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Updated: 27Oct11
 
Six Flags - Dubailand - Six Flags
Country : UAE
Project Value : N/A
Sector : Real Estate | Leisure & Entertainment
Consultant : The Goddard Group (Design)
Profile Type :  Standalone Project
On Hold
Last Activity:
Design - Execution
Initial Completion: 2015
 
 
Owner : Six Flags
Shareholders : TatweerTatweerLoading... - UAE
Six Flags - United States
Location :
Dubailand, Dubai, UAE
Facility Type : Theme park
Capacity : Land area: 465,000 sq.m. area 
3 million visitors per year
Main Usage :  Leisure & Entertainment  
Background Dubai Properties GroupDubai Properties GroupLoading... and Six Flags plan to develop Six Flags Dubailand, a theme park in Dubailand.

The project will spread over an area of 465,000 sq.m. area and will include 30 themed adventure rides and attractions. I will also feature entertainment franchises such as the children's musical group Wiggles and professional skateboarder Tony Hawk.

The theme park expects 3 million visitors per year.

Goddard Group are the design consultants.
Latest Events In October 2011, the project was still on hold and no expected date to resume work.

In 2015, project was expected to be completed.
Previous Events In 2009, project was put on hold.

In May 2008, Tatweer announced that the conceptual master plan was completed.

In March 2008, Tatweer and Six Flags announced their strategic alliance to develop the project.
Scope of Work Construction of a 465,000 sq.m. area thrill-driven theme park including branded restaurants, hotels and retail outlets.
Project News
16-Jun-2009 No change in plans for Dubailand theme parks - Emirates 24|7
16-May-2008 UAE: Master plan for Six Flags - Emirates 24|7
15-May-2008 Six Flags DUBAILAND Concept Master Plan Developed - Press Release
04-Mar-2008 Tatweer and Six Flags Announce Strategic Alliance to Develop Thrill Theme Parks in Arab World and beyond - Press Release
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Project Schedule

ScheduleContract Phase/PhaseDescription
Mar 2008 PlanningTatweer and Six Flags announced their strategic alliance
May 2008 PlanningConceptual masterplan completed
2009 ConstructionProject put on hold
2015 CompletionProject was expected to be completed

Project News

16-Jun-2009 No change in plans for Dubailand theme parks - Emirates 24|7
16-May-2008 UAE: Master plan for Six Flags - Emirates 24|7
15-May-2008 Six Flags DUBAILAND Concept Master Plan Developed - Press Release
04-Mar-2008 Tatweer and Six Flags Announce Strategic Alliance to Develop Thrill Theme Parks in Arab World and beyond - Press Release
 
Six Flags
Owner 
New York 10036United States
Tel: +1 212-652-9360 | Fax: +1 972-595-5178 | Website: http://www.sixflags.com
 
The Goddard Group
Consultant - Design
4716 Vineland Avenue, California 91601, United States Tel: +1 310-601-2000 | Fax: +1 310-601-2001 | Website: http://www.garygoddard.com/
 
Dubai Properties Building, Al Soufouh Street, Dubai Internet City, P.O. Box 500272, Dubai, United Arab Emirates, Dubai
Tel: +971 4-435-2117,+971 4-391-1114,+971 4-360-2006 | Fax: +971 4-390-4640,+971 4-435-3003 | Email: info@dubaipropertiesgroup.ae | Website: http://www.dubaipropertiesgroup.ae
  • Name: Khaled Bitar
    Position: Project Manager
    Tel: +971 4-368-0031
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