IMG Worlds of Adventure

IMG Worlds of Adventure is an indoor amusement park in the United Arab Emirates in Dubai. It is Dubai's first mega themed entertainment destination. The park is divided into five "epic zones". Two of the five zones represent global brands Cartoon Network and Marvel, while IMG Boulevard and the Lost Valley – Dinosaur Adventure zones are original concepts created by the IMG Group. Novo Cinema is the fifth section of IMG Worlds of Adventure and agreement was signed between Novo Cinema and IMG World of Adventure in May 2015. The park has no connection to the multinational talent management agency IMG, and "IMG" stands for initials of the founding family.

IMG Worlds of Adventure is the second largest temperature controlled indoor themed entertainment destination in the world, covering an area in excess of 1.5 million square feet. With the capacity to welcome more than 20,000 guests a day, the destination features roller coasters, thrill rides, and other attractions based on popular Cartoon Network characters, iconic Marvel Super Heroes and animatronic dinosaurs. Other facilities include a variety of themed retail stores and dining venues, and a 12-screen Novo cinema complex.

IMG Worlds of Adventure is situated within City of Arabia, along Sheikh Mohammad Bin Zayed Road.

History

The park was built by the Ilyas & Mustafa Galadari (IMG) Group and is the world's largest indoor theme park. The park was part of the City of Arabia development project, a part of Dubailand, which was stalled due to the 2008 property crash. In April 2014, the park got a Dh1.2 billion loan from the Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank. The park itself is valued over Dh3.6 Billion. The park has the capacity to hold up to 20,000 daily and has at many occasions received optimum park capacity level footfall. IMG Worlds have opened its gate to guest on 31st August 2016 and now is one of the most sought after places to visit in Dubai.

The park includes 17 themed rides, some of them which are Bespoke rides and only to be found at IMG Worlds.

IMG Worlds of Adventure has in it plans to come up with more such projects to entice and attract the domestic and international tourists to the country.

Themed areas

The theme park contains five themed areas, called "Epic Zones". The park also contains a 12-screen cinema. Falcon's Creative Group was the design company primarily involved in planning and designing the park.

Cartoon Network

Cartoon Network is one of the zones and based on cartoon characters from Cartoon Network. It contains the world's first 5D Ben 10 cinema and the largest Ben 10 store in the world.

Attractions

* The Powerpuff Girls - Mojo Jojo's Robot Rampage
* Ben 10: 5D Hero Time
* Adventure Time - The Ride of OOO with Finn & Jake
* The Amazing Ride of Gumball
* LazyTown

Live shows

* CN Live Stage Show

Restaurants and shops

* CN Feast
* Mr. Smoothy
* Richard's Around the World Café
* Finn & Jake's Everything Burrito
* Cartoon Network Classics
* Cartoon Network Store
* The Amazing World of Gumball: The Store
* Lazy Store
* Ben 10 Universe

Marvel

Marvel is another of the themed zones based on characters from Marvel (The Walt Disney Company). It was announced that this zone would feature the 3D media-based attraction, "Avengers: Battle of Ultron." The announcement made in early June, 2015, was made one month after the release of Marvel Studios' anticipated film '' Avengers: Age of Ultron'' in early May, 2015.

Attractions

* Avengers: Battle of Ultron
* Hulk: Epsilon Base 3D
* Spider-Man: Doc Ock's Revenge
* Thor: Thunder Spin
* Avengers: Flight of the Quinjets

Restaurants and shops

* Tony's Skydeck
* Chang's Golden Dragon
* Mama Scano's Of Yancy Street
* Marvel Universe
* Empire News and Comics
* Avengers Exchange
* Epsilon Command
* Daily Bugle Company Store
* Marvel Vault

Lost Valley-Dinosaur Adventure

Lost Valley-Dinosaur Adventure is an original intellectual property created for IMG Worlds of Adventure. This zone includes animatronic dinosaurs and roller coasters.

Attractions

* The Velociraptor
* Forbidden Territory
* Predator
* Dino Carousel
* Adventure Fortress

Restaurants and shops

* Spice Valley
* Carnivore Hut
* 360 Express
* The Explorer's Supply
* Raptor Outpost
* LV Retail Cart

IMG Boulevard

IMG Boulevard is the fourth zone and welcomes and sets up guests for the other three zones.

Attractions

* The Haunted Hotel

Restaurants and shops

* Popcorn Factory
* Boulevard Gourmet
* Samosa House
* Flavors of Arabia
* The Coffeehouse
* Haunted Hotel Store
* World of Candy
* IMG Emporium

Novo Cinema

On 10 May 2015, Novo Cinema signed an agreement with IMG World of Adventure for opening 12 multiplex screen cinemas in IMG World of Adventure. The lavish Novo 7-star comfort is complete with retail and dining offers. IMG Novo opened its gate to public in February 2019.

See also

*Dubailand
*Ferrari World
* List of Amusement Parks in the United Arab Emirates

References

External links

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Construction updatesImg World of Legends Theme UpdateCasting for performers at Dubai’s IMG Worlds of AdventureNovo Cinema in IMG World of Legends Theme Park Update

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