Move over, Universal Studios. A new theme park based on Hollywood and Bollywood films is now here in Dubai. A shout out to ardent film-buffs who have admired movies and the superstars over the years...
Built within the walls of the massive Dubai Parks and Resorts, motiongateTM and Bollywood Parks DubaiTM are two massive arenas dedicated to English and Hindi films, that are a plot-mix of action, fun, drama, comedy and romance—just like an ideal mainstream flick. Here we tell you why you must explore the lengths and breadths of Dubai Parks and Resorts while you’re in this vertically progressing United Arab Emirates city.
As grand as a mainstream Bollywood film
Bollywood Parks DubaiTM houses 16 thrilling rides and attractions, showcases the first-ever Bollywood musical in the region, and attracts movie-buffs to its themed zones named after blockbuster films of Hindi Cinema, such as Lagaan, Dabangg, Rock on and Sholay . A walk in this enormous park will engulf you in the world of movies, exactly the way you would have imagined!
Where Aamir Khan and Salman Khan meet Gabbar Singh
All Sholay fans are in for a real treat as they will get to play the parts of Jai and Veeru, being recruited to help track down the notorious bandit Gabbar Singh in an interactive 3D shooter attraction. Those who’ve admired Salman for his style in Dabangg can now witness a true Dabangg spectacle where a local don and his goons take the audience hostage, in a live show. The ones who absolutely love Aamir Khan’s film Lagaan will be transported back to 1890s, where a game of cricket against the British will set them on a thrilling motion simulator ride, so they can relive the film in all its glory. All this combined forms the Rustic Ravine arena where some of the biggest films of these famed superstars will enthrall the visitors in their unique, interactive ways!
All Bollywood superheroes live here
Because of its 4D theatre attractions based on Shah Rukh’s Ra.One, the motion-based simulated flight experience with Krrish, behind-the-scene tales and a live stage show based on the blockbuster film Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara, the Bollywood Film Studios arena will give all Bollywood fanatics goosebumps!
Walk the streets of Mumbai in Dubai
Built to replicate a busy street of Mumbai, the Mumbai Chowk fills you up with a bouquet of experiences that are quite quintessential for the city. The exciting 3D ride straight out of a chase sequence from Shah Rukh Khan’s Don, the Mumbai Bazaar from where you can pick up official movie merchandise, and the Victoria Station Café inspired by the grand Victoria Station of South Mumbai (known as Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus now)—the Mumbai Chowk will immerse you in the world of Bollywood and what Mumbai, the city of dreams is all about.
Eateries based on Hindi movies
From the Rock-on themed restaurant to Shehenshah, the store where you can purchase exclusive Mughal-e-Azam merchandise, the park is as obsessed with Bollywood films as we all are!
The land of ghosts, zombies and meatballs
Sony Pictures Studios built inside the Hollywood theme park called motiongateTM is home to Hotel Transylvania: the thrilling ride where guests meet Dracula, Mavis and Frankenstein, the River Expedition based on Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs, the Green Hornet live show, and many other exciting attractions.
The magical village of smurfs!
Imagine criss-crossing through mushroom-capped homes of smurfs and taking the thrilling Smurfberry Factory ride, touring the movie studio arena, and boarding the Smurfs Village Express! Sounds smurftastic, doesn’t it? Immerse yourself in some entertaining smurfy magic and do not come back without exploring the charming Very Smurf Café.
Step into the world of Dreamworks
Shrek, Madagascar, How to Train Your Dragon and Kung Fu Panda—we’ve all dreamt to be a part of their world, to go beyond the screen and live amidst them. The Dreamworks arena of motiongateTM features 12 adventurous rides and attractions that include roller coasters, theatre shows and play areas based on these exciting Hollywood flicks to make you feel like one of them.
The life at Lionsgate
With its aerial tour, bullet train ride and a zealous live show, the world of Lionsgate promises to entertain adults and kids in equal measure. The section is also home to the Hunger Games-themed store where visitors can purchase memorabilia from the film (grab that Mocking Jay pin!)
Entrance fee for motiongateTM: 330 AED per adult, 250 AED per child/senior
Opening and closing time for motiongateTM: 10 am - 8 pm
Entrance fee for Bollywood Parks DubaiTM: 285 AED per adult, 245 AED per child/senior
Opening and closing time for Bollywood Parks DubaiTM: 10 am - 8 pm
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