USA: Initial Plans Released for Six Flags Dubai

On Ma y 3rd, 2016, Six Flags Entertainment – one of the world’s largest regional theme park companies – released initial plans for Six Flags Dubai, which is scheduled to open at the end of 2019 as the first dedicated thrill park of Dubai Parks & Resorts. Six Flags Dubai will feature record-breaking roller coasters, spectacular shows and interactive attractions synonymous with the Six Flags brand worldwide. Six Flags currently operates 18 parks across North America offering more than 830 rides, over 135 roller coasters and dozens of shows that appeal to thrill-seekers of all ages. “Through this collaborative partnership with Dubai Parks and Resorts, we are excited to bring innovation, entertainment and unmatched thrills to the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC),” said John Odum, President of Six Flags International Development Co. “As the largest regional theme park company in the world, we are dedicated to showcasing Six Flags Dubai as a world-class, one-of-a-kind theme park,” he adds.

Guests will enter and exit the park through an impressive, state-of-the-art promenade. The fully air-conditioned area will offer a VIP mezzanine, space for private and catered events, along with an assortment of retail and food locations including a signature bakery and deli. Guests will have access to three attractions from inside the plaza and the park’s signature roller coaster will encircle the entire promenade. The theme park will be designed in partnership with Forrec and will feature 27 rides and attractions, including roller coasters, tower rides, thrilling water slides and a next-generation 4-D interactive dark ride. At night, the park will come alive with spectacular lights. Six Flags Dubai will be constructed near the Lapita^TM Hotel and Riverland^TM Dubai. The theme park complex Dubai Parks & Resorts is scheduled to open in October this year (cf. EAP-news from February 24th, 2016). (eap)