31 August 2016

Largest indoor theme park in the world opens to the public

Dubai: His Highness Shaikh Mohammad Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, inspected the IMG Worlds of Adventure, an indoor theme park that was inaugurated on Wednesday.

The Dh3.7-billion park occupies an area of 1.5 million square feet, making it the largest indoor theme park in the world.

Shaikh Hamdan Bin Mohammad Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Dubai Crown Prince, and Shaikh Maktoum Bin Mohammad Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Deputy Ruler of Dubai, was present at the inauguration. 

Shaikh Mohammad pointed out the massive development witnessed by the tourism, entertainment and hospitality sectors. He said that these sectors are key economic foundations that support UAE Vision 2021 and National Agenda, which aim to make the UAE the region's capital for economy, tourism and trade.

Shaikh Mohammad praised the clear and positive contributions of national investments in supporting the UAE's approach for continuous economic development.

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