DXB Entertainments PJSC is proud to present the world’s first Bollywood theme park. The Dubai Parks and Resorts opened last November 17, two weeks after the opening of Legoland Dubai and Riverland Dubai. CEO Raed Kajoor Al Nuaimi expressed his utmost pride with his company’s latest enterprise which took three years to build.
The 57,935m2 Bollywood Parks Dubai is part of the multi-themed park, the 25 million ft2 Dubai Parks and Resorts. Inspired by Hindi movies, performers can be seen dancing to Bollywood tunes. Guests can enjoy a wide array of thirty live performances inspired from fabulous Hindi movies such as the epic historical drama, “Mughal-E-Azam”, action movie “Dabangg”, or the rock musical “Rock On!!”. The park is also proud of its 16 cinematic rides and 6 themed restaurants. Tickets for the said theme park costs US$78 for adults, and US$67 for both children and senior citizens. DXB Entertainments PJSC is optimistic that the park will be a blockbuster.
Vocabulary:
utmost – [adjective] highest in extent or degree
enterprise – [noun] a project involving many people which involves risks
array – [verb] an impressive display
optimistic – [adjective] expecting the best
blockbuster – [noun] successful
True or False:
- DXB Entertainments PJSC is proud to present the world’s first Hollywood Theme Park.
- Parks and Resorts opened last November 17.
- The size of Bollywood Parks Dubai is five hundred seventy thousand nine hundred thirty five cubic meters.
- “Dabangg” is a Hollywood movie.
- Ticket prices for children and senior citizens are the same.
Defend your argument:
- Do you think Bollywood movies are popular enough to create such theme park? Why or why not?
- Do you think the tickets are reasonably priced? Why or why not?
- Do you agree with the optimistic view of DXB Entertainments PJSC about their newest enterprise? Why or why not?
- Do you think you will enjoy the attractions offered by Dubai Parks and Resorts? Why or why not?
- Do you think theme parks are meant to be enjoyed by children and senior citizens only? Why or why not?
Express your opinion:
- Have you tried watching a Bollywood movie? If yes, was it good? If no, will you try watching one?
- What do you think are blockbuster movies made of? Why?
- If you will be given a chance to create your own theme park, what will be its attractions? What will guests look forward for? Why?