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SEGA Republic opens in Dubai
SEGA Republic, a gaming-themed indoor theme park, has opened at The Dubai Mall in the UAE.
The 76,000sq ft (7,060sq m) attraction, developed by Emaar Retail in association with Japan-based SEGA Corporation comprises five themed zones: Speed, Adventure, Sports, Cyberpop and Redemption.
Nine attractions, including Spin Gear, Sonic Hopper, Halfpipe Canyon, Storm-G and Initial D4, offer visitors more than 150 amusement games.
The Speed Zone features a 9-metre drop ride called Sonic Hopper, while the Adventure Zone centres on a spinning coaster called Spin Gear and the Sports Zone offers thrill seekers a snowboarding ride called Halfpipe Canyon.
Arif Amiri, CEO of Emaar Retail, said: "SEGA Republic is the first of its kind in the Middle East and it delivers an unmatched, distinctive leisure experience for all visitors. The theme park complements the myriad of other leisure attractions within the mall and provides quality entertainment for all visitors.
"All the attractions have been thoroughly tested to meet international standards for safety and the operating team has undertaken extensive training to ensure the well-being of every guest. We are offering the ultimate in fun and excitement to all visitors in a totally safe, controlled environment."
The Dubai Mall also houses the 22-screen megaplex Reel Cinemas, while KidZania will open later this year.
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