Dubai is planning to build a Real Madrid theme park that would recreate the aura of the legendary football club in an immersive athletic experience. Given that Real Madrid is the most successful football club in Europe, this has caught the attention of millions of football fans. Arabwinners.com reported on Dubai’s Real Madrid resort in January, describing the ambitious idea to further bolster the Middle East’s vibrant tourism sector with the football-themed amusement park. Dubai Holding Entertainment, the project’s developer, has already created an enticing design and is hard at work acquiring every nut and bolt to ensure the project’s success in the near future.
The Grand Plan
Dubai intends to open the futuristic resort in the fourth quarter of 2023, becoming the home of the world’s first Real Madrid theme park. When it opens, the recreational park will provide unique entertainment inspired by the legendary Spanish club’s success, passion, and enthusiasm. Most importantly, the resort will provide tourists with a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to actively participate in football challenges and other skill games. Everyone, regardless of age, can compare their talents and abilities to those of professional players. The park will also take tourists down memory lane, with a museum commemorating Real Madrid’s greatest events. Dubai Holding Entertainment intends to equip the museum with replicas of Real Madrid trophies and other mementos commemorating the club’s most proud moments. Everyone can buy club souvenirs at the resort’s outlets and dine on specific cuisines at the park’s restaurant.
The Agreement
The resort’s development plan dates back to 2022. Real Madrid Football Club announced in November that it had reached an agreement with Dubai Parks & Resorts to create the first theme park. “We are delighted that Real Madrid has chosen Dubai Parks and Resorts as its partner in our quest to bring the best international entertainment brands to the region,” said Fernando Eiroa, CEO of Dubai Holding Entertainment. Real Madrid is a global football megastar with an unrivaled track record of success and millions of ardent followers worldwide.”
The agreement was built on a shared goal of thriving through investing in the future of sports and all related entertainment forms. Dubai has made great strides in the sports and gaming industries in recent years, both of which have bright futures. Today, Dubai Parks and Resorts takes pride in owning and operating hotels, resorts, shopping malls, and theme parks inspired by the world’s most famous filmmakers. Dubai has pushed tirelessly to become a global sports and investment destination. It has struck several similar agreements in the recreational industry. On the other hand, Real Madrid is a sporting behemoth with a stellar football record.
The Charisma of Real Madrid
The announcement of a Real Madrid theme park excited millions of football fans worldwide; known as “Los Blancos,” the club has a massive global following thanks to its impressive history. Even in Spain’s competitive football scene, Real Madrid stands out. Established in 1902, the club boasts over a century of top-tier achievements.
Real Madrid is currently the most successful club in the Spanish League and one of the favorites for sports betting fans. It has won La Liga 35 times, 13 Champions League crowns, 19 King’s Cups, and two European League titles. It was voted the best football club of the twentieth century in 2000. According to the International Federation of Football History and Statistics, the club has remained vital and glorious for a long time, having earned the same top-tier category in 2000, 2002, 2014, and 2017. The club has made some of the most historic deals in football history, embracing football icons at expensive rates. Zinedine Zidane was signed for 77.5 million euros, Christiano Ronaldo for 94 million euros, Luis Figo for 62 million euros, and Gareth Bale for 100 million euros.
Recap
Real Madrid is still one of the world’s wealthiest and most powerful sports teams, having attained and maintained top-tier performance from its inception in the early twentieth century. Similarly, Dubai is currently one of the largest investors in sports and other forms of entertainment as part of its aim to expand its tourism sector as an alternative to its time-bound oil industry. The two heavyweights are an excellent partnership and will make the Real Madrid Resort a unique theme park. Visitors can enjoy otherworldly entertainment once it is completed before the year 2023 expires.
