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Shaikh Mohammed inspects workflow of Dubai Parks and Resorts project.

Dubai - Shaikh Mohammed lauds Dubai Parks and Resort project, which is 88% complete.

His Highness Shaikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, has inspected the workflow of the final stages of Dubai Parks and Resort project, the largest integrated theme park destination in the Middle East. 
The Dh10-billion project is spread across 25 million square feet of land strategically located on the Shaikh Zayed Road, close to the Palm Jebel Ali, between Dubai and Abu Dhabi. 
Upon his arrival, Shaikh Mohammed viewed the plans and designs of what is to be a-first-of-its-kind entertainment tourist and family destination in the region. The project is set to offer luxurious-end facilities and is anticipated to attract visitors, artists and intellectuals from around the world. 
Chairman of Dubai Parks and Resorts Abdulla Al Habbai said the project is set to open in October as 88 per cent of the construction work and 70 per cent of utilities infrastructure is completed. 

Lauding the gigantic project, Shaikh Mohammed noted that the Dubai Parks and Resorts is one of the major pillars of the tourism industry in the country that is ought to be further developed in order to boost this vital sector and attract visitors and investors alike. Shaikh Mohammed also highlighted the importance of quality and innovation basic elements for excellence services. 
He also expressed his satisfaction over the project along with other hospitality projects carried out at the area close to the site of Expo 2020, noting that such plans are key success factor for Dubai Expo 2020. 

Here is a video of what the project will look like:

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Accompanying Shaikh Mohammed during his visit were Chairman of Dubai Civil Aviation, Chief Executive of Emirates Group and Chairman of Dubai Expo 2020 Higher Committee Shaikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, Minister of State for International Cooperation and Director-General of Dubai Expo 2020 Bureau Reem Al Hashimi and Director of Dubai Ruler's Court and Vice Chairman of Dubai EXPO 2020 Higher Committee Mohammed Ibrahim Al Shebani, Director-General of Dubai Municipality Hussain Nasser Lootah, Chairman of Dubai's Roads and Transport Authority Mattar Al Tayer, Director General of the Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing Hilal Saeed Al Marri, among other senior officials. 
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