Union Properties, one of the United Arab Emirates’ leading property investment developers, has won the exclusive rights to develop F1 Theme Parks around the world. The first will be built in Dubai and will open its doors to the public in 2009.
The rights agreement was signed during a meeting in London on Thursday between Simon Azzam, CEO of Union Properties, and Bernie Ecclestone, CEO of Formula One Administration Ltd, owners of the Formula One brand.
“Following the signing of an agreement for developing the first ever F1 theme park in Dubai we are delighted with the signing of this license agreement allowing us to roll the concept out worldwide,” said Mr Azzam. “This is yet a further commitment and exemplifies the strong business relationship between Union Properties and the F1 Administration.
“Having the exclusive rights to develop F1 Theme Parks around the world is an exciting challenge and ample reward for all our sustained efforts. This proves that our endeavors to maintain a high standard at all times have gained substantial recognition. We are starting in Dubai with the first ever F1 Theme Park, but this will only be one of many that eventually will be developed around the world.”
Bernie Ecclestone commented: “F1 is a worldwide brand and it is logical that if we do something it will be for the whole world at large. Our association with Union Properties (UP) means that we will start in Dubai and then together we will see where our next F1 Theme Park will be. UP’s good reputation and 19 years experience as a developer were key factors that made this agreement viable.”
The first F1 Theme Park in Dubai, which forms part of Union Properties’ unique MotorCity development, already has its full project team in place. Construction will commence next month, ahead of its scheduled opening in early 2009.
Der Eurofighter steht ja schon in Belantis und so wie es aussieht wird der Park nie eröffnen.
In Dubai hätte ein riesiger Formel-1-Themenpark entstehen sollen, nun ist die Finanzierung des Projekts aber endgültig gescheitert
Der geplante Formel-1-Themenpark in Dubai wird laut Bernie Ecclestone nie in Betrieb gehen. Union Properties, laut Marktwert drittgrößter Immobilienentwickler in Dubai, hat bereits 2006 den Auftrag erhalten, den Formel-1-Themenpark zu bauen. Dieser hätte 2009 eröffnet werden sollen, doch dann kam es zur Immobilienkrise.
Im Februar vergangenen Jahres gab Union Properties bekannt, dass die Eröffnung des Parks auf 2010 verschoben wird. Im Dezember wurden Ernst & Young beauftragt, die Finanzierung aufzustellen, um das Projekt abzuschließen, aber jetzt sagt Ecclestone, dass der Formel-1-Themenpark "nicht passieren" wird.
Union Properties wollte laut Ecclestone "mehr als eine Milliarde" ausgeben, aber "sogar wenn sie das Geld gehabt hätten, hätten sie es nie zurückbekommen". Ecclestones Kasse ist übrigens wieder einmal die einzige, die von dem Debakel nicht betroffen ist. Er sagt über Union Properties: "Sie haben gezahlt, was sie zahlen mussten."
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