UAE Theme Park Market Outlook to 2021 - Increasing Inflow of Tourists and Development of Multi-Themed Parks to Foster Future Growth

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May 2017

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The research report titled "UAE Theme Park Market Outlook to 2021 - Increasing Inflow of Tourists and Development of Multi-Themed Parks to Foster Future Growth" provides a comprehensive analysis of various amusement and water parks in the UAE. The report covers aspects such as market size on the basis of revenue and segmentation by amusement and water parks and by revenue streams. In addition to this, the report also covers customer profile, emerging trends, market share and company profiles of major investment groups in the UAE Theme park market. This report will help industry consultants, Theme Park operators, Leisure and Entertainment companies, potential entrants and other stakeholders to align their market centric strategies according to the ongoing and expected trends in the future.

UAE Theme Park Market Overview
UAE is considered as most preferred holiday destination for international tourists visiting the Middle-East. There is a high positive correlation between the number of international arrivals into the country and increasing theme park attendance. Theme parks do not singularly attract visitors into the country; however, they have a crucial impact on the length of stay of tourists visiting the country. Thus, companies and investment groups are increasing their capital expenditure to introduce multi-theme parks while others are expanding their area of operations in existing theme parks due to the projected rise in tourism in the future.

The revenues generated by theme parks in the UAE inclined from USD ~ million during 2014 to USD ~ million during 2016, registering a CAGR of ~% during the period 2014-2016. The country had witnessed an augmented inflow of tourist into the country from ~ million individuals during 2014 to ~ million individuals during 2016. During the same period, theme park attendance inclined from ~ million individuals (2014) to ~ million individuals (2016). Industry insight has indicated that tourist revenue generated in the county increased to USD ~ billion during 2016.

UAE Theme Park Market Segmentation

By Type: The revenues generated by amusement parks have driven the overall revenues of the theme park market during the review period. The large potential for technical advancement of mechanical rides and theme based attractions has incentivized theme park operators to continuously upgrade them to cater with changing preferences of customers. As a result, this segment had accounted for ~% of overall theme park market revenues during 2016. Water parks have accounted for only ~% of overall theme park market revenues during 2016. The lower admission fee for water parks coupled with the fact that the UAE is having lower number of water parks compared to amusement parks had adversely impacted higher revenue generation from this segment. Some of the major water parks in UAE include The Iceland Water Park, Wild Wadi Water Park, Aquaventure, YAS Waterworld Abu Dhabi Waterpark and Aquaplay.
By Revenue Streams: Admissions accounted for ~% of overall theme park market revenues during 2016 as all individuals (excluding infants) are obligated to purchase entry tickets for admission into theme parks. Food and beverages accounted for ~% of overall theme park market revenues during 2016.

Competition
Responsible for the development and maintenance of Yas Island, Miral Asset Management owns and operates Ferrari World and Yas Waterworld theme parks. The group had accounted for ~% of overall theme park market revenues in the UAE during 2016. The above average admission fee coupled with the high brand value and popularity of Ferrari has helped the company achieve the top spot in the theme park market in the UAE. IMG’s World of Adventure is considered to be the largest indoor theme park in the world. IMG had contributed ~% to overall theme park market revenues during 2016. Conversely, Landmark group and Majid Al Futtaim Ventures had contributed ~% and ~% respectively, to overall theme park market revenues during 2016.

Future Outlook
The revenues generated by theme parks in the UAE is projected to augment to USD ~ million by 2021 from USD ~ million during 2016, registering a CAGR of ~% during the same period. Theme parks in the UAE are enhancing the smart visitor experience through the development of mobile applications and customer friendly user interfaces to ensure the country remains one of the world’s fastest growing markets. According to International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions (IAAPA), visitor spending at the UAE theme parks is expected to incline to USD ~ million by 2020. Total theme park visits will reach ~ million by 2021. Expo 2020 along with other annual events will drive international tourism and length of stay in the UAE. Dubai’s strategic location coupled with increasing investment by private groups on theme parks will result in highest revenue contribution by this city in the future. Abu Dhabi and Ras Al-Khaimah are expected to follow Dubai with respect to theme parks revenue generation in the future.

