Saloni Bhatia – Abu Dhabi
Adding to the list of adventure offerings in Dubai is IMG Worlds of Adventure. The park consisting of four adventure zones opened in August this year. IMG is the largest indoor theme park in Dubai offering numerous options for a traveller to indulge in. The adventure zones are divided into Marvel, Cartoon Network, Lost Valley and IMG Boulevard, each offering a unique experience. There are theme rides as well as restaurants. Children can also get a chance to meet Marvel and Cartoon Network characters through the meet and greets. Speaking to Express TravelWorld, Marlou Tancio, sales, travel trade, IMG Worlds of Adventure, informed, “India is our top market as maximum number of travellers visiting the park are Indians. We have some unique offerings that are perfect for people coming with families looking for adventure. There are various options for visitors like movies, rides, live shows, dining and shopping.”
The park spans over 1.5 million sq equaling 29 football fields. It has 29 food and beverage outlets and 25 retail outlets. The IMG Boulevard consists of five restaurants offering cuisines from all around the world. The Samosa House, a casual Indian dining restaurant offers street food from across India. In addition, the park also has a 12 screen Novo Cinema multiplex that includes an IMAX screen and two VIP theaters.
Talking about reaching out to the India market, Tancio added, “We do regular roadshows with Lama Tours in India. It is a growing market and we surely look to increase the numbers. The park is well equipped to host private parties and corporate events as well.”
Recently, adding to the thrill of adventure, a haunted hotel was included at the park to offer one of a kind experience to guests. In case of families visiting the park, there is also an open glass aquarium ride.