:strip_icc()/i.s3.glbimg.com/v1/AUTH_ba41d7b1ff5f48b28d3c5f84f30a06af/internal_photos/bs/2022/q/i/AIA3PmR3mF5Y45DeA7eQ/2.jpg "Qatar races to complete record-breaking water park ahead of World Cup final; see pictures | business ideas")
the world Cup started this week, and the eyes of the world have turned to Qatar, host of the 2022 football world cup. In addition to the modern stadiums to host the matches, the country is carrying out a series of works to receive the thousands of tourists expected during the competition. But not everything was ready in time. This is the case of the water park Meryal Water Park🇧🇷
As shown The sun, the attraction is located on the island of Qetaifan North. The place is expected to become one of the city’s entertainment options.
The attraction is expected to have the largest water slide in the world — Photo: Reproduction / Instagram @meryalwaterpark
The central part of the park, a tower almost 80 meters high, called “The Icon”, is twice the height of Christ the Redeemer (38 meters). The attraction, when complete, is expected to feature the tallest waterslide in the world. To reach the top of the structure, visitors will use elevators.
The project is being developed by the Canadian company WhiteWater West. “In addition to breaking the world record for the tallest waterslide, Icon Tower will also feature the most waterslides in a single tower,” the company said, according to the The sun🇧🇷
The park is under construction on an artificial archipelago — Photo: Reproduction/Instagram @meryalwaterpark
According to local media, the complex, located about five kilometers from the Lusail stadium, would have the capacity to receive up to 50,000 visitors daily during the World Cup.
Although construction is still underway, the park plans to open its doors to visitors in November and December, according to the website. When all is completed, Lusail is expected to have a theme park, a lagoon, two marinas, two golf courses, 22 hotels, in addition to luxury malls and shopping districts.
The attraction, when completed, is expected to receive up to 50,000 tourists a day — Photo: Reproduction/Instagram @meryalwaterpark
The workers are now racing against time to try to finalize the project before the championship final, scheduled for December 18. In the meantime, the country has come under fire for the working conditions of those involved in its World Cup work.
Even without being finalized, the park is expected to be open in November and December this year — Photo: Reproduction/Instagram @meryalwaterpark
It is estimated that the country will receive over one million fans during the tournament.
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