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More money than Spidery-sense
20/04/2008 . Source: Jessica Martin 
The first Marvel super heroes theme park is coming to ever-sunny Dubai as part of their 3 billion squre feet Dubailand project. Hey, your oil money has to end up somewhere, right? Buy Spider-Man in the USA - or Buy Spider-Man in the UK  Tatweer have announced a deal with Marvel Entertainment, the creators of Spider-Man, The X-Men, Iron Man, the Fantastic Four and The Incredible Hulk etc etc, to develop the first super hero theme park at what is planned to become the world's largest entertainment destination.
To be built within the comedy named Dubailand, the Marvel Super Heroes theme park will welcome its first visitors in 2012, with lots of very expensive theme park rides. Hmm, a country as a theme park. JG Ballad got there first, the UAE is getting there as a quick second.
Saeed Al Muntafiq at Tatweer said, "We are delighted to welcome Marvel as our latest member in the distinctive Dubailand portfolio. We are confident this landmark partnership will add further value to the exciting world-class offerings of Dubailand."
David Maisel, EVP of Marvel Entertainment and chairman of Marvel Studios, added, "We are privileged to be a part of the DUBAILAND Destination, a unique entertainment experience that captures the world's best creative concepts. The launch of the Marvel Super Heroes theme park in Dubai will mark our entry into a region that promises tremendous growth potential for our brands. We are truly thankful to Al Ahli Group who was instrumental in starting the negotiations to bring the Marvel Super Heroes theme park concept to Dubai. The decision to move over to Tatweer's Dubailand is a strategic move aimed at positioning Marvel Super Heroes theme park in the world's most diverse leisure and entertainment destination."
The three billion sq feet Dubailand will also include the DreamWorks Animation Park, Six Flags, HIT Entertainment, Universal Studios Dubailand, Global Village, and several projects including Dubai Sports City, Motor City, Dubai Outlet Mall, Al Sahra Desert Resort, Al Barari, The Polo and Equestrian Club, City of Arabia, Legends, Dubai Wheel and Falcon City of Wonders.
Hmm, how about SFcrowsnest.com Sci-Fi Land. Yours for a couple of billion in loose petro-dollar change. Ideas, we've got a million of them.
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