The Dubai theme park that everyone's talking about

Big rollercoasters

It wouldn’t be a theme park without a few big white-knuckle rides, and Motiongate™ is set to have some huge high-speed rollercoasters which fully immerse you in the movie settings.

There’s the Capitol Bullet Train which launches you backwards, forwards and upside down to recreate Katniss’ journey to the Capitol in The Hunger Games, the crazy circus-themed Madgascar Mad Pursuit, and the Green Hornet rollercoaster which has been aptly described as a ‘fast, fast, fast’ high speed chase. Those who love Disney’s Tower of Terror will also rate the gory Zombieland ride which includes a huge 58-metre freefall drop.

Movie magic

A hefty dose of movie magic brings some of Motiongate’s attractions to life in the form of 3D motion simulators and immersive reality rides. The Panem Aerial Tour immerses you in The Hunger Games world with a soaring tour of the Capitol and an epic battle scene. Underworld 4D is a multi-sensory experience that puts you right in the middle of a war between Vampires and Lycans, and Kung Fu Panda: Unstoppable Awesomeness is a 4D theatre experience full of special effects. And finally, if you ain’t afraid of no ghosts, you’ll love Ghostbusters: Battle for New York – a classic shooter ride where you show off your ghostbusting skills and rescue the city.

Family fun

If you don’t have a head for heights or speed – there are plenty of gentler family-friendly attractions. A river expedition based on the film Cloudy With A Chance Of Meatballs takes you into the heart of a lush jungle and food world. There’s also swinging boats and dragon gliders in the How To Train Your Dragon area and a spinning tea cup ride based on Kung Fu Panda. Little ones will love the huge Smurfs Village area which includes cute mushroom-topped houses, Smurf characters and five new attractions including a soft-play area, theatre show and interactive ride.

Restaurants

Motiongate™ will open no fewer than nine restaurants to match the movie-themed areas and offer all kinds of cuisine. You’ll find Mr Ping’s Noodle Shop near the Kung Fu Panda attractions, classic American dishes at Slimer’s Diner near the Ghostbusters ride, and the Very Smurfy Café nestled in amongst the Smurf houses. For lunch and laughs try out King Julian’s Side Show Café or, if you’re after a quick snack, you can grab some takeaway baked goods from the Supporting Rolls bakery – get it?

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