized into six themed zones, which focus on a different aspect of the Dubai land experience. Each of the zones, referred to as worlds, within Dubailand has been planned to offer an unforgettable experience for both children and adults.

Attractions and Experience World
A family World of theme and water parks, roller coasters and adventure, the Attractions and Experience World will feature a critical mass of themed, large-scale attractions, using the latest technology for thrills and safety. Based on the example of successful destinations worldwide, its largest theme park will act as an anchor, attracting visitors and encouraging the growth of visits to other attractions within the World, and Dubailand as a whole.

The Attractions and Experience World will cover 150 million square feet (13.9 million square meters), and will contain a total of 16 projects (Aqua Dubai, Astrolab Resort, Aviation World, Snowdome (Dubai Sunny Mountain Ski Dome), Great Dubai Wheel, Dubailand Theme Park, Falcon City of Wonders, Fantasia, Giants World, The Global Village, The Islamic Culture and Science World, Kids World, Legends-Dubailand, Planetarium, Space and Science World, Tourism Park).

Sports and Outdoor World
A high energy world of heroes and champions, the Sports and Outdoor World will include a mix of sporting venues that will incorporate a dynamic program of international rugby, cricket and other sports tournaments as well as extreme sports activities. When completed, it will be ideally positioned to become a prime warm weather training facility for professional sports teams and will appeal to a broad mix of markets.

The Sports and Outdoor World will cover approximately 354 million square feet (32.9 million square meters), and will contain a total of 5 projects (Dubai Autodrome and Business Park, Dubai Sports City, Extreme Sports World, Golf World, The Plantation Equestrian & Polo Club).

Eco-Tourism World
A natural world marvelling at the beauty of our planet, the Eco-Tourism World will comprise a series of nature and desert-based attractions integrated within their desert parkland surrounds. Its experiential and cultural activities will have broad appeal and its vast number of exquisite and unique offerings will no doubt encourage long-stays and repeat visits.

The Eco-Tourism World will cover approximately 1.4 billion square feet (130 million square meters) and will contain a total of 7 projects (Al Barari, Dubai Heritage Village, Life World, Pet Land, Safari Park, Sand Dune Hotel, Tropical Village)

Themed Leisure and Vacation World
A relaxing world of spas, health and well-being, the Themed Leisure and Vacation World will consist of appealing retreats designed to respond to the growing international demand for quality vacation village residences, resort hotels and wellness retreats. It will include several fitness and stress-management focused facilities and will offer unique creative concepts, such as themed resorts, providing visitors a chance to experience faraway exotic locales without leaving Dubailand.

The Themed Leisure and Vacation World will cover approximately 320 million square feet (29.7 million square meters) and will contain a total of 6 projects (Andalusian Resort & Spa, The Indian Theme Resort, LEMNOS Women’s World, The Nubian Village, The Silver Street Resort, Thai Express Resort)

Downtown, Retail and Entertainment World
A vibrant mix of entertainment, shopping and eating out, the Downtown, Retail & Entertainment World will be a mixed destination offering a variety of retail, dining and entertainment facilities. It will feature popular family entertainment components with cross-generational appeal such as cinemas, bowling, street entertainment, computer-based games centres, themed restaurants and nightclubs. Downtown, Retail & Entertainment World’s multitude of day and night activities will encourage overnight stays and spending at Dubailand. As shopping is one of the essential activities undertaken by tourists on vacation, Downtown, Retail & Entertainment World will provide a critical mass of retail facilities providing a wide variety of global brands but also unique boutiques and discount stores, all within the biggest mall in the world - the Mall of Arabia.

The Downtown, Retail and Entertainment World will cover approximately 53 million square feet (4.9 million square meters) and will contain a total of 5 projects (City of Arabia, Dubai Bazaar, Dubai Outlet City, Restaurant Complex, Teen World, Virtual Games World)

Dubailand will ideally be located along the Emirates Road and the Dubai-Al Ain Road, which will provide easy access to it from Abu Dhabi, Al Ain, Dubai and Sharjah. It will be located 60 minutes from Abu Dhabi, 10 minutes from the Dubai Airport, and 20 minutes from Sharjah.

