The Middle East

Monday, July 26, 2010 "Giant Ambition & Excitement" : Dubai in 2010.    It seems like just yesterday I wrote to the world about cranes, waterparks and Atlantis. I spoke of my recent move to Dubai and going to work at Aquaventure. It turns out that was almost two years ago now. Ok, well, although conspicuously quiet….I am still in Dubai. And, yes….Dubai is still in business. ...View more

Tuesday, December 23, 2008 Amusement Parks : I know What you Did Last Christmas!    Saw a pantomime yesterday. Like jellied eels, stiff upper lips and fighting outside chip shops, the pantomime is a peculiarly English experience....View more

Friday, October 24, 2008 Amusement Parks: Will Dubai be the new Orlando? Will Abu Dhabi be the new Dubai?    Having just completed my magnum opus, an article about the UAE and factors in its growth as a leisure destination, to be published in the 2009 TEA Annual (which will be available in TEA's booth at IAAPA next month), my head is still buzzing with the topic......View more

Monday, September 01, 2008 Life in Dubai : Cranes, Waterparks and Atlantis...    Hello all, my name is Scott Deisley and I am a part of the Management Team at Atlantis, Palm Jumierah in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. My responsibilities specifically include the safe and profitable operation of Aquaventure, the waterpark at Atlantis. ...View more

Monday, April 14, 2008 Amusement parks: Dubai Amusement Expo. And Madonna.    This week the trade show merry-go-round moves onto the UAE where the DEAL( Dubai Entertainment, Amusement & Leisure Show) show takes place, starting on the 20th....View more

Tuesday, March 04, 2008 Dubai: Theme Park Capital of the World?    Dubai is in the news again with a number of major projects revealed, the main ones being the agreements involving Six Flags and Busch Entertainment, both big players on the American stage but until now with little presence overseas....View more

Sunday, February 10, 2008 Amusement parks: Enough Vision, Let's see the Theme parks!    The amusement park, amusements and attractions industry in the Middle East needs to focus on the execution and delivery of the massive developments planned for the area, according to global industry experts....View more

Saturday, February 09, 2008 Amusement parks: Kung Foo Panda to Star at Dubai Theme Park    Dreamworks move into Dubai......View more