DUBAILAND™, a member of Tatweer, announced it showcase at the Tourism Development Projects and Investment Market (TDIM) 2008 exhibition in Dubai, its extensive DUBAILAND™ Destination portfolio, including unique world scale developments such as Universal City Dubailand, Bawadi, and Global Village.

Tatweer also used TDIM, the world class event focusing on the Middle East and North Africa region, to unveil the recently announced world’s first DreamWorks Animation branded theme park in Dubai, a groundbreaking tie up with one of the world’s leading brands in the leisure and entertainment industry.

DUBAILAND™, the region’s largest and the most ambitious three billion sq ft leisure and entertainment destination was one of the key sponsors of the show that held from 20–22 January at the Dubai International Convention and Exhibition Center. The 1,081 sq ft Dubailand™ stand will be located at Zabeel Hall– Z119.

Mohammed Al Habbai, CEO, DUBAILAND™, said: “Our sponsorship of the Tourism Development Projects and Investment Market show is part of our consistent effort to support initiatives that significantly impact the growth and success of the UAE tourism industry.

“According to recent surveys, a total of AED1.2 trillion has been committed to tourism-related projects throughout the region, of which the UAE accounts for a major share of AED858 billion. Partnering with the organisers of TDIM is, therefore, a tactical move on our part, and concurs with Dubai Strategic Plan’s objectives for the tourism industry to attract 15 million visitors by 2010,”

TDIM provided a unique networking opportunity by bringing together leading tourism developers, investors and pillars of the industry such as asset providers,government officials, master property developers, operators, global destination brands, architects and industry specialists.

Concurrently, seminars and a number of presentations by specialists provided exhibitors and visitors an opportunity to gain further insights into current projects and latest design concepts in the industry.

Business partners of DUBAILAND™, including City of Arabia, Dubai Lifestyle City, Dubai Sports City, Sahara Kingdom, Al Sahra Desert Resort, Plantation, Beacon Education, Dubai Outlet Mall, Dubai Wheel, and Falcon City of Wonders, were also exhibit their developments at the DUBAILAND™ stand as one destination.

Adding to the entertainment component of the Dubailand™ stand at TDIM 2008 there were performances by ballet dancers from the world class opera, Jumana – Secret of the Desert. The stand was also feature dancers of the world, stilt walkers, and street performers.