Six Flags Dubailand

[Jp]

A new concept art of the Main Entrance has been put up..

http://i192.photobucket.com/albums/z263/jpp858/sfdl.jpg
http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?pid=4376585&id=237234629332

[DarienLake:D]

And i thought this was just a big rumor and not going to happen!

[David]

One side of my family lives in the Middle East, so next time I visit, my stop-over will be Dubai! (:

[Austin]

No idea when this will even have a ground breaking though

[nitrofan]

No idea when this will even have a ground breaking though

Give it another 10 years. :rolleyes:

[Austin]

Dubai is in massive debt. I mean they spent more than they had on stupid projects. The palm shaped islands, the earth islands, and they barely have enought o finish the new worlds tallest building. Ferrari is barely finishing their park.

[Jp]

From Six Flag Dubailand website.. (http://www.sixflags.com/national/footerNav/SixFlagsDubailand.aspx)

The first Six Flags project to be developed outside of North America, the theme park comes as part of Tatweer's tactical contribution to Dubai Strategic Plan 2015, which aims to develop the emirate into a leading global hub for tourism and leisure...

...Al Muntafiq added: "The new alliance with yet another global leisure and entertainment leader such as Six Flags consolidates Tatweer's commitment to becoming a leading global tourism, leisure and entertainment investor, and a key contributor to the tourism objectives of Dubai Strategic Plan 2015."


I think from this information that the park would be open past 2015, but the website still mentions about Mark Shapiro. So everything could of change.

[nitrofan]

Dubai is in massive debt. I mean they spent more than they had on stupid projects. The palm shaped islands, the earth islands, and they barely have enought o finish the new worlds tallest building. Ferrari is barely finishing their park.

Who paid for most of that stuff though? Are most of these projects privately financed or are they financed by the city? I'm not trying to start a debate or anything, I just don't know.

[SFNE Expert]

I don't think Six Flags is paying a penny. But I'm not entirely sure.

[nitrofan]

I don't think Six Flags is paying a penny. But I'm not entirely sure.

I don't think Six Flags is either, but I was asking if those other projects were privately or publicly financed.

[darienlake]

I think the Six Flags Name is be lease/"rented" from Six Flags!

[nitrofan]

I think the Six Flags Name is be lease/"rented" from Six Flags!

I know that is the situation with Six Flags, I was asking about all of these other projects.

[Austin]

Well from the sound of it, it sounds as if Tatweeter(sp?) is the one investing on the park. So it sounds like this is a similar situation as the international Disney Parks. The park is built by a private investment group which will lease the Six Flags name. OLC in Tokyo does this for Tokyo Disneyland and DisneySea.

[Austin]

New artwork: http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?pid=4577233&id=237234629332#!/photo.php?pid=4577233&id=237234629332&fbid=422937614332

Maybe the project isn't dead yet.

[Jp]

It look like a great park. I just found out that the real name of the park is Six Flags Dubailand's Kingdom of Thrills. With all those coasters in this park they could of save money to help out the American parks even more.

[DarienLake:D]

This looks like its gonna be a awesome park!

[Truth Seeker]

This park looks spectacular! I just hope they build it...

[Austin]

That wooden coaster's first drop reminds me of El Toro.

[palmer]

^That's been the rumor on GAO. It looks like El Toro, but we aren't sure El Toro is going to be cloned. I'm just thinking a big Plug N' Play. I also see a Hyper, a Dive Machine, an Abismo looking ride, and a Giant Frisbee. The park looks great, but this will take a while.

[DarienLake:D]

I think El Toro is being cloned.... it looks exactly like El Toro

[nitrofan]

^That's been the rumor on GAO. It looks like El Toro, but we aren't sure El Toro is going to be cloned. I'm just thinking a big Plug N' Play. I also see a Hyper, a Dive Machine, an Abismo looking ride, and a Giant Frisbee. The park looks great, but this will take a while.

From recent projects, it should take 2 years from ground-breaking. I will be very surprised if this opens before 2014, but this is progress, and that's a good sign.

[Austin]

Well I would say it is El Toro but there is extra track around the first drop that I havent seen on El Toro, but the rest of it looks familiar. Looks like a Goliath or Nitro clone also.

[nitrofan]

Well I would say it is El Toro but there is extra track around the first drop that I havent seen on El Toro, but the rest of it looks familiar. Looks like a Goliath or Nitro clone also.

