Theme park
Hi everyone,
Sorry this subject may be discussed long time ago but search just failed so I decided to open a topic...
On the previous issue of Marhaba, I have seen there was a theme park supposed to be open by December 2008 near villagio. Since then I didint hear about it. The new issue does not tell anything about the park...
Anybody heard anything about it? I wish we could have a theme park and an aquapark in Qatar...
What do you think?
Theme park? isn't it the one at the back of Hyatt Plaza? last time there were kiddie playgrounds there. a lot of families went there with their kids.
Six Flags just filed for bankrupcy :-( Mmmmmm I think 2012 could be a little optomistic!!
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How old would you be, if you didnt know how old you were?
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Many projects publicly announced, even added into maps, many of them were supposed to be ready for the 2006 Asian Games, have never started or will ever exist.
It just the way it is in this country. All depends on the mood and flavor of the day of those who have the power! What they say today may be denied tomorrow and it never ever existed... except for the traces left in the cyber records - those ant be easily erased, so can't the printed info in the Marhaba.
Waiting for 3 more years or more?
I do not need that much big entertainment facility, couple of rides, a simple roller coaster would be nice just a bit better than Alaaddin. During I enjoy that, they can build the world's most greatest facility:):):)
I also beleive what Marhaba writes in their issues so I really wonder what was it all about the park near by Villagio?...
Qatar has unveiled plans for a $275 million theme park to be completed by the middle of 2012.
The country’s first five-star entertainment destination will be launched within the Qatar Entertainment City (QEC) with the support of the major theme park operator Six Flags Inc.
The theme park project will include dry rides and water rides, roller coasters, canals, high-end shopping malls, spas and food courts.
“Developed in an estimated area of 500,000 square feet, the park will emerge as a major tourist destination of the region,” said Yousef Ali Darwish, General Manager, QEC in comments published by Qatar daily The Peninsula reported on Friday.
Under the agreement, Six Flags and developer Oryx Holdings will collaborate on the detailed design, development, construction and management of branded locations within the theme park.
Assam Shaikh, vice chairman and managing director, Oryx Holdings told the paper: “The partnership will help further establish and push Qatar’s initiatives for family tourism, attracting investments as well as keeping in line with its growing economy.”
Qatar Entertainment City is the first project being implemented under the Entertainment City concept.
It is being developed by Abu Dhabi Investment House and will cover a total area of one million square metres of development and 180,000 square metres of international leisure, retail and entertainment facilities and restaurants on a waterfront location.
I am hearing this for last 5 yrs....dunno when it will really happen!