Abu Dhabi: Abu Dhabi City Municipality will be issuing a tender inviting private sector investors to finance, develop and operate under a lease arrangement a world class events and family entertainment venue that will act as a major visitor attraction to the Emirate.

The events venue shall cover over 200,000 sq. metre of Khalifa Park and shall be active from October 2014 through to March 2015. The Entertainment & Events Venue will attract between 1.5 to 2 million people over six months and increase the range of quality facilities and amenities to the residents and families of Abu Dhabi.

At 80 acres in size (equivalent of twice the size of Universal Studios, Florida), Khalifa Park provides for an ideal location, capable of accommodating the large number of visitors. The venue shall comprise a number of key attractions catered towards ‘family’ entertainment including large-scale fun rides that shall form a major component of the events venue.

The project will also include a full calendar of shows, retail pavilions and food and beverage outlets.