Key Topics Covered in the Report:

  • UAE Amusement and Theme Park Market Size By Revenue
  • Market Segmentation - By Type (Amusement /Water Park) and By Revenue Streams (Admissions, Food and Beverage, Merchandise and Others)
  • Customer Profile in the UAE Theme Park Market
  • SWOT Analysis for the UAE Theme Park Market
  • Trends and Developments in the UAE Theme Park Market
  • Market Share of Investment Groups
  • Company Profiles of Major Investment Groups
  • Future Outlook for the UAE Amusement and Theme Park Market
  • Analyst Recommendation
  • Macro-Economic Factors Impacting the UAE Amusement and Theme Park Market

Products

Products

Amusement Park, Theme Park, Water Park


Companies

Majid Al Futtaim, Al Hokair Group, DXB Entertainment, Ferari World, World of Adventure, Legoland Dubai, Adventureland, Dreamland Aqua Park, Fantasy Island, Motiongate, Bollywood Parks, Wild Wadi, Legoland Waterpark, Yas Waterworld, Aquaventure, Iceland Water Park and Fun City

Table of Contents

Table of Contents

1. Executive Summary
Market Size
Market Segmentation
Customer Profile
Market Share of Major Players
Future Outlook
2. Research Methodology
2.1. Market Definitions
2.2. Abbreviations
2.3. Market Sizing and Modeling
Consolidated Research Aprroach
Limitations
3. UAE Theme Park Market
3.1. Market Size By Revenue and Number of Visitors, 2014-2016
3.2. Market Segmentation
3.2.1. By Type (Amusement Park and Water Park), on the basis of Revenue, 2016
3.2.2. By Revenue Streams (Admissions, Food and Beverage, Merchandise and Others), 2016
By Admission (Online, Walk-ins, Tour Operators, and Others) on the basis of Revenue, 2016
4. Customer Profile in the UAE Theme Park Market
5. SWOT Analysis for the UAE Theme Park Market
6. Trends and Developments in the UAE Theme Park Market
Technological Advancement in the UAE Theme Parks
Multi-Park Tickets, Inclusive Packages and Seasonal Discounts
Increasing Number of Indoor Theme Parks
Inception of Themed Parks to Cater Cultural Diversity
7. Pre-Requisites to Acquire Land in UAE for Theme Park
8. Investment to Set up a Theme Park in UAE
9. Competitive Landscape of Major Players in the UAE Theme Park Market
9.1. Market Share of Investment Groups
9.2. Company Profiles of Major Investment Groups
9.2.1. Miral Asset Management
9.2.2. Ilyas and Mustafa Galadari (IMG) Group
9.2.3. Landmark Group
9.2.4. Majid Al Futtaim Holdings
Financial Performance
9.2.5. Al Hokair Group
Financial Performance
9.2.6. DXB Entertainment PJSC
Financial Performance
9.3. Comparative Analysis of Major Amusement Parks
10. Future Outlook for the UAE Theme Park Market
11. Analyst Recommendation
12. Macro-Economic Factors Impacting the UAE Theme Park Market
12.1. GDP Per Capita in the UAE, 2014-2021
12.2. Number of Tourists in the UAE, 2014-2021
12.3. Urban Population in the UAE, 2014-2021
12.4. Youth Population in UAE, 2014-2021
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List of Figure

Figure 3-1: UAE Theme Park Market Size on the basis of Revenue in USD Million and Growth Rate in Percentage (%), 2014-2016
Figure 3-2: UAE Theme Park Market Size on the basis of Number of Visitors in Million and Growth Rate in Percentage (%), 2014-2016
Figure 3-3: UAE Theme Park Market Segmentation by Type (Amusement and Water Park) on the basis of Revenue in Percentage (%), 2016
Figure 3-4: UAE Theme Park Market Segmentation by Revenue Streams (Admissions, Food And Beverage, Merchandise And Others) in USD Million, 2016
Figure 3-5: UAE Theme Park Market Segmentation by Admission (Online, Walk-ins, Tour Operators and Others) on the basis of Revenue in Percentage (%), 2016
Figure 4-1: Customer Profile in the UAE Theme Park Market by Gender on the basis of Weightage in Percentage (%), 2016
Figure 4-2: Customer Profile in the UAE Theme Park Market by Age Group on the basis of Weightage in Percentage (%), 2016
Figure 4-3: Customer Profile in the UAE Theme Park Market by Origin (International/Domestic) on the basis of Total Visitors in Percentage (%), 2016
Figure 9-1: Market Share of Major Investment Groups in the UAE Theme Park Market on the basis of Revenue in Percentage (%), 2016
Figure 9-2: Majid Al Futtaim Ventures Annual Turnover by Revenue in USD Million and Growth Rate, 2014-2016
Figure 9-3: Majid Al Futtaim Annual Turnover by Segments (Retail, Properties, and Ventures) on the basis of Revenue in Percentage (%), 2014 - 2016
Figure 9-4: Al Hokair Group Annual Turnover by Revenue in USD Million and Growth Rate, 2014-2016
Figure 9-5: Al Hokair Group Annual Turnover by Segments (Hotels, Entertainment, and Others) on the basis of Revenue in Percentage (%), 2014-2016
Figure 9-6: DXB Entertainment Revenue Streams by Industry (Theme Parks, Retailand Hospitality, and Others) in Percentage (%), 2016
Figure 9-7: DXB Entertainment Theme Park Revenue Streams (Admissions, In-Park Spends, and Others) in Percentage (%), 2016
Figure 9-8: DXB Entertainment Theme Park Visitor Breakdown by Admissions (Online, Walk-in, Tour Operator, and Others) in Percentage (%), 2016
Figure 10-1: The UAE Theme Park Market Future Projections on the basis of Revenue in USD Million and Growth Rate in Percentage (%), 2017-2021
Figure 10-2: UAE Theme Park Market Size on the basis of Number of Visitors in Million and Growth Rate in Percentage (%), 2017-2021
Figure 10-3: Future Outlook for the UAE Theme Park Market by Type (Theme Park, and Water Park) on the basis of Revenue in Percentage (%), 2017-2021
Figure 12-1: GDP Per Capita in the UAE in USD, 2014-2021
Figure 12-2: Number of Tourists in the UAE in Millions, 2014-2021
Figure 12-3: Urban Population in the UAE in Millions, 2014-2021
Figure 12-4: Youth Population in the UAE in Thousands, 2014-2021


