Dubai: Tatweer, a member of Dubai Holding, yesterday announced a deal with US-based Marvel Entertainment, creators of superheroes action characters such as Spiderman, The X-Men, Iron Man, the Fantastic Four and The Incredible Hulk, to develop the world's first superheroes theme park at Dubailand.
The design and conceptual master plan of this 4.5 million square feet development has been finalised. The park is expected to be open to the public by 2012, Tatweer said in a statement.
Landmark
"We are delighted to welcome Marvel Entertainment as our latest member in the distinctive Dubailand portfolio. We are extremely confident that this landmark partnership will add further value to the exciting world-class offerings of Dubailand," said Saeed Al Muntafiq, Executive Chairman, Tatweer.
Originally announced last year as a partnership between the Al Ahli group and Marvel Entertainment, Tatweer has now stepped in to oversee and take the development forward, and strategically manage its theme park portfolio.
Maisel added, "We are truly thankful to Al Ahli Group who were instrumental in starting the negotiations to bring the Marvel superheroes theme park concept to Dubai.
The decision to move over to Tatweer's Dubailand is strategic and is aimed at positioning Marvel superheroes theme park in the world's most diverse and unique leisure and entertainment destination," David Maisel, Executive Vice-President of Marvel Entertainment and Chairman of Marvel Studios.
Dubailand: Key projects
The Dubailand, a member of Tatweer, comprises projects including DreamWorks Animation Park, Six Flags, HIT Entertainment, Universal Studios Dubailand and Global Village.
Other projects part of the landmark destination include Dubai Sports City, Motor City, Dubai Outlet Mall, Al Sahra Desert Resort, Al Barari, The Polo and Equestrian Club, City of Arabia, Legends, Dubai Wheel and Falcon City of Wonders.
