The latest article I wrote on a project completed in October 2017.

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By: Walter Bone
Registered Landscape Architect
Area Development Manager
DEC Dynamic Engineering Consultants
The World
of Hunger Games
An inside look at
the new Hunger
Games theme park
in Dubai

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The First Specialised Landscape Magazine in the Middle East
The latest installment to Motiongate’s theme park
in Dubai Parks and Resorts saw Lionsgate reveal
The World of Hunger Games’ (WHG) depicting the
popular movie franchise. Located just off the central
hub fountain adjacent to the Hollywood theater
and New York Street in Motiongate, WHG opened
last October featuring two new rides, as well as a
thematic food cart and other amenities.
The venue was designed (by Dynamic Engineering
Consultants alongside the Dubai Parks and Resorts
(DPR) creative team and IMA Design Group who
produced the early concepts) with a storytelling
landscape in mind that repeated both hard and soft
landscape materials from all of the movies.
The project consisted of themed imagery
utilizing local materials designed by both Falcons’
Treehouse and Paragon Creative and provides two
major attractions; the capital bullet train launch
coaster and the Panem train simulator.

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As guests approach the hub fountain from New
York Street, the large Lionsgate marquee sign shines
from the 9 o’clock position. Once inside, guests
are welcomed by internally lit punched metal tubes
providing a sparkling setting at night.
The Hunger Games Plaza is both informative and
formal. Each Hunger Games District is represented
by its own District Pilaster with descriptions of each
District and what each District is responsible for in
providing to the Capitol city of Panem.
To the left of the Hunger Games Plaza is the Hall
of Justice stage where the movie’s main character,
Katniss Everdeen, volunteered to replace her sister
as a Tribute. As in the movies, a large LED screen
that is 3m x 4m stands on erected steel tubular
columns showing all the happenings in the Capitol
city and the World of Hunger Games attraction.
For those who like to snack, movie-themed
Peetah’s Bakery offers a variety of treats and drinks.
Thematic wooden picnic tables and stools provide
safe and comfortable seating for those who have
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survived the Launch Coaster ride. A locker room is
also available for storing bags, hats, glasses, etc
prior to entering the Launch Coaster.
Themed paving replicating the scenes of the
movie feature stamped and stained concrete as well as
themed plastering, gates, railings and site furnishings
also complimented the overall park’s surreal look and
feel, allowing guests to be totally immersed into the
Hunger Games experience.
Motiongate have successfully delivered another
iconic attraction with the World of Hunger Games
and now Phase Two will see a Six Flags theme park
opening in Dubai Parks and Resorts. Six Flags will
offer the largest thrill seeking attractions in the region
with roller coasters, dark rides, water rides and themed
attractions unlike any other venue in the region.