When Shrek, Smurf and Buddy created a buzz

Dubao - Airport visitors were delighted to see the characters at Terminal 3's arrivals section

Characters from Dubai Parks and Resorts, the Middle East's largest integrated theme park destination, were spotted at Dubai International Airport - Terminal 3 as they arrived in town to move to their new home.
The characters are in town to #CelebrateAmazing as the region prepares for the opening of its long awaited entertainment destination.
Airport visitors were delighted to see the characters at Terminal 3's arrivals section, and were able to interact with Shrek and the Smurf from MOTIONGATE Dubai, lookalike Don from Bollywood Parks Dubai and Buddy from LEGOLAND Dubai.
The characters will now settle into their new homes at Dubai Parks and Resorts, and welcome guests who will get the chance to meet these remarkable characters in person and enjoy over 100 rides and attractions across three theme parks and one water park.
The entertainment destination opened with LEGOLAND Dubai and Riverland Dubai on October 31, followed by Bollywood Parks Dubai on November 17. MOTIONGATE Dubai and LEGOLAND Water Park, along with Lapita Hotel will debut this month.
Vinit Shah, Chief Strategy and Business Development Officer at DXB Entertainments, owner of Dubai Parks and Resorts, said: "We're extremely excited about the long-awaited arrival of the Dubai Parks and Resorts' characters to their new home. The hype and excitement we've witnessed so far towards the entertainment destination has been outstanding, and with the arrival of the characters to Dubai we're sure their fans from all ages are very eager to meet them in person and #CelebrateAmazing togther".
Dubai Parks and Resorts comprises three theme parks and the entire destination will be conne-cted by Riverland Dubai - a retail and dining destination at the heart of Dubai Parks and Resorts.
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