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Expected Completion Date - 2015 to 2018
Managed by - Dubai Development and Investment Authority (DDIA)
Location - Dubai, United Arab Emirates

6 six themed worlds, dubai holding, dubai holdingsPHASE 1 (2005) - Develop world-class infrastructure, identify and support anchor products and focus on a central core
PHASE 2 (2010) - Concentrate on unique leisure and entertainment products to ensure organic growth and generate critical mass
PHASE 3 (2015) - Concentrate on development of value-add and services, and leverage experience gained
PHASE 4 (2020) - Development completed, Dubailand considered as a regional destination for tourismDubailand, a project launched on October 21, 2003 is the latest in a series of successfully executed projects which have confirmed Dubai's position as a global commercial hub, with central access to a neighbouring region of 1.5 billion people and a combined GDP of US$ 1.1 trillion. Dubailand, a product of extraordinary vision was conceived on a phenomenal scale. It is set to be the most ambitious tourism, leisure and entertainment destination ever created and home to some of the world's premier and unique attractions built on an area of 2 billion square feet. Dubailand has been designed to appeal to the widest tourist segments across genders, age groups, world regions and activity preferences.Dubailand will serve the exponentially growing leisure and tourism market and enable Dubai to achieve its goal of attracting 15 million tourists in 2010. Dubailand is a professionally conceived and planned project with a state-of-the-art infrastructure including world-class safety standards, zoning regulations, landscaping, utilities and facilities management. Dubailand will follow a phased approach to the implementation of its projects. The project will consist of six worlds including the Attractions and Experience World, Eco-tourism World, Downtown, Sports and Outdoor World, Themed Leisure & Vacation World and finally the Retail and Entertainment World. The launch phase will extend from 2004 to 2006. The first phase will include further infrastructure development and will extend from 2007 to 2010.Aqua Dubai
A gigantic water park with thrilling white water rapids and canyon rides, wave rides and giant man-made beaches. Huge aquariums and open pools will offer captivating whale and dolphin shows. (Area: 5 million sq. ft.)Astrolab Resort
The project will present the first immersive entertainment environment based on education themes in the Middle East. The entertainment themes will also highlight the golden age of Islam, as well as leading figures in different fields of science during that prosperous period. These themes will be developed and modified to suit the culture in the Middle East and UAE. (Area: 1.4 million sq. ft.)Aviation World
An interactive world dedicated to the story of aviation with airport and airline interactive exhibits, a museum charting the history of flight, simulator rides allowing visitors to experience the thrill of flying and a comprehensive collection of real and replica aircraft from da Vinci to the future. (Area: 4 million sq. ft.)Dubai Sunny Mountain Ski dome
A gigantic indoor ski dome with snow, ice skating rinks for children and adults and a host of snow and ice-based activities. (Area: 1.4 million sq. ft.)Dubai Wheel
Dubailand will get an observation wheel that will suit the high quality standards of Dubai. It will be an observation wheel that will beat all observation wheels ever built before and will be a facility for millions of people to enjoy a view over the magnificent, fastest growing city in the world. (Area: 1 million sq. ft.)Dubailand Theme Park
A full-function park with multiple white-knuckle rides and roller coasters, the Park will provide the tallest, longest, scariest, fastest, most thrilling experiences ever created in one destination. (Area: 20 million sq. ft.)Falcon City of Wonders
This project will house famous attractions from different spots in the world like the Pyramids, the Hanging Gardens of Babylonia which will also feature a relaxing resort, the Eiffel Tower Hotel, and the Taj Mahal and the Leaning Tower of Pisa Hotels. In addition to that, Falcon City will accommodate a pleasant mix of various commercial, educational and leisure amenities. (Area: 40 million sq. ft.)Fantasia
A horse park filled with horse shows and a museum of the horse with an educational institute (school of horsemanship), and a horse resort. The project will cater for the world events related to Arabian horse shows on a very high level. There will also be breeding for the Pure Arabian Horse. (Area: 7 million sq. ft.)Giants World
Entertainment on a massive scale, visitors will be dwarfed by giant rides that span hundreds of feet above the ground. (Area: 4 million sq. ft.)The Global Village
