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Did a quick search and couldn't find a topic on this so...

Dubai Parks and Resorts are planning/constructing two new parks due to open 2016 (?):

Bollywood Parks

Dubai Parks and Resorts said:
Bollywood comes to life for the first time in the Middle East at Bollywood Parks™. Experience the vibrant celebration of Mumbai’s famous film industry.
Live, learn and soak in the quaint charm of classic blockbusters. With live entertainment and stage performances transporting you into a realm of all things Bollywood, celebrate quintessential filmy flair at the retail outlets, themed F&B restaurants, and the flamboyant cinematic rides.
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http://www.dubaiparksandresorts.com/par ... rks-dubai/

Motiongate Dubai

Dubai Parks and Resorts said:
Movie lovers all over the globe, motiongate™ Dubai welcomes you to a cinematic journey into the fantasy world of films. Dive into an alternative universe of captivating stories and adventures with your favourite animated characters from Hollywood .

Enjoy unique, high-value entertainment with the latest-in-technology attractions and new-generation rides that recreate the thrill only motion pictures can deliver.

Best-in-branded entertainment from three of the largest and most successful motion picture studios in Hollywood – DreamWorks Animation, Sony Pictures Studios and Lionsgate – complete your visit to a world of innovation and creative storytelling.
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http://www.dubaiparksandresorts.com/par ... ate-dubai/

There will be an area of Motiongate themed around The Hunger Games, and according to ScreamScape there will be a launched coaster. ScreamScape has a really good page on it, with a timeline and links to construction pictures etc.
http://www.screamscape.com/html/dubai_p ... esorts.htm

Short video showing some construction:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PQrM2omRW1E

Sorry for the crappy news topic (and if there already is one), I'm still kinda confused by it so hopefully someone here is more knowledgeable...
 
Motiongate now has what appears to be a Gerstlauer bobsled on site. Possibly a spinner but looks more bobsledy to me

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I believe there is also a Mack suspended similar to Arthur at Europa Park in the DreamWorks building too

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I wouldn't consider 5 coasters in a starting line up tiny. It looks like it has a safari of some kind too, like Great Adventure's.
 
This broke ground recently and 4 of the 5 lands are named after existing Six Flags parks: Thrillseeker Plaza, Magic Mountain, Fiesta Texas, Great Escape, Great Adventure, and Great America - Kinda shocked they remembered the existence of Great Escape. It's line up includes 3 world record breaking rides, 6 roller coasters, 4 aerial attractions and a 1150ft long rapids ride. It is scheduled to open 2019.
 
Considering they've gone for Pulsar, a 4D and the blue coaster thats using up as little land as possible, a Goliath clone is the perfect choice for a the park that's making space-conscious descions.
 
GuyWithAStick said:
First, this actually is happening? Second, that's tiny as crap.
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It looks compact, that's for sure. I was surprised too. Then I realized it might be a good idea to minimize walking distance between attractions in a climate such as Dubai's. Between the blistering summer heat and the occasional dust storms, large outdoor areas might not be the most attractive feature a park can have.

Also, in the concept art, they're leaving room to expand. After all, you can't always start big; keeping the park to a small area might be wise in its initial phase.
 
A park layout and some 3D concept art.
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From the concept art there is:
  • Goliath at SFGAm clone
  • S&S FreeSpin (most likely)
  • Gerstlauer Spinner (pandemonium clone likely)
  • Mack PowerSplash
There is also a light blue coaster which dances around the entrance plaza and contains a loop. I'm guessing it is supposed to be either Premier or Inatmin.
 
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So far I am planning for Jan/Feb 2019 and at first thought Sun-Fri would be enough - think I have to guess again...
But so many credits in such a little area are hard to find somewhere else in the world...
 
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