The Dubai Mall, one of the world’s largest shopping and entertainment destinations, is opening doors to a new wave of high-adrenaline
entertainment with SEGA Republic, an indoor theme park featuring thrilling rides, motion-simulator adventures and cutting edge amusements.
SEGA Republic, is a two-level, 76,000 sq ft indoor theme park, featuring a diverse line-up of rides and amusements, all in a controlled
environment designed from the concept stage to entertain all age groups, at all levels. It will be the first of its kind in the region, and will serve as a
benchmark for future SEGA indoor theme park developments across the Middle East and North Africa region and the Indian Subcontinent. With
zones themed to reflect the experiences on offer, from the thrill of the
Speed Zone, the active Sports Zone, the major rides and simulators,
and huge Redemption Zone, SEGA Republic promises to offer something for all
age-groups, whether residents or tourists.
Mr Yousif Al Ali, General Manager, The Dubai Mall
said, “SEGA Republic is redefining the concept of indoor entertainment in the region by
introducing never-experienced before adventures and games. Based on the original Joypolis in Tokyo, SEGA Republic adopts the same
adrenaline-fueled offer of thrilling rides – including brand new concepts - and the latest interactive arcade games that will appeal to people of all
ages.”
SEGA
Republic offers visitors of all ages the opportunity to discover the worlds they wish to explore through a variety of themed zones – Wild
Adventure Zone, Speed Zone, Cyberpop Zone, Sports Zone and the Redemption Zone. Near the entry, is
Sonic Hopper a drop tower offering
thrills for all age groups in a family-free-fall experience. The Wild Adventure zone includes motion simulated rides with an extreme adventure
theme such as Wild Wing that allows visitors to experience a dramatic aerial tour of the countryside or also explore nature up-close on
Wild
Jungle. SEGA Republic also features Spin Gear, a full-scale indoor horizontal
spinning-coaster offering several surprise twists and turns. In the Sports Zone, visitors can enjoy games and rides based on real-world sports, such as the signature attraction,
Halfpipe Canyon.
Another large attraction at the SEGA
Republic is the Redemption Zone, a themed arcade and gaming zone, where tickets can be won and
redeemed for a large range of merchandise.
Mr Okitane Usui, President and Chief Operating Officer, SEGA Corporation,
said, “We are proud to be able to launch a number of new
concepts, and a major new sub-brand with our friends at Emaar Malls Group. The newly created identity of the indoor theme park at The Dubai
Mall, SEGA Republic, will offer a new experience for the young, and the young at heart, as it upholds the quest for adventure in an
out-of-this-world environment. Our theme parks and entertainment centers are community spaces that present unique opportunities for everyone
from children to adults to share extraordinary experiences together. We aim to create a
very special feel in every one of our designs to create a bridge to the world of adventures that await within.”
SEGA
Republic will further build on the strong leisure and entertainment quotient of The Dubai Mall, which also features
KidZania, an
innovative children’s ‘edutainment’ concept’; a world-class Aquarium with a 270 degree walkthrough tunnel; an Olympic-sized Ice Rink; the
world’s largest indoor Gold Souk and a 22-screen Cineplex – all set to open in the coming months. In addition there are over 14,000 undercover
car park spaces and an adjoining luxury 5-star hotel with 250 rooms and 450 serviced apartments.
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