IMG Worlds of Adventure

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IMG Worlds of Adventure
IMG Worlds of Adventure.png
Location City of Arabia, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
StatusOperating
OpenedAugust 15, 2016 (2016-08-15)
OwnerIlyas & Mustafa Galadari Group
ThemeMarvel
Dinosaurs
Cartoon Network
Slogan"Live the epic adventure!"
Operating seasonYear-round
Area1,500,000 square feet (140,000 m2)
Website www.imgworlds.com

IMG Worlds of Adventure is an indoor amusement park in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. It is located on Sheikh Mohammad Bin Zayed Road within the City of Arabia.

Contents

The park is divided into six zones or 'worlds'. [1] Two of the six worlds represent global brands such as Cartoon Network and Marvel, while the IMG Boulevard, Lost Valley, Haunted Town and IMG Kid zones are created by the IMG Group. The park is the second-largest theme park in a temperature-controlled environment worldwide. IMG World has the capability to accommodate over 20,000 visitors daily.

History

The park was built by the Ilyas & Mustafa Galadari (IMG) Group as part of the City of Arabia development project, a part of Dubailand, which was stalled due to the 2008 property crash. [2] [3] In April 2014, the park received a Dh1.2 billion loan from the Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank. [4] [5] IMG Worlds opened its gates to guests on August 15, 2016.

Theme Park Areas

The theme park contains six themed 'worlds' and 18 rides. [6] [3] Falcon's Creative Group was the design company primarily involved in planning and designing the park. [7] You can find the first global entertainment brands - Marvel and Cartoon Network under one roof. This project is fully indoors and has over 20 signature rides, 25 retail concept stores, and 28 original F&B outlets all in a temperature-controlled environment. [8]

Licensed properties

In IMG Worlds of Adventure, there are only two licensed properties featured.

Roller Coasters

Ride nameManufacturerTypeYear openedPark areaRide Status
Velociraptor Mack Rides Launch Coaster (Blue Fire clone)2016Lost Valley Dinosaur AdventureOperating
Spider-Man Doc Ock's Revenge Mack Rides Spinning Coaster (Sierra Sidewinder clone)2016MarvelOperating
Predator Gerstlauer EuroFighter 320+2016Lost Valley Dinosaur AdventureOperating

Cartoon Network

Cartoon Network is one of the six 'worlds' and based on cartoon characters from Cartoon Network. It contains rides and shops from a variety of Cartoon Network shows. [9] [10]

Attractions

Live shows

Restaurants and shops

Marvel

The Marvel world is another of the themed areas based on characters from Marvel (The Walt Disney Company). [3] in June 2015 It was announced that this zone would feature a 3D media-based attraction called, "Avengers: Battle of Ultron." after the release of the movie the Avengers: Age of Ultron in May, 2015. [11]

Attractions

Restaurants and shops

Lost Valley

The Lost Valley world was created with original Intellectual property for IMG Worlds of Adventure. This zone includes animatronic dinosaurs and roller coasters. [12]

Attractions

Restaurants and shops

IMG Boulevard

IMG Boulevard is the fourth world featuring a variety of shops and restaurants. [10]

Attractions

Restaurants and shops

The Haunted Town

The Haunted Town world is one of the six worlds and is horror-themed. It is only open to guests aged 15 or over.

Attractions

Restaurants and shops

IMG Kids Zone

IMG Kids Zone is the sixth and final world, an inflatable adventure playground aimed towards younger children.

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