The world’s first football theme park is set to open in Dubai next year.
It is real Madrid World – a themed adventure park with roller coasters, sports exhibitions, challenges and virtual reality.
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Enter the amusement park was imagined as a sensation not unlike that of walking the streets of Madrid.
The park buildings, located along what has been dubbed “Champions Avenue,” will resemble traditional buildings Spanish infrastructure.
A huge restaurant named “Hala Madrid“, after their anthem, will take place on the avenue, which can accommodate 15,000 people.
Next to the mega-restaurant there will also be a training ground and a Real Madrid store.
For adventure junkies, the theme park will offer “The Coaster”.
This beast is an impressive wooden roller coaster that will reach top speeds while going over all the European Cups won by the Spanish team throughout history.
Families Young children are just as welcome as older thrill-seekers, with an attraction called ‘The Wave’ designed almost exclusively for them.
No less exciting, the plans describe this attraction as: “Join the ranks of the most devoted fans as you scream your lungs out to cheer on your team on this family-friendly roller coaster.
“Emotions, chills and a roar the size of Santiago Bernabeu will accompany you on this exciting journey.”
For those more interested in the club’s history, they can head to ‘The Universe of Stars’ – a journey through the club’s winning culture.
Here, visitors benefit from state-of-the-art training technology and can take part in challenges for the football team.
Futuristic experiences created by virtual reality In the Plaza de la Cibeles model, it is also promised to make participants “feel like the players celebrating the Champions League in the legendary Madrid square.”
The park is being built about 19 miles from Palmon the site of the former Bollywood Park, preserving part of the existing infrastructure.
Although the exact date of the park’s official opening has not yet been confirmed, it is expected to open no later than 2025.
Real Madrid World opens its doors under Dubai Parks and Resorts – The United Arab Emirates the largest theme park and entertainment destination.
The company already owns parks such as Movement door Dubai, Legoland Dubai and Legoland Water Park.
Last year, Dubai Holding Entertainment CEO Fernando Eiroa revealed how excited they were to add Real Madrid World to their legacy.
Eiroa said: “We are delighted to add this ambitious project to Dubai’s thriving entertainment and leisure offering.
“Real Madrid is a megastar of world football and one of the most recognised sports teams in the world, with an unrivalled track record of success and millions of passionate fans in every corner of the planet.”
Real Madrid World Dubai may be the club’s first theme park, but it’s unlikely to be the last.
The president of Real Madrid, Florentino Perezhas long dreamed of creating a global network of theme parks dedicated to its club – which suggests this is just the beginning.
The president has already announced plans for parks in Miami And Beijing and hinted that the big plan is to open one in Madrid in the coming years.
The 76-year-old billionaire, who also owns a civil engineering company, recently revealed he has no plans to step down.
Although it is thought that Rafael Nadal could possibly take over presidential role after hanging up his racket.
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