Guide Note: Dubailand is a massive entertainment complex that is being built in the city of Dubai, United Arab Emirates. As the pet project of Dubai leader Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, the 3 billion square foot site will eventually include theme parks, shopping centers, sporting arenas, eco-tourist attractions and hotels. The various projects that make up the complex will be divided into six themed zones, each which focus on a different aspect of Dubailand.

Fast Facts:

1. Started: October 23, 2003
2. Estimated completion date: 2020
3. Estimated cost: $20 billion
4. Estimated visitors: 40,000/day
5. Size: 3 billion sq. ft.
6. Part of Tatweer, which is a subsidiary of Dubai Holding

Dubailand Info

• Official Site: Dubailand
• Wikipedia: Dubailand
• TEN Guide: Dubailand
• GoWealthy.com: Dubailand
• How Stuff Works: How Dubailand Works
• Google Video: Dubailand

Dubailand News

• Khaleej Times Online: Dh500m Zoo for DubaiLand (March 24, 2008)
• Emirates Business 24|7: Dubailand on Track As the Regions Entertainment Hub (March 14, 2008)
• Gulfnews: Dubailand Keen to Tap Timeshare Business Model (March 13, 2008)
• GlobeSt: Six Flags To Open at Dubailand Theme Park (March 6, 2008)
• Luxist: DreamWorks Joins Dubailand (February 9, 2008)
• UAE Focus: Project Update: $64bn Dubailand Gets Big, Bigger, Biggest (February 25, 2008)
• Variety: Hit Entertainment to Build Dubai Theme Park (February 21, 2008)
• Topix.net: Dubailand
• Google News: Dubailand

Dubailand Images

• Flickr: Dubailand Photos

Dubailand Blogs and Commentaries

• Gadling: Welcome to Dubailand, Twice the Size of Disney World (February 12, 2008)
• Site Selection: Disney Does the Desert? $5B 'Dubailand' Rising in Middle East (November 17, 2003)
• SKIREBEL Magazine: Dubailand Indoor Snow Centre Plan No More (March 2, 2008)
• Enterprise Technology: Visiting Dubai-land (February 19, 2008)
• Google Blog Search: Dubailand