When we say the tallest building, the deepest swimming pool, the world’s longest zipline, the world’s longest urban zipline, and the biggest mall, the first city that comes to mind is undoubtedly Dubai. This city seems to have fallen in love with superlatives that never fail to wow its millions of visitors and tourists. It now has something new to offer. Dubai, this time, offers adrenaline lovers something that is sure to bring them to the place time and over again. IMG Worlds of Adventure is waiting for all those who would like to have an experience outside of this world. In our article today, we are going to take you on a virtual tour around this magical theme park and provide you with information that will help you learn more about the place before you actually go there. Buckle up and let us have a thrill ride.
And the UAE has got some of the most thrilling rides in the world like Ski Dubai, Jais sledder, Dubai Autodrome etc.
Let’s Get to Know IMG Worlds of Adventure
For those who have not heard about this place before, here is a quick introduction that will heighten your excitement and surely encourage you to pay a visit there.
IMG Worlds of Adventure is an indoor leisure park in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. It is Dubai’s first mega-themed entertainment destination. This park is divided into five “epic zones”. Two of the five zones accurately represent the international brands, Cartoon Network and Marvel. IMG Boulevard and the Lost Valley – Dinosaur Adventure zones are authentic ideas created by the IMG Group. Novo Cinema is the fifth part of IMG Worlds of Adventure. A settlement was signed between Novo Cinema and IMG World of Adventure in May 2015. The Park has no connection to the multinational corporation or company called IMG. But the “IMG” stands for the initials of the founding family of the park, Ilyas & Mustafa Galadari Group.
IMG Worlds of Adventure is the second greatest temperature-managed indoor-themed leisure vacation spot in the world. It has an area of more than 1.5 million square feet. With the potential to welcome more than 20,000 customers a day, the vacation spot has roller coasters, thrill rides, and different points of interest based on famous Cartoon Network characters, iconic Marvel Super Heroes and animatronic dinosaurs. Other interesting facilities range between themed retail shops and eating venues, as well as a 12-screen Novo cinema complex.
IMG Worlds of Adventure, Dubai features Marvel superheroes and WB World Abu Dhabi has got DC superheroes located on Yas Island along with Yas Waterworld, Ferrari World, and Clymb.
IMG Worlds of Adventure is located inside the City of Arabia, alongside Sheikh Mohammad Bin Zayed Road. This is not the only theme park in Dubai. Make sure to check out Dubai Parks and Resorts also for an amazing experience.
History of the Place
Definitely, some of the readers have got curious to know more about the parties that helped bring this magical world into existence. In fact, this park, which was constructed by the Ilyas & Mustafa Galadari Group, was part of the City of Arabia development project. This project itself is a part of Dubailand, which was stalled due to the 2008 property crash. In April 2014, the park got a Dh1.2 billion loan from the Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank. And now the park is valued at over Dh3.6 Billion. On August 31sth, IMG Worlds opened its doors to guests to become one of the most sought-after places in Dubai. It is no wonder that many people choose to go there to spend the best times of their life. Because this park includes 17 themed rides, some of them bespoke rides and are only to be found at IMG Worlds.
IMG Worlds of Adventure has in its plans to come up with more such projects to entice and attract domestic and international tourists to the country.
The Four Main Zones of the Park
IMG Boulevard
Once you get your ticket, you will enter IMG Boulevard, which contains one ride, five interesting restaurants, and five awesome gift shops. It has something to offer for everyone regardless of their age.
There, you will find the Haunted Hotel which promises you hours of enjoyment with its transforming scare scenery full of jump scares and perilous wrong turns. Once done there, you can have a nice dinner at the versatile Boulevard Gourmet, the Indian-themed Samosa House, or the smart casual Flavors of Arabia. Though fascinating, these are not the only places there. A 12-screen IMAX cinema is added, so you can take a break from riding and shopping to watch an action-packed flick.
Lost Valley
Numerous rides with a dinosaur theme are available in this area. The Predator, an extreme roller coaster with thrilling twists, turns, and loops, is the major draw of Lost Valley: Dinosaur Adventure. In the immersive tour Forbidden Territory, visitors get up close and personal with the Earth’s early kings and queens 65 million years ago.
Let your kids enjoy Adventure Fortress, a sizable playground with a dinosaur theme. On the one and only Dino Carousel, they can also get the opportunity to ride a dinosaur. You may indulge in spicy Indian food at Spice Valley in between all the action.
Marvel
Take advantage of rides and attractions that feature well-known Marvel superheroes. Visit Doctor Octopus at Spider-Man Doc Ock’s Revenge while taking a tour of New York. For an exhilarating ride, board Thor Thunder Spin. The Hulk Epsilon Base 3D offers a rich 3D experience as well.
In the Marvel area, there are lots of places to dine and shop. Enjoy great Italian cuisine at Mama Scano’s of Yancy Street, and Pan-Asian cuisine at Chang’s Golden Dragon. Or schedule a business dinner at Tony’s Skydeck to savour the best steak ever. At stores like the Daily Bugle Company Store and the Avengers Exchange, stock up on Marvel collectables. Overall, a fantastic project for any comic book enthusiast.
Cartoon Network
At IMG Worlds of Adventure, numerous attractions, restaurants, and shops are there which are featured in the well-known children’s network. Ben 10 5D Hero Time, a “5D” experience where Ben and Rook can train you and Khyber the Huntsman makes an unexpected visit. It is one of the rides you are sure to check out. At The Powerpuff Girls Mojo Jojo’s Robot Rampage, climb on the ride that looks like a Powerpuff Girl and fly above a menacing gigantic robot. Explore diverse Adventure Time locations and characters as you soar around the Cartoon Network Zone. Lazytown, which is based on the popular live-action program, is another option to visit.
Richard’s Around The World Cafe, one of the eateries in the Cartoon Network zone, serves a selection of delectable international cuisine.
Timing And Ticket Prices
- Monday to Thursday: 12.00 PM – 10.00 PM
- Friday to Sunday: 12.00 PM – 11.00 PM
Attraction queues will close 30 minutes before park closing time. The Haunted Hotel operation begins from 2 pm to 8 pm on weekdays and from 3 pm to 9 pm on weekends.
- General Park Admission: AED 345
- IMG Kids Zone One hour: AED 50
- IMG Kids Zone Full Day: AED 100
- Annual Membership Pass: AED 725
- VIP Package: AED 7350
Got tired already? Relax we have reached the end of our tour. Have you enjoyed it? How excited you are now to go there in person and get to know all those zones up close? If you have visited the area before, tell us about your experience in the comment section down below. We cannot wait to hear from you.
