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Feb 28, 2008 1:58 pm US/Eastern

Shamu Is Heading To The Middle East

First Phase Expected To Open In 2012

ST. LOUIS (CBS4) ― Shamu is heading to the Middle East. The entertainment division of Anheuser-Busch plans to expand outside the U.S. for the first time by opening four theme parks in Dubai, the fast-growing tourist destination in the Middle East.

During a Webcast from a ceremony at SeaWorld Orlando,officials announced that Busch Entertainment will partner with Dubai developer Nakheel to create the Worlds of Discovery -- a complex that will include SeaWorld, Aquatica, Busch Gardens and Discovery Cove.

All four will be on the Palm Jebel Ali, the world's largest man-made island that is part of a multi-billion-dollar development in Dubai.

Nakheel will build the parks. Busch Entertainment is licensing its brands to Nakheel and will operate the parks under a management contract.

The first phase of the project is expected to open in 2012

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