AMUSEMENT PARK
The park has the world’s largest swing, roller coaster and statue museum
Published on November 14, 2024 at 6:17 pm
Butragueño Credit: Disclosure I Real Madrid CF
The first football club theme park in the world was opened last Wednesday (13) in Dubai. Real Madrid World offers more than 40 special experiences for visitors, across an area covering six hectares, equivalent to six Santiago Bernabéu pitches in size.
The park has several rides, such as the Stars Flyer, the highest flying swings in the world, at 140 meters high, and the Hala Madrid Coaster, the only wooden roller coaster in the entire Middle East. In addition, immersive attractions that tell the club’s history can be visited by fans, at The Real Challenge, and at Road to Victory.
Real Madrid World Theme Park Credit: Disclosure I Real Madrid CF
The story of the 15 Champions League titles won by Real Madrid and the team’s 11 EuroLeague basketball cups are featured in the Bernabéu Experience, one of the park’s most exceptional attractions.
But, without a doubt, one of the ones that attracts the most attention is Meet the Stars, with life-size and extremely realistic dolls of idols, retired and active, from the history of Real Madrid, including Brazilian Ronaldo Fenômeno.
There, there is also a special place to watch the team’s games, and support Real Madrid in their own park, as well as a football pitch exclusive to the Madrid park.
The inauguration was attended by former players who became a reference at the club, such as Brazilian Roberto Carlos, ambassador for the Merengue club, and Spaniard Emilio Butragueño. At the event, the two visited the park, and met more than a hundred children from the Real Madrid Foundation on the field.
“We are absolutely convinced that visitors to this theme park will immediately feel the excitement and enthusiasm that our emblem and our shirt convey,” commented Butragueño, who is now the club’s director of institutional relations.
“Here, we bring to life a very important and beloved part of our history, arising from the emotions and dreams of Real Madrid fans. As our president says, Real Madrid belongs to people’s hearts,” he added.
Real Madrid World Theme Park Credit: Disclosure I Real Madrid CF
Also present at the event was the CEO of Dubai Holding Entertainment, Fernando Eiroa, who commented on the importance of the park: “Real Madrid World is more than a theme park: it is a celebration of football. This is an exciting addition to Dubai’s entertainment scene, with fully inclusive, educational and fun new experiences for everyone.”
It is worth mentioning that members of the Madrid community have a 20% discount on park tickets, products in stores or food in Real Madrid World restaurants.
