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Dh280 million Stargate Theme Park in Dubai to offer unlimited edutainment
Hi-tech attraction located in Zabeel Park is being constructed in the form of a spaceship.
- Staff Report
- Published: 16:01 October 27, 2008
- A computer-generated rendition of Stargate theme park, which will open its gates in March 2009 in Zabeel Park, Dubai.
- Image Credit: Supplied Picture
Dubai: The Dh280 million Stargate theme park currently under construction in Zabeel Park will be operational from March 2009.
"This is a unique hi-tech, mid-size and mixed-use themed family edutainment centre," said Hussain Nasser Lootah, Acting Director General, at Dubai Municipality.
"It is the largest of its kind in the entire Middle East and will be a perfect addition to a large array of ambitious projects lined up in Dubai."
Lootah also said that the project is an example of effective government-private sector partnership in offering the best recreational services for the residents, as well as creating hundreds of job opportunities.
Edutainment
The edutainment centre has been designed to mix education and family entertainment, covering an area of 260,000 square feet. It is being constructed in the form of a spaceship, created around two characters called Ajeeb and Gareeb, whose ship lands heavily in Zabeel Park.
Children from the ages of four to 14 will be most suited to the attraction, with the main displays spread across five 'domes of fun', including 3D games.
This includes high-speed electric Go-Karting, a family rollercoaster called 'spinning earth' and virtual rides. Other attractions include the Children's Academy, Bermuda Triangle of high-tech mazes and a 'Space Mall' designed for children.
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