Class 4

LEGOLAND Dubai Resort
Location:	Dubailand, Dubai[1]
Address:	Parks & Resorts - Sheikh Zayed Rd - Abu Dhabi - United Arab Emirates
Website:	LEGOLAND.com/Dubai
Owner:	Merlin Entertainments/Tatweer[2]
Opened:	October 31, 2016
Area:	3,000,000 square feet [1]

LEGOLAND Dubai Resort is a LEGOLAND themed park that was scheduled to open in 2011. It was delayed and ultimately opened on October 31, 2016.^[3] It is a 3 million square-foot park containing more than 40 interactive rides, shows and attractions^[4] and is a part of DUBAILAND, a large and ambitious tourism, leisure and entertainment destination.^[1] The project was planned to cost around AED912m (US$248.28 million)^[2] and was going to be the first LEGOLAND Park to be built outside of North America and Europe,^[4] a title that instead went to LEGOLAND Malaysia.

It was delayed due to the economic situation in the region, however, Merlin has said it is committed to building a park in Dubai.^[2]

LEGO press release[]

Similar to the existing four parks, LEGOLAND Dubailand is going to offer families LEGO experiences with its mix of kid-powered rides, cool building challenges, spectacular LEGO models, interactive attractions, family-friendly coasters, and shows that pull the audience into the action – all in all more than 40 interactive rides, shows and attractions geared towards families with children ages two through tweleve.

Areas[]

• Adventure - There's so much to discover and explore in Adventure at LEGOLAND Dubai!
• Factory - Where your family fun day at LEGOLAND Dubai begins. Take a Factory Tour and see how LEGO bricks are made, you'll also receive your very own LEGO brick fresh from the casting line as a free souvenir of your visit to LEGOLAND Dubai. Keep an eye out for one of our LEGO Characters, they are always happy to pose for a photo with you and your family. Here you can also visit some of our exciting shopping destinations like The BIG Shop, the largest LEGO toy shop in the Middle East, Minifigure Market, Pick-A-Brick and more! You can also pick up essentials for the day such as sunglasses, sunscreen, rent a stroller or pick up a bite to eat at The Café or Ice Factory.
• Imagination - Let your imagination go wild in this awesome Land where you can build and race LEGO cars, explore LEGO MINDSTORMS robotics, get dizzy on the LEGO Technic Twister or catch the latest LEGO 4D Movie!
• Kingdoms - Step back in time at Kingdoms in LEGOLAND Dubai and enjoy a magical experience at Merlin's Challenge. Explore the castle and conquer The Dragon before exploring King's Market.
• LEGO City - A day at LEGOLAND Dubai is not complete without visiting LEGO City. Here kids truly are the hero! They can take the wheel at Driving School to earn their very own LEGOLAND Driving License or fly a plane and steer a boat. The whole family will love Rescue Academy where you race to save a “burning building”!
• Miniland - A visit to Miniland is an absolute must for every family, with 20 million LEGO bricks all in this indoor, air-conditioned interactive area. Miniland at LEGOLAND Dubai features Dubai's iconic skyline and key landmarks from around the Middle East. Guests also have the opportunity to create their own skyline at Build A City, a 10-meter play table with white LEGO bricks.

Lodging[]

• LEGOLAND Hotel

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