Dubai Properties
First announced in February 2008, Dubai developer Nakheel planned to license SeaWorld's properties for its own "Worlds of Discovery," with the first parks set to open in 2012. However, the global financial crisis of 2008-09 has prompted both Nakheel and Busch Entertainment to suspend development indefinitely, although both sides expect to move forward when the financial climate improves.
First phase (originally planned for December 2012):
- SeaWorld
- Aquatica Dubai (similar to the facility in Orlando)
Second phase (originally planned for 2015):
- Busch Gardens
- Discovery Cove
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