Tatweer, a member of Dubai Holding, on Saturday announced a landmark deal with US-based Marvel Entertainment to develop the world’s first Super Heroes theme park at the world’s largest leisure, tourism and entertainment destination.

Marvel Entertainment is creator of globally-renowned Super Heroes action characters such as Spider-Man, The X-Men, Iron Man, the Fantastic Four and The Incredible Hulk.

To be located within Dubailand, the Marvel Super Heroes theme park will be one of its key anchor projects.

The design and conceptual master plan of this 4.5 million sq ft development has recently been finalized.

The park, expected to welcome visitors in 2012, will provide families an ultimate destination with new and exciting rides that will enable them to re-live their childhood memories and interact with their much-loved Super Hero characters.

Initiated by Tatweer, the Marvel Super Heroes theme park will further enhance and diversify the region’s entertainment offerings, and spotlight Dubai’s status as one of the world’s most attractive tourism destinations. 

Saeed Al Muntafiq, executive chairman, 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, executive vice president of Marvel Entertainment and Chairman, Marvel Studios, said the launch of the Marvel Super Heroes theme park in Dubai would mark its entry into a region that promises tremendous growth potential for Marvel brands.

Originally announced last year as a partnership between the Al Ahli group and Marvel Entertainment, Tatweer has now stepped in to oversee and take the development forward, and strategically manage its theme park portfolio.

Maisel thanked Al Ahli Group which 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 strategic and is aimed at positioning Marvel Super Heroes theme park in the world’s most diverse leisure and entertainment destination,” he said. 

The three billion sq feet Dubailand, a member of Tatweer, comprises projects including DreamWorks Animation Park, Six Flags, HIT Entertainment, Universal Studios Dubailand, Global Village.

Other projects include 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.-TradeArabia News Service