Investments in Dubailand to exceed Dh65 billion

DUBAI — Saeed Al Muntafiq, CEO of Tatweer, which owns and manages Dubailand, announced that investments in Dubailand are expected to exceed Dh65 billion over the next 18 months with the launch of several new projects.

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Published: Fri 10 Feb 2006, 11:08 AM

Last updated: Sat 4 Apr 2015, 2:35 PM

He said, "The investments by UAE, GCC and international investors in the existing 26 projects have touched Dh35 billion. The investments expected to be made by regional and international investors in the new projects under development are estimated between Dh27 and Dh30 billion."

He pointed out that Tatweer was launched recently to manage companies and projects under Dubai Holding. Tatweer has created a single window for Dubailand investors to issue licences, process official paperwork, and provide other related services.

"The tremendous interest in Dubailand projects still under development reflects the faith of the UAE, GCC, and international investors in UAE's stable economy and the tremendous growth of the tourism sector."

"Two years ago, when the project was launched, several investors made investments that exceeded our expectations. In fact, some projects attracted competition from investors, which gave us the option to compare and choose the best in line with our strategic mission to transform Dubailand into a family tourist destination attracting visitors from all over the world," he added.

He said, "Dubailand will have 12 entertainment theme parks, including one of the largest water parks in the world. The theme parks will also include the 'The Restless Planet, a dinosaur theme park being developed in cooperation with the Natural History Museum in the UK; a complete Sports City featuring large state-of-the-art stadiums; the Great Dubai Wheel; the Islamic Culture and Science World; the Mall of Arabia, set to become one of the largest shopping centres in the world, and other attractions that cater to the entire family".

He said, "Dubailand will strengthen Dubai's position as a leading global tourist hub and further increase the number of tourists the country can attract from all over the world."


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