IMG Worlds of Adventure

IMG Worlds of Adventure
Slogan "Live the epic adventure!"
Location City of Arabia, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Theme Marvel
Dinosaurs
Cartoon Network
Owner Ilyas & Mustafa Galadari Group
Opened August 31, 2016 (2016-08-31)
Operating season Year-round
Area 1,500,000 square feet (140,000 m2)
Website Official website

IMG Worlds of Adventure is an indoor amusement park in the United Arab Emirates in Dubai. It is Dubai’s first mega themed entertainment destination. The park is divided into four "epic zones". Two of the four zones represent global brands Cartoon Network and Marvel, while IMG Boulevard and the Lost Valley – Dinosaur Adventure zones are original concepts created by the IMG Group.

IMG Worlds of Adventure is the largest temperature controlled indoor themed entertainment destination in the world, covering an area in excess of 1.5 million square feet. With the capacity to welcome more than 20,000 guests a day, the destination features roller coasters, thrill rides, and other attractions based on popular Cartoon Network characters, iconic Marvel Super Heroes and animatronic dinosaurs. Other facilities include a variety of themed retail stores and dining venues, and a 12-screen Novo cinema complex.

IMG Worlds of Adventure is situated within City of Arabia, along Sheikh Mohammad Bin Zayed Road.

History

The park was built by the Ilyas and Mustafa Galadari (IMG) Group and is the world's largest indoor theme park.[1][2] The park was part of the City of Arabia development project, a part of Dubailand, which was stalled due to the 2008 property crash.[3][4] In April 2014, the park got a Dh1.2 billion loan from the Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank.[5][2] The park itself is valued over Dh3.6 Billion.[6] Developers predict that the park will welcome 10,000 visitors daily, and has the capacity to hold up to 20,000 daily.[4][7] The complex was originally set to open in early 2014, has been since been delayed to late 2014, and again to August 31, 2016[6] The IMG Group stated in January 2014 that the foundations for the rides were nearly complete and that the structure of the building is complete.[8]

The park includes 17 themed rides.[4]

Themed areas

The park contains four themed areas, called "Epic Zones".[9] The park also contains a 12-screen cinema.[6] Falcon's Creative Group was the primary firm involved in master planning process.[10]

Cartoon Network

Cartoon Network Logo

Cartoon Network is one of the zones and based on cartoon characters from Cartoon Network. It contains the world's first 5D Ben 10 cinema and the largest Ben 10 store in the world.[11][12]

Attractions

Live Shows

Restaurants and Shops

Marvel

Marvel Comics Logo

Marvel is another of the themed zones based on characters from Marvel (The Walt Disney Company)[4] It was announced that this zone would feature the 3D media-based attraction, "Avengers: Battle of Ultron." The announcement made in early June, 2015, was made one month after the release of Marvel Studios' anticipated film Avengers: Age of Ultron in early May, 2015.[13]

Attractions

Restaurants and Shops

Lost Valley-Dinosaur Adventure

Lost Valley-Dinosaur Adventure is an original intellectual property created for IMG Worlds of Adventure. This zone includes animatronic dinosaurs and roller coasters.[1]

Attractions

Restaurants and Shops

IMG Boulevard

IMG Boulevard is the fourth zone and welcomes and sets up guests for the other three zones.[12]

Attractions

Restaurants and Shops

See also

References

  1. 1 2 "Dubai's Worlds of Adventures to open in early 2014". Arabian Business. May 2013. Retrieved July 20, 2014.
  2. 1 2 El Samad, Daria (April 14, 2014). "Dubai's IMG Worlds of Adventure theme park secures $326m funding from ADIB". arabianindustry.com. Retrieved July 20, 2014.
  3. ↑ Quirke, Joe (June 11, 2014). "$1.9bn Dubai Living Legend project nearing completion after six year delay". Chartered Institute of Building. Retrieved July 20, 2014.
  4. 1 2 3 4 Barnard, Lucy (May 7, 2013). "World's largest indoor theme park in Dubai to star Marvel's Iron Man, Spider-Man and the Hulk". The National. Retrieved July 20, 2014.
  5. ↑ Kassem, Mahmoud (April 13, 2014). "Firm behind Dubai’s IMG World of Adventures has Dh1.2bn loan arranged by ADIB". The National. Retrieved July 20, 2014.
  6. 1 2 3 Algethami, Sarah (April 3, 2014). "IMG Worlds of Adventure receives rides". Gulf News. p. 2. Retrieved July 20, 2014.
  7. ↑ Hinson, Tamara (August 12, 2013). "11 top theme parks opening soon". CNN. Retrieved July 20, 2014.
  8. ↑ Algethami, Sarah (January 25, 2014). "IMG Worlds of Adventure to open in mid-2014". Gulf News. Retrieved July 20, 2014.
  9. ↑ "IMG Worlds of Adventure". IMG Worlds of Adventure. Retrieved July 20, 2014.
  10. ↑ "Lennard Otto IMG Worlds of Adventure". www.blooloop.com. Retrieved 2016-10-01.
  11. ↑ Clarke, Kelly (May 6, 2014). "Dubai ready to take on Disney World". Khaleej Times. Retrieved July 20, 2014.
  12. 1 2 "IMG Worlds of Adventure to Cement Dubai's Position as the Complete One-Stop Destination for Entertainment and Leisure". City of Arabia. May 4, 2014. Retrieved July 20, 2014.
  13. ↑ (June 10, 2015) Falcon's Creative Group Realizes Avengers Battle of Ultron Attraction at IMG Worlds of Adventure. **MarketWatch.com** Retrieved August 4, 2015.
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