Legoland and Bollywood theme parks take shape in Dubai – in pictures

Around 7,800 workers from 27 contracting firms are working on Dubai Parks and Resorts' theme parks. Satish Kumar / The National

Work is ongoing work at the LegoLand project site, which will have 30 rides and activities including a water park. Satish Kumar / The National

Individual segments are under various stages of completion, such as the engineering and rides works which are 40 per cent complete. Satish Kumar / The National

Around 7,800 workers from 27 contracting firms are working on Dubai Parks and Resorts' theme parks. Satish Kumar / The National

Work continues at the Lapita hotel project. Satish Kumar / The National

Construction of the 25 million square feet multi-themed parks is around 17 per cent complete. Satish Kumar / The National

The first phase of the project includes three theme parks that will feature 35 retail outlets and 20 food and beverage shops as well as 65 restaurants and retail outlets at the Riverland attraction. Satish Kumar / The National

Above, a model of the Legoland project. Satish Kumar / The National

Above, a scaled version of the Legoland theme park. Satish Kumar / The National

A model of the Lapita hotel on display in Dubai. Satish Kumar / The National

A model of the Motiongate attraction, which will have 27 rides and activities when its construction is finished. Satish Kumar / The National

Liz Claus

Construction of Dubai Parks and Resorts’ theme park complex in Jebel Ali is now around 17 per cent complete, as the 25 million square feet entertainment complex steadily takes shape in time for its opening in October next year.

Updated: May 23, 2015, 12:00 AM