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Discussion on leisure venture on Friday
Abu Dhabi Investment House (ADIH) officials will discuss a Dh36.7 billion ($10 billion) venture, Entertainment City, with leaders from global entertainment and leisure industries on Friday, a statement said.
- Staff Report
- Published: 00:31 March 4, 2008
Dubai: Abu Dhabi Investment House (ADIH) officials will discuss a Dh36.7 billion ($10 billion) venture, Entertainment City, with leaders from global entertainment and leisure industries on Friday, a statement said.
The Entertainment City Advisory Board, consisting of major international leaders from the entertainment industry, held its first workshop and meeting at the Four Seasons Hotel in Washington D.C.
ADIH announced the appointment of its advisory board in early February, for its landmark concept of mixed-use development that is planned to be implemented mainly in emerging markets. The first of these 'Entertainment Cities' is now being developed in Lusail, Qatar. The board consists of representatives of Six Flags, Sony Columbia BMG, AEG, Nokia, Coca-Cola Entertainment, Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, Intersports, Premier Exhibits, Global Entertainment, Vertex Productions.
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