Marvel Theme Park Coming to Dubai

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Marvel Theme Park Coming to Dubai

Source:Marvel Entertainment, Inc.

March 20, 2007

United Arab Emirate-based Al Ahli Group and Marvel Entertainment, Inc. announced today a partnership that will bring Marvel's full library of Super Heroes -- including Spider-Man, Iron Man, The X-Men, Incredible Hulk, The Fantastic Four and Silver Surfer -- to Dubai for a major new theme park destination being developed by AAG. The development is in line with the vision set by HH Shk. Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, through his innovative entertainment and hospitality driven expansion projects for Dubai and the UAE.

The Al Ahli Group, under the leadership of Chairman Nasser Ali Khammas and driven by the idea and dedication of CEO Mohamed Khammas, is poised to bring the region's first and only global theme park destination directly to the heart of the Emirates. AAG and Marvel are also in initial stages of discussions about additional projects throughout the greater Pan Arabia region.

AAG has been in discussions for more than two years with the owners of the world's top intellectual properties in the entertainment arena and is extremely proud of its new long-term partnership with the world renowned Marvel brand. The Project will open in 2011 with a direct investment of over $1 billion USD. The creative team, which consists of some of the most spectacular creative minds from around the globe, will be based in Hollywood, Orlando and Dubai throughout the four year development process. New technology and unparalleled visitor experiences will be the hallmark of the theme park, creating a new standard for theme parks around the world.

David Maisel, Chairman of Marvel Studios and a member of the Office of the Chief Executive, Marvel Entertainment, said, "We are launching a long term relationship with the Al Ahli Group to bring the Marvel Universe to Dubai with this exciting new theme park development. Al Ahli Group has both an impressive team of theme park, entertainment and hospitality executives and the financial strength to leverage that expertise into a world-class destination resort experience unparalleled in the region. We are very pleased to be a part of this exciting initiative and look forward to a successful partnership with Mohamed Khammas and the Al Ahli Group."

Mohamed Khammas, CEO of Al Ahli Group commented "Al Ali Group's partnership with Marvel Entertainment serves a long pursued quest of creating the ultimate entertainment destination for families and children of the region and the world, a destination where they can live their childhood fantasies and create new memories for the entire family to cherish and remember. Family destinations have not evolved in Pan Arabia and thus it's time that we cater to that demand and make the investment required for global tourism.

"Marvel is a brand that is recognized globally via its ever expanding list of 'Super Hero' characters. Now, it won't be much longer until the children in Pan Arabia and the world can experience new and exciting rides with Marvel's Spider-Man, the Incredible Hulk, the Fantastic Four and many other Super Heroes right here in the UAE.

"This partnership is a result of the appreciation and loyalty that Marvel has internationally, and was realized through the dedication and management of the Marvel team led by my friend David Maisel. Without his personal efforts and dedication, it would have been a long time before the world would be able to experience the Marvel Super Heroes in what we aim to be the best entertainment destination in the world. In 2011, Spider-Man and the rest of the Marvel Super Heroes will set their first steps in Dubai."

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Posted by: saul on February 17, 2008 at 08:32:48

where is Dubai at?

Posted by: Willis on March 24, 2008 at 16:06:17

Sounds like Dubai is really going to be over the top. Thank goodness they can't have casino's; it's nice that they won't have that competitive edge.

Posted by: Issa on March 31, 2008 at 15:14:18

It' won't be long before they do Willis, Dubai has an ever-changing policy to suit expatriate needs... after all, it is the expatriates that keep Dubai thriving.

Posted by: johar lashin on April 14, 2008 at 21:45:27

I am looking for information and who to contact about the food operation in the theme park. I am a contracter for food venders and restaurants.
Thank You!!!

Posted by: chelsey "clinton" on April 21, 2008 at 09:05:18

i love you johar!!!

Posted by: emma on June 2, 2008 at 17:10:11

i am looking forword to go there but are the actors coming from the marvel movies like x_men,spider man and .......?

Posted by: Matthew Godfrey on June 22, 2008 at 03:55:24

Sounds awsome where do we sign up for a job

Posted by: Edge on June 22, 2008 at 10:42:42

Dubai is Blowing Up!!!!

Posted by: garange on June 22, 2008 at 12:48:46

Whoooo! Marvel theme park! Oh wait...I live in America and work in retail so I could never afford to take my wife and kids...

Posted by: victor crasto on June 28, 2008 at 05:53:31

I am working for a themming company am about to complete my contract with them by October i would be seeking job opportunities in Marvel Theme park Project.Contact me through email.

Posted by: John on July 26, 2008 at 08:17:23

Dubai is getting Marvel and Doha is getting Disney Land.

Those two cities are exploding.

Posted by: rebel_sat on July 26, 2008 at 12:27:06

Willis, I wonder what you meant by "it's nice that they won't have that competitive edge"?

what do you have against another country doing well internationally?

Posted by: elizabeth on July 26, 2008 at 14:40:23

wow thats awesome! im looking forward to dubai now! first a star wars park and now they are adding a marvel park!? thats all i could ever ask for!

Posted by: victor crasto is an idiot on July 26, 2008 at 17:52:51

all of you are dumb
learn how to f#cking spell

Posted by: Mohamed Farrag on March 4, 2009 at 22:19:00

i have a very good experience in theme parks & looking forward to have an opportunity to work in Marvel IN Dubai so how to send my CV ,I need their e-mail ,any body can help ???

Posted by: unreal101 on March 5, 2009 at 03:25:45

all this in dubai? f that....

Posted by: hateme on July 14, 2009 at 18:44:29

that's ****ing stupid. why the **** would they put a Marvel Theme Park in a raghead country that's retarded.

Posted by: leanne geddes on September 20, 2009 at 19:13:13

Hi- im looking for contact information about scenic, props , puppet or costume jobs with the theme park.

Posted by: Angry Whitey on September 20, 2009 at 23:28:27

Aren't there a lot of A-Rabs in Dubai?

Posted by: A Dark Knight on September 21, 2009 at 02:32:21

Americans r stubbed, will maybe not all but defiantly some

Posted by: faustapp on December 2, 2009 at 14:10:50

Have you seen Dubai? This city deserves a comic theme park, because it is a comic city, it's not like we couldn't have a kick-@$$ marvel theme park here, but we know people in this country don't have the scope of vesion to pull it off. I mean their buliding a Harry Potter theme park in Florida, Florida! Build it in the mountains of Canada, or England even. But hey, it looks great, so if Dubai, which is building skyscrapers that are modern wonders wants to it they surly can.
Losing out on tall building an awesome theme parks is no ones fault but our own.

Posted by: Cheyenne on December 2, 2009 at 14:45:52

why cant be have a marvel theme park?!

Posted by: mojojackson on December 2, 2009 at 15:09:55

Why would they put it in Dubai just when the full force of Dubai's mind-shattering debt is beginning to rear its ugly head? Shouldn't they locate this park somewhere that isn't tanking? It's like someone trying to put together a play on the Titanic, but only suggesting it just as the ships beginning to tilt.

Dubai sure looks cool on Google Earth, though.

Posted by: Ryan W on December 2, 2009 at 15:11:21

You are all crazy for hating Marvel for putting a prototype in Dubai. Obviously, if this is profitable they will come to America. If they can afford it, why stop them? It would bee a crappy business move to deny them the privilege. What they will make in America will be more, and batter. Just wait, now that Disney has their say...

Posted by: rage626 on December 2, 2009 at 17:11:11

I am completely against the idea of a marvel theme park in Dubai. What the hell Marvel!! Build the park here in the states!

Maybe it will come to the states one day. We want it now!

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