“Real Madrid is universal,” is one of the famous quotes of Florentino Pérez. A clear example of this vision is the Real Madrid Dubai theme park, the first and only in the world dedicated to a football club. It offers 40 attractions and immersive experiences, including the Walk of Fame, a space with life-size figures of Real Madrid legends and displays of the club’s football and basketball trophies.
World Real Madrid – opened in November 2024 – is located in Dubai Parks and Resortsabout 30 minutes from the city center, where the Burj Khalifa – the tallest building in the world at 828 meters – is located. Upon arriving at the theme park, you will find the Avenue of Championswith restaurants and one of the most exciting experiences in the park: Meet the Stars.
On your first walk, you can see all the Ballon d’Or’s won by Real Madrid players, and in the center, the Super Ballon d’Or that Alfredo Di Stéfano received in 1989. Next to it, the first wax figure in the space is dedicated to Di Stéfano himself, recreating his iconic goal celebration in the 1958 European Cup semi-final against Hungarian club Vasas. Further inside are Jude Bellingham and Vinicius Junior, representing the first team. Kylian Mbappé is the big news, with a silhouette at the back of the room. Other stars from the past who share space are Ronaldo Nazario, David Beckham, Zinedine Zidane and Luka Modric.
At the exit of Meet the Stars, there are three unmissable places to take a photo: a giant replica of the club crest with the name of the park, the FIFA trophy awarded to Real Madrid as the best club of the 20th century and a fairly large replica of the Champions League trophy. In the background is one of the most spectacular areas of the theme park: Plaza de Cibeles, the heart of the action for Real Madrid fans from all over the world. This is a replica of the Cibeles Fountain in Madrid.
Another highlight is the Bernabéu Experience, an impressive exhibition which features, among other trophies, the 15 European Football Cups and the 11 Real Madrid European Cups. There is also a replica of the Santiago Bernabéu Stadium in one of the club’s official stores. Among the most striking attractions are the Hala Madrid roller coaster (the first wooden roller coaster in the region)La Fábrica training camp (a training ground for practicing shots and training like the stars) and La Ola (a family-friendly roller coaster that simulates the thrill of a crowded stadium). There is also the Factory of Dreams (a virtual simulator full of surprises where the magic of the club comes to life).
The park offers a wide range of dining options, including an official Real Madrid restaurant decorated with signed jerseys, images of legendary finals and elements that recreate the interior of the Bernabéu stadium. There are even stands selling chocolate churros; nothing is more typically Madrid than a few good churros to complete the experience.
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