Dh850m Theme Park to Put RAK on Tourism Map



By Nasouh Nazzal | Staff Reporter
Gulf News
Apri 22, 2007

Ras Al Khaimah: Ras Al Khaimah will soon have a Dh850 million theme park with a host of attractions, including the largest man-made waterfall in the world.

The model of the 120-acre WOW RAK, a multipart entertainment venue and theme park currently under construction at the Khor Qurm region, was unveiled at a function yesterday at Manar Mall.

The theme park is being promoted by Polo RAK Amusements - a joint venture company between Polo Amusement Park from India, RAK Investment Authority and RAK Properties.

WOW RAK will include two adjacent theme parks - Ice Land Water Park and Planet Earth Theme Park - with a capacity to cater to 15,000 visitors per day, apart from a 12,000 square metre shopping mall and entertainment plaza and a resort. The water park will be ready for the public by May 2008 and the entire theme park will be completed in two years.

Dr Khater Massaad, Adviser to RAK Crown Prince and CEO of RAK Investment Authority, said the project was part of RAK Government's strategy to transform the emirate into a premier tourism destination in the region.

"We are in the process of enhancing the hotel infrastructure available in the emirate and are also making efforts to provide world- class entertainment options by undertaking projects like this mega theme park," he added.

Balwant Singh, managing director and CEO of the Polo RAK JV said: "WOW RAK theme park, which is being built over an area of 120 acres, will be an epicentre for entertainment, leisure and recreation by making available many unique attractions for the first time in the region".