Dubai Safari months away from opening
A top Dubai Municipality official has inspected the Dubai Safari project, “which is nearing completion”. The project is being constructed by the municipality in Al Warqa - 5.
Hussein Nasser Lootah, directorgeneral of the Dubai Municipality, visited the park to review the progress of work and finishing touches that are going on, in addition to checking the technical support required in the park such as electric cars, buses and a train for transporting tourists between the different sections of the park. Lootah was briefed on the work progress in the different sections of the project and its designs and stages of implementation. The project will be completed in the “next few months”, Lootah was told.
The Dubai Safari is considered to be a unique project that the Dubai Municipality aims to develop in an environment-friendly manner. It is spread over 119 hectares, of which 80 hectares are dedicated for the villages representing different regions of the world and 35 hectares for the open safari village.
The project aims to create the “best habitat for wildlife of the world, providing different environments that suit various animals”. “It is also aimed at attracting visitors from various parts of the world, using modern interactive methods for viewing and movement to ensure a distinctive and unique experience for visitors. While ensuring that the entertainment elements are in place, all safety requirements in accordance with international standards have also been taken into account,” said the municipality in a statement. The project consists of a number of key villages: Asian village, African village and an open safari village, in addition to a valley and children’s park. “Each section of the park is built on the authentic environment of its character, in terms of facilities, restaurants, umbrellas and animal shelters, so that it characterises the diversity of population and the different environments.”
The valley, which is solar-powered, has been set up in an area of 7.5 hectares, which includes a waterfall, a stream and a lake for fish.
Khalid Al Suwaidi, director of leisure facilities department, said the work of the open safari has already been completed in an area of 22 hectares. “The movement of visitors will be through environment-friendly electric vehicles. There are special elements of suspense as well as opportunity to closely interact with the animals.”