Promises to be a tourism game changer for the region
Reema Lokesh – Dubai
To add another feature to its tourism portfolio, the region of Dubai will witness a state-of-the-art Bollywood theme park, which will be part of its mega project – Dubai Parks and Resorts. Bollywood Parks, a theme park spread across 1.7 million sq ft, is scheduled to open in October 2016. Speaking to Express TravelWorld, Neelabja Chowdhury, director – marketing, Bollywood Parks, Dubai, stated, “This park is the first-of-its-kind theme park showcasing the real Bollywood experience. This theme park and the other attractions within the Dubai Parks and Resorts, will prove to be a game changer for the entire region. Dubai is well connected to most regions on the globe and with robust flight connections. It’s truly a project that attracts more visitors to the region.”
The Bollywood theme park is scheduled to create Bollywood themed attractions and rides spread across five zones, namely, Bollywood Boulevard, Mumbai Chowk, Rustic Ravine, Royal Plaza and Bollywood film studios featuring hall of heroes. The place will also have a 850-seat Rajmahal theatre that will house a separately ticketed Broadway style, Bollywood theme musical. During the day, the park is scheduled to have 30 live shows, across six stages, Rock On, Crossroads, Mumbai Express, Rangmanch, Stars on Steps and Cinema Circle.