Studio Central re-creates an old New York set on a Hollywood back lot and provides entry to the four other zones in Motiongate. (Stephen M. Silverman / Chicago Tribune)
World-class theme parks are springing up at roller-coaster speeds in the United Arab Emirates.
Surrounding Motiongate’s central hub are five zones: Studio Central, Columbia Pictures, the Smurfs Village, DreamWorks and, set to open in late spring, Lionsgate. (Stephen M. Silverman / Chicago Tribune)
The Jumbo Cafe is a pastry and Arabic sweet shop just inside Bollywood Parks’ main gate. In all, there are seven food and beverage outlets in the park, including Victoria Station, an affectionate replica of Mumbai’s landmark terminal. (Stephen M. Silverman / Chicago Tribune)