Keep in mind that this is just concept art, not blueprints. It just has to look somewhat similar to most people.

As for the hyper coaster, unless this is just really bad comcept art, that is definately not a Nitro or Goliath clone. Nitro turns at the second hill and Goliath turns right after the second hill 90 degrees. It also has an extra brake run for Nitro and 2 extras for Goliath. No B&M Hyper has an ending like that one.

As for the woodie, it could go either way. I can't really tell.

[Jp]

I heard somewhere that they where getting clones of different rides like El Toro, Kingda Ka, and Tatsu.

[nitrofan]

I heard somewhere that they where getting clones of different rides like El Toro, Kingda Ka, and Tatsu.

I remember hearing that a while ago too. I think Shapiro said that. I don't remember hearing about a water park though, so maybe they opted out of some coasters in exchange for the water park.

[palmer]

I heard somewhere that they where getting clones of different rides like El Toro, Kingda Ka, and Tatsu.

That threw me off.

[DarienLake:D]

um I don't think they will get a KK clone...

[palmer]

Well, KK is considered a clone of TTD, just more compact with the extra hill to decrease speed into the exit. We'll see.

[Jp]

More photos posted!!

http://themeparkreview.com/forum/files/40220_424009499332_237234629332_4603298_6433648_n. jpg
Once guests had received their tickets in the WELCOME CENTER, they would then make their way onto the TREASURE PROMENADE- a chic boulevard filled with boutique shops and cafes. At the end of the promenade, guests would be beckoned by the incredible "KALEIDOSCOPE"- SIX FLAGS DUBAILAND's central icon, as well as by the towering structure of The DUBAI GIANT giga coaster
http://themeparkreview.com/forum/files/44613_424062589332_237234629332_4605068_580254_n.j pg
At the heart of SIX FLAGS DUBAILAND is the park's spectacular icon- the KALEIDOSCOPE. Designed by "Glow in the Park" Production Designer Raul Rodriguez, the Kaleidoscope is an icon unlike any other in the world. Centered around a giant ferris wheel, colossal fabric discs turn free-form in opposing directions to create an endless series of thrilling visuals that take on a different look in the day and night.
http://themeparkreview.com/forum/files/44508_424139839332_237234629332_4607147_6601737_n. jpg
Guests would make their grand arrival to SIX FLAGS DUBAILAND along the TREASURE PROMENADE- a luxurious shopping street set amidst lush landscaped alleyways and hidden garden courtyards.
http://themeparkreview.com/forum/files/45182_424322879332_237234629332_4611900_1256191_n. jpg
One of the most unique aspects of SIX FLAGS DUBAILAND is that the lands do not try to re-create specific times or places, but rather are designed to evoke certain emotions. From the park's central hub, guests would be able to choose from six spectacular gateways representing these breathtaking themed areas.

[Truth Seeker]

Seems similar to Disney...

[DarienLake:D]

Its six flags version of a Disney Park lol!

[nitrofan]

Its six flags version of a Disney Park lol!

Shapiro would be so proud.:cool1:

[palmer]

Six Flags attempting Disney.....why not?

[Jp]

More pictures:

http://themeparkreview.com/forum/files/41256_425387754332_237234629332_4636863_8025397_n. jpg
Now that we've reached the park's hub, we'll explore SIX FLAGS DUBAILAND one land at a time, beginning today with EXPLORE. In EXPLORE, guests can fly in a stunt plane on the "SCREAMIN' EAGLE", careen down a whitewater river on "ROARING RAPIDS", or take a scenic drive on the park's "ANTIQUE CARS."
http://themeparkreview.com/forum/files/45949_425428254332_237234629332_4637686_1353947_n. jpg
Here's a first look at one of SIX FLAGS DUBAILAND's signature thrill rides. Standing at over 200' feet tall, SCREAMIN' EAGLE is a thrilling coaster featuring multiple vertical drops and aerobatic maneuvers designed to simulate the flight of a daredevil stunt plane.

[palmer]

I'm loving the Dive Machine theme. Dive Machine inversions are all Immelman loops, which are based off the flight maneuver. It fits well and hopefully it lives up the the "multiple vertical drops" and "simulate the flight of a daredevil stunt plane".

[SFNE Expert]

All the pics were deleted.

