Spread over an astounding 279 million square meters (3 billion square feet) and comprising 45 mega projects as well as 200 sub projects, Dubailand has rightly earned the distinction of being the biggest and most ambitious tourist destination ever developed.
Created with the aim of securing Dubai as the premier tourist destination of the Middle East region; the Dubailand property development appeals to an audience of tourists that spans all age groups and all nationalities.
The various projects in the Dubailand property development are categorized into themed zones called worlds; with each world offering an entirely different Dubailand experience.
Downtown, Retail and Entertainment World An eclectic mix of shopping, entertainment and dining facilities, the Downtown, Retail & Entertainment World is a mixed destination offering a smorgasbord of day and night activities with cross-generational appeal.
In addition to themed restaurants and night clubs there are also plenty of family-focused activities including bowling, computer games centers, street entertainment and cinemas.
Covering approximately 4.
9 million square meters (53 million square feet), the 5 projects of the Downtown, Retail 7 Entertainment World include:

• Dubai Bazaar
• City of Arabia
• Virtual Games World
• Dubai Outlet City
• Teen World
• Restaurant Complex

Attractions and Experience World Covering 13.
9 million square meters (150 million square feet) the Attractions and Experience World comprises a total of 16 themed, large-scale attractions that use the latest technology for thrills as well as safety.
These include:

• Aqua Dubai
• Dubailand Theme Park
• Falcon City of Wonders
• Astrolab Resort
• Great Dubai Wheel
• Space and Science World
• Aviation World
• Legends-Dubailand
• Snowdome (Dubai Sunny Mountain Ski Dome)
• Fantasia
• Kids World
• Planetarium
• Tourism Park
• The Islamic Culture and Science World
• The Global Village

Themed Leisure and Vacation World A relaxing haven focusing on health and well-being, the Themed Leisure and Vacation World comprises appealing retreats and spas designed to respond to an ever-increasing international demand for quality vacation wellness retreats, resort hotels and village residences.
Spread over 29.
7 million square meters (320 million square feet) the Themed Leisure and Vacation World contains 6 projects, which include:

• Thai Express Resort
• The Indian Theme Resort
• The Silver Street Resort
• LEMNOS Women's World
• Andalusian Resort & Spa
• The Nubian Village

Sports and Outdoor World Spanning 32.
9 million square meters, the Sports and Outdoor World comprises 5 sporting venues that are ideally positioned to become a premier warm weather training facility for professional sports teams.
These include:

• The Plantation Equestrian & Polo Club
• Dubai Sports City
• Dubai Autodrome and Business Park
• Extreme Sports World
• Golf World

Eco-Tourism World Spread over approximately 130 million square meters (1.
4 billion square feet), the Eco-Tourism World comprises 7 projects that feature a series of nature and desert-based attractions integrated within their desert parkland environs.
The 7 projects of the Eco-Tourism World include:

• Dubai Heritage Village
• Safari Park
• Al Barari
• Pet Land
• Tropical Village
• Life World
• Safari Park

Besides offering a panoply of activities, every world also offers unique creative concepts that provide visitors with the exciting opportunity to experience exotic, far away locales without setting foot out of the Dubailand property development.