Construction work has moved forward on the site of the theme park planned at Dubai City of Arabia development, with the first amusement rides set to be shipped to the UAE later this year.

The erecting of the mega space frame at IMG Worlds of Adventure, the themed entertainment development being developed by Ilyas and Mustafa Galadari Group and situated within City of Arabia is underway at the site alongside on Sheikh Mohammad Bin Zayed Road.

In addition to the external structure works, the various rides to be incorporated into the project are being manufacturing at various sites and are expected to be shipped to the UAE later this year.

IMG Worlds of Adventure will include four zones themed around various attractions. In June 2012, it was announced Marvel Entertainment, the creator of popular comic book heroes X-Men and The Avengers, was to lend its name to one of the zones, which will feature retail outlets, dining facilities and interactive entertainment.