Dubai Parks and Resorts expansion
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Weird. Investors rushing to invest in three mediocre theme parks in the making:

Investing institutions have shown a big appetite for shares in the Dh2.5 billion initial public offering of Dubai Parks and Resorts, with bankers suggesting it was about 60 times oversubscribed at the close yesterday.

The share sale – which was fully subscribed within hours of opening this month – could generate even more investor demand, with the retail offering open until Sunday. One adviser, who did not want to be identified, said that the total final level of oversubscription could be more than 75 times.

That level of investor appetite would make Dubai Parks, being partially sold by the Dubai government-owned developer Meraas Holding, by far the most in-demand of the current batch of IPOs.

http://www.thenational.ae/business/markets/dubai-parks-ipo-already-oversubscribed-by-60-times

Ride list is confidential, so they aren't going to release them anytime soon. However, they have stated in the media that the rides of Sony will be based on Smurf, Zombie land, Green Hornet, Ghost Buster, Underworld. Dreamworks will be the obvious, Madagascar, Kung Fu Panda, Shrek, etc... .

Source: http://gulfbusiness.com/2014/11/video-behind-scenes-2-9bn-dubai-parks-resorts/#.VHaS6YefuCQ

What to expect in Motiongate:

Source: http://gulfbusiness.com/2014/11/pictures-dubais-mega-theme-park-project-starts-taking-shape/#.VHPPr764mCR

A map highlighting the various aspects of the Dreamworks segment within Motiongate, the Hollywood-styled theme park. With a capacity to host over 1,000 people, the completely indoor area will see the likes of the Smurfs, Shrek and Kungfu Panda.

La France holds a picture of Raj Mahal, the structure coming up behind him at the Bollywood theme park. Raj Mahal, an 800-seat theatre, will host live shows every evening and have a 150-member cast.

Anyone know the list of rides planned for Motiongate?

Dubai Parks and Resorts, a subsidiary of Meraas Holding, said it has secured Dh4.2 billion ($1.15 billion) funding to support its ambitious plan to create the Middle East’s first mega leisure and entertainment destination in Dubai, UAE.

The syndicated financing facilities have been structured by Goldman Sachs, said a statement from Dubai Parks and Resorts.

The company had recently launched its initial public offering (IPO) on the Dubai Financial Market with a total offer size of approximately Dh2.5 billion ($684 million).

The offering, which comprises 2,528,731,083 ordinary shares, represents 40 per cent of Dubai Parks and Resorts’ post-offer issued share capital. The shares are priced at Dh1 ($0.272) per share, plus Dh0.01 per share in offer costs.

Source:
http://www.tradearabia.com/news/CONS_269856.html

Well, here's more money sources:

Goldman Sachs is expected to sign a $1.15 billion project financing loan for Dubai Park and Resorts this week, which will finance the construction of a $2.9 billion amusement park complex in Dubai, banking sources said on Wednesday.

The loan has been underwritten by Goldman Sachs, which led and structured the deal, Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank, Commercial Bank International, Emirates National Bank of Dubai, and Noorbank, the sources said.

The project financing will fund construction of the parks, along with equity provided by Meraas investment group and the $689 million Initial Public Offering (IPO) of 40 percent of Dubai Parks and Resorts, which was announced on Tuesday.

The 10-12 year project financing will benefit from support from Meraas and will be sold in a wider syndication that is expected to start shortly, bankers said.

Work began on the project in February 2014 and completion is expected by the end of September 2016.

Source:
http://www.reuters.com/article/2014/11/12/loans-meeras-idUSL3N0T26NJ20141112?feedType=RSS&feedName=financialsSector

Without the IPO, they wouldn't have the funds to complete the three parks:

Dubai Meraas unit plans $689m IPO for theme park project

plans to launch a $689 million initial public offer of shares this month as it builds a $2.9 billion amusement park complex which is key to the emirate's drive to expand as an international tourist destination.

Dubai Parks and Resorts, part of the government-owned Meraas investment group, said on Tuesday it would sell 2.53 billion shares or 40 percent of its outstanding shares between November 17 and November 30, at a price of 1 AED each.

Source:
http://www.arabianbusiness.com/dubai-meraas-unit-plans-689m-ipo-for-theme-park-project-571306.html

Dubai Parks and Resorts sets target on completion in 2016

To make certain that construction milestones will be met, the developer has got Samsung's construction entity on board, while Hill International is handling project management services.

Dubai Parks CEO Raed al Nuaimi quotes:

"The design and choice of attractions was to position the destination to an international standard and audience and not as a regional amusement park. We are quite clear about that demarcation, and why we went for international IPs (intellectual property) through tie-ins with DreamWorks, Sony or a Legoland."

"In 2006-07, there was a lot of talk about bringing theme parks to Dubai and which never happened. From that perspective, we are clear about the need to set goals that are achievable by a set date, and that's going to be in 2016."

"The queuing lines for all of the attractions will be in air-conditioned areas. Also, the entire DreamWorks IP features will be fully indoors."

Source:
https://en-maktoob.news.yahoo.com/dubai-building-blocks-themed-destination-092201551--finance.html

Dubai Parks and Resorts, a Meraas Holding company, on Tuesday announced the appointment of Parques Reunidos as park operators for two theme parks planned for the emirate.

A deal to run motiongate Dubai and Bollywood Parks Dubai will marks Parques Reunidos' foray into the Middle East and was announced on the sidelines of the World Travel Market in London.

Parques Reunidos is an international Madrid-based entertainment operator that manages 54 theme and amusement parks, water parks, zoological and marine life parks around the world, primarily across Europe and the US.

Source:
http://www.arabianbusiness.com/operator-picked-run-two-dubai-theme-parks-570547.html

Can't help myself, I really don't like the logo. It looks so cheap. Dubailand was much better!