Universal Studios conquers Southeast Asia and the Middle East

The world's most famous movie theme park, Universal Studios, is inching closer to Middle Eastern travellers as it sets off for Singapore next March.

Before it opens its doors in Dubai next year, Universal Studios hopes to beckon Middle Eastern travellers to its shores in Singapore where the theme park will open in March 2010 as part of the Sentosa Island Resort.

A first in Southeast Asia, Universal Studios Singapore will have 24 rides and attractions, 18 of which are brand new or specially redesigned for Singapore. Thrill seekers and movie buffs can look forward to brand new rides such as Transformers, as well as popular favourites the Revenge of the Mummy and the WaterWorld stunt show.

Universal Studios Dubailand is under construction and will be situated at the heart of Universal City, a huge complex of theme parks spanning over 20 million sq ft (nearly 2 million sq m) in Dubai. The city will also include hotels, restaurants and shops as well as residential and commercial areas, and will open some time next year (completion date yet to be announced).

Universal already runs theme parks in Los Angeles, Florida and Japan.

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