{
  "id": 13701921,
  "title": "Dubai Parks and Resorts reopens with new attractions and live shows",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/11/dubai-parks-and-resorts-reopens-with-new-attractions-and-live-shows",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-10-11T10:57:22.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The National Business",
    "slug": "the-national-business",
    "url": "https://www.thenationalnews.com/lifestyle/things-to-do/2026/10/11/dubai-parks-and-resorts-reopens-with-new-riverland-attractions-and-live-shows/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Dubai Parks and Resorts has resumed operations following an extended closure, introducing fresh attractions and live performances for visitors. On October 7, the destination welcomed guests back to its flagship attractions, including Motiongate Dubai, Real Madrid World, Legoland Dubai Resort, and The World of Riverland. Fernando Eiroa, CEO of Dubai Holding Entertainment, revealed that the company tailors its offerings to customer feedback, which informs decisions about new attractions, live entertainment, and dining options.\n\nAt Riverland, the destination’s entertainment hub, 14 new activities have been added, encompassing bowling, Lamborghini racing simulators, go-karting, archery, axe-throwing, and mini-golf. Motiongate Dubai will also debut new live shows complementing its Hollywood-themed attractions. Real Madrid World invites enthusiasts to hone their football skills, take penalties, play basketball, and compete against fellow guests. T-Rex Glamping, a dinosaur-themed camping experience, will also make a return, offering visitors themed tents and animatronic dinosaurs with lifelike features.\n\nEiroa emphasized the importance of making the stay itself a form of entertainment, extending beyond park visits. The company is also refreshing concerts, restaurants, and cultural offerings at Global Village ahead of its new season. Dubai's burgeoning reputation as an entertainment destination, bolstered by its existing strengths in hotels, restaurants, and hospitality, draws comparisons to Orlando and Los Angeles, fostering increased international travel to the UAE. Domestic visitors remain critical, though the balance between local and international tourists fluctuates across the group’s destinations. Dubai Holding Entertainment seeks to promote bundled experiences, inviting visitors to explore multiple attractions in a single trip.",
  "summary": "Dubai Parks and Resorts has reopened after more than six months of closure, with new attractions at Riverland, live shows at Motiongate Dubai and the return of dinosaur-themed glamping. The destination welcomed visitors back on October 7 to Motiongate Dubai , Real Madrid World, Legoland Dubai Resort and The World of Riverland. Fernando Eiroa, chief executive of operator Dubai Holding…",
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        "outlet": "The National UAE",
        "title": "Dubai Parks and Resorts reopens with new attractions and live shows",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/11/dubai-parks-and-resorts-reopens-with-new-attractions-and-live-shows-13702750",
        "published": "2026-10-11T10:57:22.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
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