A global exhibition showcasing arts and crafts, culture, folklore displays and food from cities around the world through national pavilions. (Area: 19 million sq. ft.)The Islamic Culture and Science World
The project provides state-of-the-art facilities for the promotion, understanding and research of Space, Natural and Human Sciences, as well as Islamic Culture, Arts and Literature. It includes a multi-purpose stage, International Cultural & Scientific Centre, exhibition area, museum, labs and other relevant facilities. (Area: 2 million sq. ft.)Kids World
An extraordinary edutainment destination for children, a magical domain filled with hundreds of attractions including a miniature Dubai, child-focused museums and a dedicated Kids Mall. Children can play the role of pilots, firemen, etc., that will help them understand how the world works. (Area: 2 million sq. ft.)Legends Dubailand
The first theme park destination in Dubailand. The Legends is a singularly attractive, majestic and fascinating leisure and cultural project, which is designed in traditional rich colours and opulence related with exquisite Arabic architectural creativity. The project consists of three theme parks, resorts, ts, leisure village and a golf course. (Area: 25 million sq. ft.)Planetarium
The Emirates Planetarium will consist of an atrium, an e-library, a science museum, slide shows, conference facility a telescopic observatory and support retail establishments and office space. (Area: 1 million sq. ft.)Space & Science World
A high-tech destination, which celebrates the wonder of space discovery and incorporates a virtual space adventure from lift-off to landing. It will include a camp that allows children to attempt challenges faced by real astronauts and a display area showcasing real and replica rockets and spacecrafts. (Area: 5 million sq. ft.)Tourism Park
A business park for the travel, tourism and hospitality industries featuring a travel and tourism academy, research institute and a virtual showcase for holiday destinations. (Area: 5 million sq. ft.)Dubai Autodrome
The first project to open in Dubailand – the first fully-integrated motor sports and autodrome facility in the region offering a world-class racetrack and pit lane complex with a fully equipped media centre and control tower and testing facilities for new vehicles. (Area: 30 million sq. ft.)Dubai Sports City
The region’s premier sporting venue featuring 4 giant-sized stadiums designed for international events including hockey, cricket and rugby, plus track and field. Sporting academies will provide quality coaching for aspiring champions. (Area: 50 million sq. ft.)Extreme Sports World
The world’s only permanent purpose-built centre for extreme sports, featuring skateboarding, motocross, roller-blading and BMX cycling facilities. Will feature additional dedicated areas for dune-buggying and indoor rock climbing. (Area: 2.5 million sq. ft.)Golf World
A self-contained golf-themed community featuring four 18-hole golf courses with attached clubhouses, a world-class golf academy with state-of-the-art driving ranges, Pro shops and master classes with golf professionals. (Area: 40 million sq. ft.)The Plantation Equestrian & Polo Club
A Polo and Equestrian club with international standards. Components: 3 Polo fields, 5-star Hotel & Spa, Exclusive Villas for polo players, Veterinary for horses and Polo Academy. (Area: 20 million sq. ft.)Al Barari
A lush habitat of plants, desert vegetation and gardens from around the world surrounded by spectacular lakes and spice meadows, incorporating a spa utilising natural medicinal and complementary therapies. It will also include academic and cultural facilities. (Area: 14.6 million sq. ft.)Dubai Heritage Vision
A spectacular sound and light show celebrating the UAE’s desert history and culture, and a dedicated exhibition and display area for arts and crafts of the region. (Area: 40 million sq. ft.)Life World
The life world is a place of ever-changing beauty which connects the people with the nature and life. The project contains a variety of themed gardens, recreational area and the wonders of the insect world which explain how insects and plants play an essential part in ensuring the Earth’s ecological balance. (Area: 8 million sq. ft.)Pet Land
A wonderful interactive zoo for children of all ages where they can interact with animals while learning about their roles in the eco-system. (Area: 3 million sq. ft.)Safari Park
A magical guided safari in the desert that allows visitors to experience plants and animals in the desert in their natural habitat in 4X4 comfort or by camel for the authentic experience. Guided day and night tours. (Area: 100 million sq. ft.)
The project will combine 2 main components:
ANIMAL WORLD: World-class zoological gardens featuring sanctuaries and breeding facilities for endangered species, with exotic animals and indigenous wildlife housed in a modern facility providing optimal comfort for the animals.