List of Table

Table 3-1: UAE Theme Park Market Segmentation by Type (Amusement Park and Water Park) on the basis of Revenue in USD Million, 2016
Table 3-2: UAE Theme Park Market Segmentation by Revenue Streams (Admissions, Food and Beverage, Merchandise and Others), 2016
Table 3-3: UAE Theme Park Market Segmentation by Admission (Online, Walk-ins, Tour Operators, and Others), on the basis of Revenue in USD Million 2016
Table 5-1: SWOT Analysis for the UAE Theme Park Market

Table 6-1: Dubai Parks and Resorts Summer Offers (May-June), 2017

Table 7-1: Legal Framework, Documentation, Financing and Procedure to Acquire Land in UAE for Theme Park
Table 9-1: Key Developments in Market Share of Major Players in the UAE Theme Park Market, 2016
Table 9-2: Market Share of Major Investment Groups in the UAE Theme Park Market on the basis of Revenue in USD Million, 2016
Table 9-3: Company Profile for Miral Asset Management Including Overview, Management, Recent Developments, Current and Future Strategies and Other Parameters, 2016
Table 9-4: Company Profile for IMG Group Including Overview, Management, Recent Developments, Current and Future Strategies and Other Parameters, 2016
Table 9-5: Company Profile for Landmark Group Including Overview, Management, Key Strengths and Other Parameters, 2016
Table 9-6: Company Profile for Majid Al Futtaim Holdings Including Overview, Management, Recent Developments, Current and Future Strategies and Other Parameters, 2016
Table 9-7: Majid Al Futtaim Annual Turnover by Segments (Retail, Properties, and Ventures) on the basis of Revenue in USD Million, 2014-2016
Table 9-8: Company Profile for Al Hokair Group Including Overview, Management, Recent Developments, Current and Future Strategies and Other Parameters, 2016
Table 9-9: Al Hokair Group Annual Turnover by Segments (Hotels, Entertainment, and Others) on the basis of Revenue in USD Million, 2014-2016
Table 9-10: Company Profile for DXB Entertainment Including Overview, Management, Recent Developments, Current and Future Strategies and Other Parameters, 2016
Table 9-11: Comparative Analysis of Major Theme Parks in the UAE by Location, Date of Completion, Operating Hours and USP, 2016
Table 9-12: Comparative Analysis of Major Theme Parks in the UAE by Size, Number of Visitors, Investment and Other Parameters, 2016
Table 10-1: Key Developments for the UAE Theme Park Market, 2016-2021
Table 10-2: Future Outlook for the UAE Theme Park Market by Type (Amusement Park and Water Park) on the basis of Revenue in USD Million, 2017-2021
Table 10-3: Theme Parks in Pipeline in the UAE, 2018-2020
Table 11-1: Analyst Recommendation for New and Existing Theme Park Operators in the UAE
Table 12-1: Key Developments for GDP Per Capita in the UAE, 2014-2021
Table 12-2: Key Developments for Number of Tourists in the UAE, 2014-2021
Table 12-3: Key Developments for Urban Population in the UAE, 2014-2021
Table 12-4: Key Developments for Youth Population in the UAE, 2014-2021

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