A Robotic Jurassic Park Coming to Dubai

iMav · 18-12-2007, 04:39 PM

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When it comes to Dubai and attracting wealthy tourists, the word "restraint" is seldom used. Perhaps that is why it is not surprising that the locals are building a $1 billion theme park that will feature over 100 animatronic dinosaurs of 40 different species.

Dubbed "Restless Planet," the park will attempt to provide an educational experience amid all of the Vegas-style spectacle. This will be done using history themed rides and robots/habitats that represent an accurate portrayal (based on current knowledge) of what life was like millions of years ago.

The robots will also be capable of interacting with guests by following them with their eyes or lunging at them as the walk by. Even though you would think that keeping the wraps on a 500,000 square foot park would be difficult, further details are scarce. However, the park is scheduled to open in late 2008 in City of Arabia, Dubai.

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gagan007 · 18-12-2007, 05:16 PM

very apt comment there..."dear dubai, please give me your spare change $1million"....haha...these guys are spending money on infrastructure like crazy....so they are securing their future when there will not be anymore oil....