Dubailand

В ходе строительства не все проекты Дубаяленда были реализованы по первоначальному плану. Некоторые из них оказались настолько популярными, что их отделили от территории и пропагандировали как отдельные сообщества, например Dubai Sports City, Dubai Motor City и Arabian Ranches. Та же тенденция отражена в таких жилых районах, как Мудон и Силикон Оазис.

As of 2015, around AED 202B was invested in the development of Dubailand. But even with such impressive funding, the execution of a number of projects, such as Pharaohs Theme Park or Six Water Parks had to be abandoned, as well as other developments, such as Legoland and DreamWorks Studio Theme Park which were moved to other areas.

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Infrastructure of Dubailand

Dubailand is situated close to the key highways of Dubai – Sheikh Mohamed Bin Zayed Road (E311), Emirates Road (E611) and Al Qudra Road (D63).

This location makes it easy to travel pretty much anywhere in Dubai or Abu Dhabi:

• Arabian Ranches, Palm Jumeirah – 20 minutes
• The Dubai Mall and the Burj Khalifa – 25 minutes
• Dubai International Airport – 30 minutes
• Mall of The Emirates, The Walk at JBR, La Mer Beach all 30 minutes
• Al Maktoum Airport – 35 minutes
• Abu Dhabi – 60 minutes

The most convenient travel option for Dubailand residents is to use personal transport. The area has access to Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Road, which makes getting to any part of the emirate easily reachable. There are lots of parking spaces in the vicinity of the residential area and most of the apartment buildings are equipped with special covered parking lots. Residents and visitors can also use the hotels’ covered verandas or street parking.

There are very few options to travel to Dubailand using public transport. No metro stations have been constructed in the vicinity of the district yet, but there is bus No. 30, which can be used to get to The Dubai Mall, Liwan Entrance, Dubai Sky Courts, Academic City and Nad Al Sheba Road. One can also take a taxi, which is one of the easiest and most popular ways of traveling around the city, with the most common taxi services in the area being Uber and Careem.

Despite the Dubailand development occupying a significant area and is aimed at families with children, there are not as many kindergartens as you might expect. Residents can take their children to nursery at Chubby Cheeks in Skycourts Tower C or to Kids Zone Nursery in The Villa Community, and residents of Waha and Layan can apply to Step by Step Nursery. More kindergarten options are presented in the nearby Dubai Silicon Oasis.

The choice of schools in Dubailand are much more extensive:

• The Aquila School – established in September 2018 accepts primary and secondary school students (up to 6th grade), and teaching is conducted in accordance with the British curriculum. The school is located near SkyCourts Towers.
• Fairgreen International School – this school is located in the community of Layan. Education is provided in accordance with the IB standards for primary and secondary school students (up to 8th grade).
• The GEMS School of Digital Futures is located in Al Waha. The school offers 13 years of education according to the British teaching programme.
• GEMS Heritage Indian School – located near IMG World of Adventure on Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Road. The national programme of India up to 9th grade is applied within this institution.

Students living in Dubailand can choose one of the higher educational institutions in Dubai International Academic City – Zayed University, Emirates Aviation University and Heriot Watt University are all located opposite the Skycourts Towers and the Windsor community.

As for healthcare, Skycourt Tower D is home to the Ace Medical Center. Larger clinics and medical centers are also located in the neighbouring area of Silicon Oasis.

Entertainment of Dubailand

Dubailand is a huge district in all respects. Most of the commercial and entertainment projects in this residential area have already been launched.

Local communities have several popular shopping centers at their disposal:

• Dragon Mart is located on Al Awir Road 26, about a 25 minutes’ drive away from the City of Arabia, FalconCity of Wonders. Dragon Mart and Dragon Mart 2 are the brainchild of the company Nakheel Malls. These are some of the largest Chinese shopping malls outside of China itself, with popular Chinese brands selling everything you could ever think of all under one roof. These two complexes comprise more than 5,000 retail stores, as well as restaurants, cafes, children’s entertainment centers and a cinema. Dragon Mart is a good choice for those shopping on a budget.
   
