Dubai Parks and Resorts expansion
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A different view of the dragon arriving at LEGOLAND this week.

You’ll find the four metre-long scarlet reptile at the start of the Dragon rollercoaster, where it will be bobbing its animated head with glowing eyes while smoke billows out of its nose.

Source: http://www.dubaiweek.ae/news/9983/9983/

Dubai Parks and Resorts will adopt Urbanize technology
http://www.finnewsnetwork.com.au/archives/finance_news_network122395.html

The first Lego model for Legoland Dubai has arrived.

At almost four metres long, weighing more than half a tonne and made from more than 230,000 LEGO® bricks, this Red Dragon model will be one of the largest models in the Park. - See more at: http://www.dubaiparksandresorts.com/about-us/the-red-dragon-moves-into-its-new-home-at-legoland-dubai/#sthash.DfrFXn0n.5aUclhXj.dpuf

Source:
http://www.dubaiparksandresorts.com/about-us/the-red-dragon-moves-into-its-new-home-at-legoland-dubai/

So I visted DPR's website http://dprauditions.com and saw some details listed about some theatrical and show attractions in motiongate:

Step Up Dubai:
motiongate™ Dubai presents an all-new theatrical stage production based on the Step Up film series. In this spectacular new show, we will need Singers, Dancers, and Trampoline Wall Performers.

Backlot Beat:
Backlot Beat is motiongate™ Dubai’s signature pop music group. Singing and Dancing to today’s hits, Backlot Beat requires highly skilled male and female singer/dancers.

Ghostbusters:
Dr. Janosz Poha, Dr. Peter Venkman, Dr. Raymond Stanz, Dr. Egon Spengler and Winston Zeddemore entertain resort guests. This show requires strong actors who can dance and resemble the stated characters.

How To Train Your Dragon:
Bring Berk to Dubai with the help of Hiccup and Astrid as they introduce us to their beloved friend Toothless. This show requires two live actors (Hiccup and Astrid) and a costumed character (Toothless the Nightfury Dragon).

MADAGASCAR – King Julien’s Sideshow Stomp:
In the ultimate dining party King Julien (5’3”- 5’5”), Alex the Lion (6’- 6’2”), Gloria the Hippo (6’- 6’2”), and dancers entertain our restaurant audience while they dine. This show requires dancers who can bring the energy and fun of these infamous Madagascar characters to life!

MADAGASCAR – Operation Penguin Shake:
The Penguins of Madagascar come to Dubai in the ultimate covert mission adventure that is sure to entertain restaurant guests. Penguins beware as the nefarious Capitaine Chantel Dubois attempts to foil their plans. This show features all four Penguins and a live actor (Chantel Dubois). • Kowalski (5’2″- 5’4″) • Private (4’10”- 5’0″) • Skipper (5’0″- 5’2″) • Rico (5’0″- 5’2″)

Kung Fu Panda Academy:
In the ultimate demonstration of Kung Fu via this show, join Master Po (5’11”- 6’) and Master Shifu as they impart their knowledge and training of Kung Fu to park guests. This show requires a puppeteer (Master Shifu) and a costumed character (Po, 5’11”- 6’).

The Smurf Village Playhouse Spectacular:
Brainy Smurf entertains Smurf Village guests. This show requires an actor who can voice the role of Brainy Smurf.

Shrek’s Far Far Away:
Fairy Godmother (live actor) is back selling her potions and working her magic on park guests who drop by for a visit.
Shrek’s Swamp:

Join Shrek, Fiona and Puss in Boots as immerse you in the world of Shrek! Costume Characters (Mascot) include: a. Shrek (6’2” – 6’4”) ; b. Ogre Fiona (5’7” – 5’9”) c. Puss In Boots (5’0” – 5’2”).
motiongate™ Dubai Backlot Film Crew:

The motiongate™ Dubai Back Lot Film Crew will shoot various scenes around the park throughout the day. The short and comedic skits will offer a peak inside the movie making business. The crew requires strong male and female improv actors.

Other details on website.

Dubai Parks and Resorts leases close to two thirds of Riverland area to market leading dining and retail brands.

[DPR] exceeded its own letting targets for last year, with more than 50 per cent of the 220,000 sq ft of dining and retail space already taken. New tenants announced include UK family dining chain Giraffe, Taste of Italy, Tom’s Deli and Parle, while retail units have been taken by pharmacy chain Boots and souvenir shop Mr Camel Memories.

“As part of the country’s positioning as a family holiday destination, the government is keen to invest in developing and maintaining state-of-the-art infrastructure and expand the number of sightseeing places, especially tourist attractions.” said Ms Jarmalaite. “According to Euromonitor International, over the next five years, theme park sales are expected to more than double their size, up to Dh 2bn-3bn.”

Source: http://www.thenational.ae/business/travel-tourism/dubai-parks-and-resorts-leases-nearly-two-thirds-of-riverland-part-of-theme-park

NetBooster wins Dubai Parks and Resorts digital brief:
http://campaignme.com/2016/01/26/19387/netbooster-wins-dubai-parks-and-resorts-digital-brief/

Dubai Parks & Resorts has teamed up with Etisalat to plan the world's first smart theme park:
http://www.gulfbusiness.com/articles/country/united-arab-emirates/dubai-parks-and-etisalat-plan-world-s-first-smart-theme-park/

More landscaping news...

More than 376 plant species have been sourced locally, and from Spain, Italy, Thailand, India and China to enhance the three theme parks and adjoining properties: motiongate Dubai, Bollywood Parks Dubai, Legoland Dubai together with Legoland Water Park.

So far, over 350 Washingtonia palms have been planted, with over 3,650 being tended to in the nursery.

Dubai Parks and Resorts has imported 14 eight-metre-tall olive trees ranging between the ages of 200 and 300 years from Italy. Sourced from various plantations in Tuscany as well as the South of Italy, they will find their new home at motiongate Dubai.

Source:
http://www.khaleejtimes.com/business/local/landscaping-in-progress-at-dubai-theme-parks

So not the most exciting of news but it did make me wonder... Where are they putting all these plants? A 2M sqf Nursery is going to be some footprint even on a site that big.

The developer has acquired 15,860 trees, 6,100 palms and over 1.4-M shrubs and ground covers to landscape the project

Clearly its going to have a huge impact and make the current landscape look much more like it does in the lush green concept art.

The project will also have a nursery that stretches over 2.M sqf and will have the capacity to house over 15,000 trees and palms and more than 900,000 shrubs and ground covers. The nursery will include 4 greenhouses with a capacity of more than 100,000 pots each.

Source: http://www.livetradingnews.com/128700-128700.htm

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