Construction of Six Flags theme park in Dubai begins

Muscat: Dubai Parks and Resorts on Monday announced that construction has commenced for Six Flags Dubai, the first Six Flags branded theme park in the region, marking the start of phase two of the development.
Planned to open in late 2019, Six Flags Dubai will be the fourth theme park at the Dubai Parks and Resorts destination and will include 27rides and attractions for all ages across six themed zones; Thrill seeker Plaza, Magic Mountain, Fiesta Texas, Great Escape, Great Adventure, and Great America. Set over an area of 3.5 million square feet with an opening day footprint of 2 million square feet, the estimated cost of the project is Dh2.6billion.
Six Flags is one of the world’s largest amusement park corporations with 18 properties in the Americas. Appealing to thrill seekers of all ages, Six Flags Dubai will feature at least three world record breaking rides in addition to 6 roller coasters, 4 aerial attractions, a 350-metre river rapids ride and 3 performance spaces along with many attractions tailored for younger guests. Additionally, the park will have 16 food and beverage outlets and 16 retail outlets.
Raed Kajoor Al Nuaimi, chief executive officer of Dubai Parks and Resorts, said, “We are delighted to announce that construction has commenced on the region’s first Six Flags branded theme park. This is the fourth theme park at our destination alongside motion gate Dubai, Bollywood Parks TM Dubai and LEGOLAND Dubai and it will help us strengthen the appeal of Dubai Parks and Resorts as a must visit destination in the region.
Six Flags is a very successful brand in other parts of the world and the introduction of this exciting theme park will further establish Dubai Parks and Resorts as the region’s largest leisure and entertainment destination.”