• Dubai Outlet Mall is located on Al Ain Road 66, which is approximately a 10 minute drive from Skycourts Towers and The Villa. The complex has 240 retail stores, children’s entertainment,Chuck E. Cheese, Come playing area, Dome playing area and a food court.

The Dubai Mall is located in Downtown Dubai. The shopping center is the largest in the world and occupies over 12,916,692 sq. ft, comprising around 1,000 retail stores over 4 floors. The Dubai Mall also has an indoor theme park called Sega Republic, a children’s educational and entertainment center KidZania, a cinema complex, an ice skating rink and an indoor aquarium.

In addition to shopping centers, the residential area has an extensive selection of cafes and restaurants with Oriental, Italian, Indian, Japanese, Chinese and European cuisine. But those who would like to visit bars or lounge areas will have to travel to neighbouring areas such as Dubai Silicon Oasis or Sports City. There are several dining options located within a 15-30 minute drive from Dubailand, including The Els Club Golf Course, Kickers Sports Bar and Big Easy Bar and Grill.

Unfortunately, Dubailand does not have its own beach so the closest coastal area for swimming is Palm Jumeirah Beach, about half an hour’s drive away.

This residential area is a popular tourist destination with a huge number of attractions. There are 25 independent entertainment projects on the territory of the district, including parks, indoor and outdoor sports areas and walking areas. The most impressive ones are:

• IMG World of Adventure is the world’s largest indoor amusement park located on Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Road. The theme park covers an area of ​​1.5M sq. ft and can accommodate around 200,000 visitors. It is divided into four themed zones with their own attractions. Two of the zones are dedicated to the Marvel and Cartoon Network universes, and the remaining two are the original IMG concepts – Lost Valley and Boulevard IMG. There is also a 12-screen cinema, themed retail stores and a food court in the park.
   
• Global Village combines a large trading platform of different food and product stalls, a gastronomic club and an entertainment center. The renownedattraction is located on Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Road in Dubailand, to the east of Arabian Ranches. There are about 30 shopping pavilions on the territory of Global Village, in which representatives of different countries sell their own products and souvenirs, and talk about the history and culture of their country. All the trade pavilions are full-fledged buildings that outwardly copy the world’s attractions like the medieval fortresses, Greek temples and Egyptian pyramids, etc. Themed master classes in sewing, modeling, cooking, dancing and drawing are held here annually. Within the complex area there are food fairs and shows held for both children and adults. Global Village operates mainly during the winter season with the attraction frequently open between October and April.

Al Habtoor Polo Resort and Club is a themed club for fans of polo and horse riding, and is located within the Al Habtoor community. The club comprises 520 stables, various equestrian facilities, a polo academy and a riding school.
Al Marmoom Heritage Village is a thematic entertainment center of oriental culture. Here one can visit over 100 shops and kiosks with goods and souvenirs, attend traditional dance shows and camel races.
Miracle Garden is the largest flower park in the emirate, located extremely close to Dubailand.
Dubai Autodrome is a licensed track that also features a karting track and a racing school.
Lovers of sports and outdoor activities also have something to be excited about in Dubailand, as there is a 278,871 ft long Dubai Cycling Track in Al Qudra that runs right next to the residential area. The trail stretches into the depths of the desert, so riders will have the opportunity to enjoy the unique scenery of the wilderness whilst exercising on their bike.

Another popular destination for sports fans is the Hamdam sports complex which is home to a first-class gym and health club. Visitors can play badminton, basketball, tennis, volleyball, water polo, swim in the pool or do karate all under one roof. The complex also has the UAE Sports Academy, where one can take lessons in tennis, swimming and zumba, as well as many more activities.

There are also quite a few spas and beauty salons in Dubailand. Some of the best spa’s in Dubai are located next to Al Waha and Layan – The Heaven Spa, Sea Salt Spa, Nstyle Beauty Lounge and Belle Femme Salon just to name a few.