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DUBAI (Part 2)
Last post 05 Oct 2008, 5:45 PM by yellow_bird. 264 replies.
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That really will bring the tourists in!
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| 02 May 2008, 3:44 PM |
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Tatweer launches Freej theme park
 
01 May 2008
Tatweer, a member of Dubai Holding, has announced Freej Dubailand, a four million sq ft family entertainment destination based on the much-loved animated characters.
Freej Dubailand presentation at Madinat Jumeirah was attended by Sheikh Majid bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Chairman of Dubai Culture and Arts Authority.
Saeed Al Muntafiq, Executive Chairman of Tatweer, said: "It is indeed a proud moment, not just for Tatweer but for the whole of the UAE that the success and popularity of a home grown product is being recognised with a dedicated world-class theme park."
The park will also include 2,600 hotel rooms, plus retail, food and beverage outlets. Freej Dubailand is expected to welcome more than two million visitors a day. The park's cost and construction schedule are yet to be announced.
The development will be the first theme park to focus on Arab culture and creativity, heritage and achievement. The four elderly lead characters in Freej will act as ambassadors to each of the four lands within the park Window on UAE, Golden Age of Discovery as, Myths and Legends and the Land of Freej.
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Dubai World Chairman tours QE2, discusses refurbishment plansPosted: 04-05-2008 , 08:24 GMT HE Sultan Ahmed Bin Sulayem, Chairman Dubai World has recently visited Southampton, and toured the world-famous QE2 in between voyages. Mr. Bin Sulayem also met the captain, staff and management of the ocean liner, who are busy preparing for her final voyage to Dubai in November, where she will be transformed into a permanent attraction as a floating hotel, retail and leisure destination at Palm Jumeriah. The Dubai World chairman also met Mr. Manfred Ursprunger, CEO of QE2 Enterprises, the Dubai World company set up to oversee the refurbishment of the of the ocean liner, and reviewed plans to create an unmatched experience of luxury in Dubai with the QE2 as its centre-piece. He also discussed the installation of a museum dedicated to the celebration of QE2’s history and heritage. Speaking about the historic ship, Mr. Bin Sulayem said: “As a nation with a long maritime history, we value the rich heritage of the QE2. After four decades of glorious service, the most celebrated ship of the 20th century may be considered too old for the seas. But she is not old enough to retire just yet. She is still legendary, and her name continues to evoke dreams.” “That is why Dubai World decided to inherit the QE2 and make a permanent home for her at Palm Jumeirah. This not only provides a sustainable future for one of the brightest stars of the global tourism and leisure industry, but also takes us one step further in making Dubai a truly global tourism destination,” he added. The liner, which is the longest serving vessel in Cunard’s 168-year history, was bought by Dubai World company Istithmar World for $100 million last year. Since its launch by Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth in September 1967, QE2 has sailed 25 world cruises, crossed the Atlantic more than 800 times, and carried more than 2.5 million passengers, and more than twice the number of nautical miles. On June 2, the 55th anniversary of the Coronation, Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth will make a farewell visit to the ship at Southampton. She has visited the vessel twice earlier in May 1969 prior to its maiden voyage, and then again in July 1990 to mark Cunard Line's 150th anniversary. © 2008 Al Bawaba ( www.albawaba.com)
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| 03 Jun 2008, 12:12 AM |
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The cost of a square foot in some parts of the Burj Dubai has increased to Dh13,000. Prices in the world's highest tower, which is due to open by the end of 2009, start at Dh10,000 per sq ft compared to Dh4,000 just a few months ago. The Burj Dubai's biggest competitor in terms of price is the Palm Trump International Hotel and Tower, where the square foot rate recently topped Dh12,500. Prices in the Burj Dubai and Trump Tower are widely considered the highest in the UAE and are expected to top any other developments in the GCC countries, said Ali Al Rahma, CEO of real estate information website Eqaraat.com. The Palm Jumeirah has retained first place in terms of returns as the rate has risen to more than 600 per cent over the past six years. Some villas that were sold for Dh2.6m five years ago have recently attracted offers of more than Dh13m. Meanwhile record amounts are being paid in developments such as Business Bay, the Lagoons and Culture Village areas. Office units in Business Bay saw a big demand from traders who buy large areas and resell them at an average profit margin of up to 80 per cent. The price of office units in Business Bay range currently from Dh1,200 to more than Dh2,600 per sq ft. The price of one built-up square foot in Jumeirah Village ranges from Dh680 to Dh1,000, while the price of each built-up square foot in areas where 10-storey buildings can be constructed has gone up substantially. http://www.business24-7.ae/Articles/...ff7a52b4b.aspx
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TOURISM THEME PARKS DUBAI
A rundown
International Names
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1. Universal City DubaiLand (by Universal Studios - Jurassic Park, King Kong, The Mummy)
2. LegoLand DubaiLand (by Merlin Entertainment)
3. DreamWorks Animation Park DubaiLand (by Dreamworks - Shrek, KungFu Panda, Sinbad, Shark Tale, Madagascar)
4. Six Flags Theme Park DubaiLand (by Six Flags)
5. Little Big Club DubaiLand (by HIT Entertainment - Barney, Pingu, Bob The Builder)
6. Marvel DubaiLand (by Marvel Entertainment - Spiderman, X-Men, Fantastic Four, Iron Man, Incredible Hulk)
7. Paramount Theme Park Dubai (by Paramount Pictures - Titanic, Braveheart, Forest Gump, MImpossible)
8. Nickelodean Theme Park Dubai (by Nickelodean - SpongeBob Squarepants, Dora the Explorer)
9. Worlds of Discovery on Palm Jebel Ali Dubai (by Budweiser's Anheuser-Busch Entertainment Division)
- SeaWorld
- Busch Gardens
- Discovery Cove
- Aquatica waterpark
Local Names
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10. FreeJ DubaiLand --> www.freejdubailand.ae
11. Legends DubaiLand --> www.legendsdubai.ae [CANCELLED???]
12. AquaDunya DubaiLand --> www.dubailand.ae/pr_aquadunya
13. SnowDome DubaiLand
Smaller Parks
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14. Giants World
15. Space World
16. Kids World
17. Aviation World
18. Fantasia
19. Astrolab
20. Sahara Kingdom
Sports
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21. Dubai Sports City including Manchester United Football Academy
22. Dubai Motor City including world's first F1-x theme park and Dubai Autodrome
23. The Tiger Woods Dubai
24. The Polo and Equestrian Club
Recreation
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25. City of Arabia including robotic dinosaurous theme park called "Restless Planet"
26. Falcon City of Wonders
27. Dubai Heritage Village/Vision (Jumana Secret)
28. Women's World
29. Dubai Outlet Mall
30. Islamic Culture City
Hospitality
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31. Al Bawadi 51 themed hotels and resorts
Elsewhere
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Wild Wadi Jumeirah Water Park
Dubai Studio City
Kerzner's Atlantis Palm Jumeirah
Cirque du Soleil Palm Jumeirah
GLobal Village, Al Sahra Desert Resort, the Polo and Equestrian Club, Al Barari, Dubai Giant Wheel
Neighbouring Dubai...ABU DHABI
- Abu Dhabi Louvre
- Warner Bros Theme Park Abu Dhabi to open in 2011 - Bugs Bunny, Road Runner, Superman
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM) Theme Park - James Bond, Pink Panther, Rocky
- the world's first Ferrari Theme Park --> www.yasisland.ae
Rumoured Parks for Dubai George Lucas Stars Wars Theme Park Disney
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