Dubai: A delegation of officials from different local departments in Dubai visited the Dubai Safari project and were briefed about the progress of the facility on Tuesday.
It may be recalled that Dubai Municipality is all set to open the doors of this prestigious project’s first phase, housing 3,500 animals, after the end of the summer months this year.
The delegation included Hilal Al Merri, director-general, Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing (DTCM); Yousuf Lootah, executive director, Tourism and Investment Development Department at DTCM; Khalifa Bin Dari, executive director, Dubai Corporation for Ambulance Services; Abdullah Abdul Aziz Al Shamsi, deputy director, General Department of Operations at Dubai Police; Brigadier Abdullah Al Gaithi, director, General Department of Protective Security and Emergency at Dubai Police; and Brigadier Rashid Khalifa Al Falasi, director, Office of the Director General for Rescue and Firefighting at Civil Defence.
Mohammad Mubarak Al Mutaiwe’e, assistant director-general of Dubai Municipality for Communications and Community Sector, stressed on the importance of cooperation between government agencies in the operation of Dubai Safari, a unique project that the municipality is keen to develop in an environment-friendly manner with a variety of facilities. He added that the project is being implemented according to the finest international standards.
Khalid Sultan Al Suwaidi, director of the Leisure Facilities and Entertainment Department, said: “The safari project aims to create the best habitat for the wildlife in the world, providing different environments that suit with various animals. It is also aimed at attracting visitors from various parts of the world, using modern interactive methods for viewing and movement to ensure a distinctive and unique experience for visitors.”
He added that while ensuring that the entertainment elements were in place, all safety requirements in accordance with international standards had also been taken into account.
The officials were also briefed on the latest equipment and technical support required in the park such as electric cars, buses and the train for transporting tourists between the different sections of the park.
