Meraas plans theme park in Dubai

22 December 2011: Meraas, a Dubai-based real estate company, has announced the launch of Dubai Adventure Studios, a movie-based theme park that will be located at its master development in close proximity to the Arabian Ranches intersection. Dubai Adventure Studios will form Phase I of a three phase project spread across eight million sq ft. Hosting major US-based movie IPs, the two million sq ft park will be developed with an estimated investment of Dhs2.2bn. Work on the project is scheduled to begin in early 2012 and completed towards the end of 2014. The movie-based theme park will comprise five zones featuring the latest-in-technology games and new-generation rides, in addition to hospitality and F&B zones to shape an all-inclusive entertainment destination that meets visitors' needs.

Source: Ameinfo