Bollywood Parks Dubai gives sneak peek into major attractions

Dubai Parks and Resorts, a theme park set to open in October 2016, today unveiled details of all its major rides and attractions that will appeal to families and children alike.

Thomas Jellum, General Manager of Bollywood Parks Dubai, said: “We cannot wait to welcome people into Bollywood Parks Dubai this October! Each show and each ride has all been carefully developed to completely transport our guests into the world of Bollywood, whether they are chasing Don, flying with Krrish, being saved by Chulbul Pandey or playing cricket with Bhuvan and today we have highlighted our biggest attractions. Bollywood is cherished and adored not just by people in the region, but by a large global audience and we are positive that the park will be the hottest destination in Dubai this year.”

Guests will first be welcomed into the park at Bollywood Boulevard, the first of five zones, where they can listen to songs by the popular band, Magik at the Rock On!! restaurant that will be open late nights every day as well as Jumbo Café, an international bakery of foreign delicacies.

The zone will also be the site of the first grand stage of the park, Crossroads, which will feature contemporary fusion performances bringing the old and the new of Bollywood on one platform!

Paying a tribute to Bollywood’s hometown, the Mumbai Chowk zone will provide unique offerings such as a recreation of the famous Victoria Station, built like a classic Mumbai suburban railway train offering typical Mumbai fast food while showcasing performances on the roof of the train- the Mumbai Express stage that will bring to life colourful characters from the city such as the Mumbai tapori (hustler)!

Visitors will also enjoy the Don – The Chase ride, a 3D motion immersive tunnel, which will have visitors chasing their favourite criminal mastermind, hoping that they will be the first to catch him.

Moving away from the city and into the golden villages of India that have inspired countless Bollywood classics, guests step into the Rustic Ravine zone that will be home to the Lagaan carnival with several rides (wheels, carousels, and all) catered specifically for the young ones along with a motion simulator vehicle for older children and adults that will take them right into the heart of the film’s epic cricket match.

The rural themed zone will also feature a live action packed Dabangg Stunt Spectacular show that will showcase the beloved filmy police officer, Chulbul Pandey, engrossed in visually stunning action sequences.

In addition, this zone also houses a dark and dangerous interactive 3D ride The Hunt for Gabbar Singh, based on the first blockbuster of Hindi Cinema, Sholay, which, will challenge the brave to take on the infamously terrifying villain, Gabbar Singh with laser guns!

Staying true to every rustic village, the Rangmanch stage set around a banyan tree, will celebrate the vibrant traditional dance forms of India such as garba and bhangra while also featuring exquisite performances centered around rustic icons such as the village belle.

Visitors will be able to feast on traditional Indian foods at the Spicy Dhaba with tasty options such as rustic home style curries and the ever popular tandoori style cuisine.

At the heart of Bollywood Parks Dubai lies its crowning jewel, the magnificent Rajmahal Theatre, an 850-seater opulent theatre that will host a separately ticketed Broadway-styled Bollywood musical several times a week, the first of its kind in the region.

To complement the grand stage in the Royal Plaza zone, the Mughal-e-Azam restaurant will serve as the perfect venue for a pre-theatre dinner and will offer royal ‘shahi’ cuisine prepared by culinary artists. 

During the day, the zone’s Stars on Steps Stage will showcase a special performance paying tribute to Bollywood through the ages. With large LED screens that will serve as a backdrop for legendary scenes, this performance will be unmissable!

“Each attraction at Bollywood Parks™ Dubai has been carefully crafted along with valuable input from some of Bollywood’s biggest names. Bollywood Parks™ Dubai is an integral part of Dubai Parks and Resorts, providing guests with a flavor of Bollywood and Indian culture through immersive experiences, delicious food, stunning dances and extravagant entertainment. With so much on offer in our destination, we are confident Dubai Parks and Resorts will be creating unforgettable memories for everyone,” said Stanford Pinto, Chief Parks Operating Officer, Dubai Parks and Resorts.

Want to feel part of a big budget A-list film? Bollywood Parks™ Dubai‘s Bollywood Film Studios featuring Hall of Heroes zone will offer just that. Guests will be taken on the magical filmmaking journey of one Bollywood’s best travel flicks ever produced, Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara. Cinemagic featuring Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara, will have a live stage show that requires audience participation to complete the experience. To add to this excitement, two superhero rides will also be featured: RA.One Unleashed is a 4D theatre experience that will throw guests right into the heart of the battle between good and evil while Krrish – Hero’s Flight offers guests the region’s first panoramic flying attraction around some of India’s most famous landscapes with their favourite masked vigilante.

This star-studded zone also includes the Cinema Circle stage recognising the best children’s songs of Bollywood that will have the tiny boppers grooving to their favourite filmy anthems.

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