CAMP WORLD: A flexible range of camping options for all budgets featuring fully equipped modern tents for day and overnight stays providing a magical overnight Arabian experience under the stars.Sand Dune Hotel
Hidden beneath carefully designed spots in the desert, this resort is the perfect nature escape. Sand dune-shaped hotels create an ambiance of privacy and luxury. (Area: 2 million sq. ft.)Tropical Village
It is an authentic tropical paradise in the middle of the desert, unique in design and character. It includes a rainforest with different unique species and trees, sandy beach, lagoons and waterfalls. It also includes a themed hotel and themed retail areas. (Area: 1 million sq. ft.)Andalusian Resort & Spa
Andalusian-themed resort recreating the luxury of Al Hambra Palace featuring Mediterranean-style gardens and spas. (Area: 2 million sq. ft.)The Indian Theme Resort
A destination showcasing Indian cultural heritage and development through inspiration from the different regions. This destination will encompass resort, spa, wedding/conference hall, handicrafts & cultural village and other supporting amenities. (Area: 2 million sq. ft.)LEMNOS Women’s World
A high-luxury world dedicated to women. Lemnos will include facilities that touch every facet of a women's life from luxury goods, to beauty treatments to day care centres to entertainment and business. The project will include a luxury hotel, entertainment centre, women-only water park and business centre. (Area: 1.65 million sq. ft.)The Nubian Valley
A unique resort experience with Nubian style (the old rural Egyptian civilization) is created by utilizing and mixing the ancient design methods and materials and the contemporary modern and luxurious style such as domes, arches and open courtyards. This destination will encompass two resorts, time share condominiums, artist center, silver market place, retail and commercial components to support the overall development. (Area:1.8 million sq. ft.)The Silver Street Resorts
Five themed resorts reflecting the beautiful ancient architecture of North Africa, The Arabian Peninsula, Turkey etc. The resorts are based on architectural designs inspired from civilizations where silver formed a major part of the culture. A pedestrian corridor showcasing the art of making silver products and accessories, an unmatched blend of tastes and sounds from the various cultures. (Area: 9 million sq. ft.)Thai Express Resort
A destination resort recreating the Thai ambience set among the greenery and flanked by lagoons. The resort’s signature warm, traditional Thai hospitality and décor creates an exquisite atmosphere of charm, elegance and luxury. Services at the integrated resort include exclusive rooms and villas, pampering spa, wide-range water-sports or just heavenly relaxation. It’s an all-encompassing experience that ensures a special experience. (Area: 2 million sq. ft.)City of Arabia
The gateway to Dubailand, tying all Dubailand worlds. The project signifies power, elegance and prosperity. (Area: 20 million sq. ft.)
City of Arabia will consist of the following components:
MALL OF ARABIA: The largest mall in the world, with innovative and exciting themed areas, designer boutiques and exclusive salons in distinct Arabian architectural surroundings.
RESTLESS PLANET: Dinosaur-themed park featuring animated dinosaur replicas in a lifelike environment, recreating the sights and sounds of 1 million B.C.
WADI WALK: Located at the heart of Dubailand, this will be a popular, innovative centre for retail and family entertainment and dining, featuring wide boulevards, street cafés, lush parklands and gardens.
ELITE TOWERS: The iconic towers will dominate the entrance to Dubailand and accommodate luxury offices, apartments and hotels.Dubai Bazaar
The Islamic architectural design of this project will capture the true spirit of traditional Islamic marketplaces. Among the countless attractions musical and artistic activities will be included. (Area: 2 million sq. ft.)Dubai Outlet City
A unique project comprising of the Dubai Outlet Mall, the first shopping mall for factory outlets in the region, as well as office buildings and hotels. (Area: 10 million sq. ft.)Restaurant Complex
Creates a lively and entertaining milieu that hosts a variety of dining places which makes eating a pleasure for every tourist and resident. An entertainment destination that caters to all of the unique palates of Dubai. (Area: 1 million sq. ft.)Teen World
A centre dedicated to teenagers providing entertainment and education components and including retail stores featuring teen-oriented merchandise. (Area: 1 million sq. ft.)Virtual Games World
A futuristic centre for interactive computer-based and virtual reality games allowing visitors to compete with one another using state-of-the-art gaming consoles. Exhibition areas will showcase new game launches. (Area: 1 million sq. ft.)

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