• Motiongate is part of Dubai Parks and Resorts and a collaboration by DreamWorks Pictures, Sony Pictures Studios and Lionsgate Entertainment.
    Motiongate is part of Dubai Parks and Resorts and a collaboration by DreamWorks Pictures, Sony Pictures Studios and Lionsgate Entertainment.
  • A view of the under-construction Chinese Zone straight out of Kung Fu Panda.
    A view of the under-construction Chinese Zone straight out of Kung Fu Panda.
  • The Shrek zone is beginning to take shape.
    The Shrek zone is beginning to take shape.
  • At Motiongate, 14,000 workers are busy building the 27 rides and attractions inspired by 13 blockbuster films.
    At Motiongate, 14,000 workers are busy building the 27 rides and attractions inspired by 13 blockbuster films.
  • A view of the under-construction roller coaster at Motiongate.
    A view of the under-construction roller coaster at Motiongate.
  • About 1,200 members of staff will work across the more than 37 hectare park in everything from rides to ticketing and food and beverage.
    About 1,200 members of staff will work across the more than 37 hectare park in everything from rides to ticketing and food and beverage.
  • Guido Zucchi, general manager of Motiongate, says he is pleased with the progress. “We need to make sure everything runs and that it runs smoothly,” he says.
    Guido Zucchi, general manager of Motiongate, says he is pleased with the progress. “We need to make sure everything runs and that it runs smoothly,” he says.

Travel and Tourism

Final touches to Motiongate in Dubai ahead of October opening - in pictures

Julie Nicholson

June 12, 2016

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In spite of the searing summer heat, construction work at the region’s first theme park development is being carried out around the clock. Photos: Pawan Singh / The National

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