I've heard a good rumor that SFMM is getting a dive machine in 2012. Maybe its Screamin' Eagle?

[Changsucks]

^If your rumor is based on some higher-ups in the industry hinting that SFMM will soon get a "beyond vertical drop coaster", that's Green Lantern.

[nitrofan]

How did I miss that new concept art for that long? That looks awesome!

[Jp]

All the pics were deleted.

I've heard a good rumor that SFMM is getting a dive machine in 2012. Maybe its Screamin' Eagle?

The Scremin' Eagle concept is a couple post above yours.

So the rumor is that they are taking rides from this planned park to the current parks??

[SFNE Expert]

No thats just a thought I had. But someone from TPR said that they had heard that SFMM is getting a dive machine, from someone in the industry who knows things like this. I know who they are talking about I believe.

[Truth Seeker]

I imagine since the park was not going to be owned by Six Flags that if the project is ditched the plans will just be shelved. It seems more probable that they will continue with the plans they already have.

[Thehawkman]

Dubailand was sapposed to have opened by late 2011 but never happend due to the economy. But in November talks started surfucing that Dubai Holding Inc. would talk the companies back into Dubailand. I was in contact with both companies. Six Flags had no comment basiclly trying to hide it. Dubai Holding Inc. said that they did talk to some companies but did not say which companies they talked to. They said"Dubailand is now back in the talks and we hope to have it up by 2013". While I was suspended I went to Coasterforce.com and they had a huge thread on it. And screamscape has an article on it http://www.screamscape.com/html/dubailand.htm. I hope it is up and running by November of 2013.:slaphappy:

[CSM0fficial]

Six Flags has had a page for Dubailand for quite a while. I hope this park isn't too epic cuz Dubai is pretty far to travel lol

[Jp]

Merged thread! Since there was already a thread about Six Flags Dubialand!

[CSM0fficial]

Thanks! :D

http://www.themeparkreview.com/forum/files/45949_425428254332_237234629332_4637686_1353947_n. jpg

This looks pretty cool....

[Thehawkman]

Well Six Flags is doing what they did with Parque Wanner Madrid(Movie Park Madrid). Six Flags,Wanner Bros. and other investers started planning in 1998 and did not open until 2002.

[Thehawkman]

Thanks! :D

http://www.themeparkreview.com/forum/files/45949_425428254332_237234629332_4637686_1353947_n. jpg

This looks pretty cool....

it is going to be a B&M wing coaster

[DiveMachine]

Nope thats a Dive Machine:biggthumpup:

[mrceagle]

Part of me dose not see SFI moving forward with old managements plans to build a SF park in Dubai. I think you will see the Universal project move forward.

[Thehawkman]

Universal backed out Six Flags is going forword with Dubailand

[CSM0fficial]

Yeah that's a vertical drop coaster not wing. Six Flags still has the page on their site so their somewhat in it.

[Jp]

I give it a 5% chance that Six Flags is still in it to build it! I see the park never being built!

[Thehawkman]

Well when I emailed Six Flags about it they seemed to acted sapishes about it Dubai Land holdings said they did talk a number of companies back into Dubailand I see a 90% chance of them doing it. But what about Parque Wanner Madrid. Planning started in 1998 and it came in 2002

[Jp]

Okay we will see than!

[CSM0fficial]

Plus on the Dubailand website they have Six Flags on the opening page.... not to mention sixflags.com has a Dubailand page. They could back out, but I give it more than 5% that they will go thru with it lol

[Thehawkman]

Why the hell is every one saying a 5% chance of Six Flags going through with Dubailand. If you email Dubai Holding Inc there going to own Six Flags Dubailand they will act like the presandaints secreat service

[Kyle]

Why do you trust emails? Why would they give an ordinary human who they don't even know info about what they would be doing? It's like emailing Cedar Fair the day before they sold CGA. They won't tell you they're going to sell it.

Anyways, I also give Dubailand a 5% chance of going through. I can't see SF opening a park halfway across the world of where all their parks are. Plus Dubai already has a big amusement park, I believe.

[CSM0fficial]

Even if they do pull through, it's an awesome concept.... but they still need to stay domestic! I believe they shouldn't go too far international, much less build this gigantic theme park!

[Thehawkman]

I bet they will go through with it just watch

[Jp]

^ If it was going through with it, alot of people will discussing about this!

