Weird World: Marvel Superheroes Theme Park in Dubai

Coming in 2011 to Dubai: Spider-Man, the Incredible Hulk, the X-Men and their ilk. Marvel Entertainment and Al Ahli Group, based in the United Arab Emirates, are joining forces to build a $1 billion theme park based on Marvel superheroes and scheduled to open in four years, Variety.com reported. Mohamed Khammas, chief executive of Al Ahli, said, “Family destinations have not evolved in pan-Arabia, and thus it’s time we cater to that demand.” -- NY Times