DUBAI, UAE, July 29 /PRNewswire/ -- Mohammed Al Habbai, CEO of DUBAILAND(R), a member of Tatweer,
and Laurent Jeanjean, Vice President of Universal Studios Dubailand(TM), a
member of Tatweer, broke ground today for the seven million sq. ft. Universal
Studios Dubailand(TM).
Cheering them on were future inhabitants of three of the five
Lands that will shape the AED 4.6 billion Universal Studios Dubailand(TM) theme
park. Star spectators included Woody and Winnie Woodpecker from Surf City
Boardwalk(TM), a menacing Raptor from Epic Adventures(TM), and two fierce Nubian
Guards from the Land of Legendary Heroes(TM).
Hollywood, bustling with energy and bursting with glitz and
glamour, and New York, bold and romantic as it appears in classic films, will
comprise the remaining two Lands at Universal Studios Dubailand(TM).
Laurent Jean Jean, Vice President of Universal Studios
Dubailand(TM), said: "We are proud to announce the ground breaking of Universal
Studios Dubailand(TM), the premiere theme park in the Middle East and the star
of DUBAILAND(R)."
When completed in December 2010, Universal Studios Dubailand(TM)
will provide its guests from all over the globe with
one-of-a-kind-in-the-world thrills when they Ride The Movies(TM).
They will discover music, dining, shopping, movies and more
awaiting them just outside the theme park gates. And they will find enough
electrifying memories to last a lifetime, just steps away from your
luxuriously appointed rooms in one of the magnificently themed on-site hotels
or comfortable residential communities of Universal City Dubailand(TM).
Universal Studios Dubailand(TM) will join the family of
world-renowned theme parks in Hollywood, Florida, Japan and Singapore.
About Universal Studios Dubailand(TM):
RIDE THE MOVIES(TM) AT UNIVERSAL STUDIOS DUBAILAND(TM) COMING TO
DUBAILAND(R) IN 2010
Universal Studios(R), the leader in awe-inspiring
entertainment for nearly a century, is creating a new tourism destination in
Dubai, UAE, combining the creativity of Hollywood with the greatest stories
of all time. Starting in 2010, every member of the family will enjoy an
unforgettable holiday... a spectacular theme park, a variety of exciting
entertainment, and world-class hospitality, all in one convenient location.
The holiday destination of the future is taking shape today in
Dubai...
Universal Studios Dubailand(TM).
A member of TATWEER.
Ride The Movies, Universal Studios, Universal City and Universal Globe TM
& (c) Universal Studios.
DUBAILAND (R) Tatweer Dubai LLC. All rights reserved.
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