[Thehawkman]

Six Flags is trying to keep a low profile on it like they did with Parque Wanner Madrid

[Jp]

I promise you... you are just wasting your time on this, it is never going to happen! Maybe 20 years for now or something but not anytime soon!

Six Flags has such more stuff to do than help build a park in a different country! They need to focus on their own parks in America, Mexico, and Canada, that need help!

[Thehawkman]

They have been focusing on there north American Parks watch in late 2012 or late 2013 for Six Flags Dubailand its coming

[Jp]

Its not going to happen! I give the 2012 Apocalypse that going to happen on 12/21/12 this year a greater chance to happen than this park ever happening!

[Thehawkman]

Apocalypse is not going to happen scientest have studied the earths tectonic plates around that time and nothing

[CSM0fficial]

^^^Your missing the point! The apocalypse is really unlikely to happen and he's saying Dubailand is even MORE unlikely!

[Jp]

Really... I gave up on this topic!

[Thehawkman]

Well it is going to happen

[CSM0fficial]

We will see with time. I'm done on this topic for now.

[Jp]

I know I said I was done on this topic! But I have PROOF that Six Flags drop this park!!

On the 2010 Annual Report from Six Flags posted this on page 18!

In March 2008, we entered into an agreement with Tatweer Dubai LLC, a member of Dubai
Holding (‘‘Tatweer’’), to create a Six Flags-branded theme park in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. We
agreed to provide design and development services for the creation of a Dubai theme park, which
Tatweer or its affiliate would operate and manage. We also granted Tatweer the exclusive right to use
our brand in certain countries for certain time periods including the United Arab Emirates. As
consideration for our services and the exclusivity rights granted in the agreement, we were entitled to
receive license and other fees over the design and development period plus an ongoing royalty fee once
the park opens. As a result of the recent financial difficulties and the particular effect that the world
financial crisis had on Dubai, Tatweer failed to make a payment due to us pursuant to our agreement
and since they have not remedied their contract breach, we have terminated our agreement.
http://phx.corporate-ir.net/External.File?item=UGFyZW50SUQ9ODcwMDN8Q2hpbGRJRD0 tMXxUeXBlPTM=&t=1


And these websites has been update in years!
http://www.dubailand.ae/home.html?CSRT=15347068825382978137 (since they mention the same stuff every year I been on the website!
http://www.sixflags.com/national/footerNav/SixFlagsDubailand.aspx (since the page still mentions Wiggles, Thomas, Tony, and Terminator!)

So those sites are old and the project is dead!

[Thehawkman]

They will find a new company to do this don't worriory

[mrceagle]

Yes they will look for new companies to build parks, but the are a will not become a tourist mecca until the region is seen i a better light.

I guess this topic is done!

[Thehawkman]

No I mean Six Flags will find anthor company to finnish Six Flags Dubailand

[nitrofan]

No I mean Six Flags will find anthor company to finnish Six Flags Dubailand

The whole "theme park city" concept is dead. Probably only 1 or 2 of the planned parks will ever get built, and Six Flags is not likely to be one of them.

[Thehawkman]

Ferrari world,Atlantis Hotel,Islamic Science center,Dubai Flea market and a Water Park has opened and soon Wanner Bros. Movie world Dubailand and Six Flags Dubailand will open.

[DiveMachine]

Dubai is going through hard times right now. This whole "Entertainment Capital of the World" thing is NEVER going to happen. SF Dubailand will never open. The fact that Tatweer didnt even pay SF is a testament to that. This isn't SF opening this park, so its not like they can just find someone else to build it, its Tatweer paying SF to use the name.

[Thehawkman]

Well United Arabed Emerites has lots of oil. How did Dubai pull off the worlds tallest building. And Why didn't Tatweer pay Six Flags?

[mrceagle]

Wrong they are running out of oil, that's why they are trying to rebrand and refocus their image and income stream.

[Thehawkman]

No its Iran and Somlian pirates that are ruining it and how did they pull off the worlds tallest tower and why didnt Tatweer pay Six Flags

[nitrofan]

Dubai has become somewhat of a disaster. The Burj Khalia's rental prices have plummeted and Dubai has a ton of debt from their careless projects. Much of the previous plans have been cancelled, and most of it will never happen. Six Flags Dubai is very unlikely to happen in the near future.

[Thehawkman]

We won't know until late 2012 or erealy 2013