While the property sector in the UAE is undergoing a historic slowdown, <b>Dubai World</b> - the parent company of <b>Nakheel</b> - is diversifying into game parks. People love dangerous animals even during a downturn, it seems. This time last year the company went on a tour of African states to find opportunities. It seems now the company <a href="http://www.thenational.ae/article/20090503/BUSINESS/705039970/1005">has invested in a game park in the Bubye Reserve Zimbabwe as well as others in South Africa</a>.<br/><br/>Here's what Sultan bin Sulayem, chairman of <b>Dubai World</b> had to say about Africa:<br/><br/> UAE companies have been increasing their investments in Africa, becoming what . At the same time, at least one UAE company has been running into resistance there. <b>Ruwaad</b> , a property developer owned by the <b>Dubai 9 Group</b> , has a project in South Africa that who don't want to leave their land to make way for a giant theme park.