The long wait is over as today, Riverland™ Dubai and LEGOLAND® Dubai opened at Dubai Parks and Resorts.
LEGOLAND
LEGOLAND features six themed lands, each unique in their experienceoffering with something for everyone. From Planes, Cars and Boats, Knights, Princesses and Dragons, through to Submarines, Temple ruins and of course a ton of Lego and Duplo to play with. There’s rides and adventure things to do too!
Riverland
Moving swiftly onwards, and to something more pleasing to our foodie palates, is Riverland™ Dubai which incidentally is open even if you don’t enter the Parks so could be a great foodie pitstop midway between Dubai and Abu Dhabi.
Located on the banks of the river, Riverland will cover four zones including a medieval French village, a Fiftys Themed American Boardwalk, India Gate showcasing 1930’s India through to a Peninsula based on 19th century architecture along with a meandering river perfect for concerts and festivals.
We haven’t visited yet but Riverland will comprise of fifty restaurants and outlets offering everything from burgers to burritos, seafood to smoothies and steak to stir-fry. The emphasis is on casual to fine dining and will be a mixture of existing brands plus some new ones. Stay tuned, as we will be sure to dine there and let you know what we think as soon as we can.
Opening Hours ~ Sunday to Wed 10:00am – 11pm and 10:00am to 12am Thursday to Saturday.
What’s next?
The next phase of openings happens on on 15th November :
- Bollywood Parks™ Dubai, a first-of-its-kind theme park that will showcase rides and attraction based on some of Bollywood’s biggest blockbusters
LEGOLAND Water Park – the region’s first water park catering to families with children aged 2-12
Lapita™ Hotel, a Polynesian themed family hotel part of the Marriott Autograph® Collection.
Opening 16th December
- MOTIONGATE™ Dubai – a unique theme park showcasing some of Hollywood’s most beloved characters from DreamWorks Animation, Sony Pictures Studios and Lionsgate
And there’s more for 2019
Expected to open in late 2019, Six Flags Dubai will be destination’s fourth theme park and the region’s first Six Flags theme park.
Details : www.dubaiparksandresorts.com
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