Meydan One, Dubai’s next-generation lifestyle and retail destination set to launch in 2020, today announced its partnership with E-Karting, a leader in the karting entertainment business, to launch the region’s first indoor electric go-karting track.
The multi-level, 4,000-square-metre e-track is also scheduled for completion in 2020, with the environment-friendly karting experience poised to add another dimension to the region’s retail offering.
Meydan One’s progressive leasing mix will see almost 50 per cent of its leasable area allocated to F&B and entertainment facilities to set a new gold standard in retail concepts for the region. With 46,000 square metres dedicated solely to entertainment, traditional and extreme sports, edutainment and e-gaming, commercial operators are sure to find a receptive audience in the new generation of visitors seeking an all-in-one experiential metropolis.
Speaking on the partnership, Fahad Abdulrahim Kazim, Vice President of Meydan Malls at Meydan Group, said: “This is the stuff of dreams for kids from five to 50. For us, hosting the region’s first multi-level indoor karting track is another step towards becoming a new-age experiential destination that operates beyond just the retail space.”
“The racing concept E-Karting has pioneered is second-to-none, immersive and just plain exciting. Furthermore, the fact that this is one of the cleanest, most eco-friendly ways of getting your thrills and spills on the track shows how far the entertainment-retail concept has evolved, and how we’re at the forefront that evolution.
“We’re thrilled to be breaking new ground with this partnership with E-Karting, and we’re looking forward to our customers getting behind the wheel inside Meydan One – after we’ve all had a test drive ourselves, of course.”
Khaled Al Qubaisi, Managing Director of E-Karting, said: “We are pleased to collaborate with Meydan One in bringing an innovative and high-octane entertainment experience to the destination and maximising its customer offerings. We are committed to delivering the safest and most advanced eletric karting solutions.”
The e-karting track, to be located on the Entertainment Floor of Meydan One, will be the first in Dubai to use karts powered entirely by electricity. Each engine will boast increased torque to provide racers with a high-powered karting experience that is completely free of noise pollution and exhaust fumes, making it the most advanced and eco-friendly karting experience around.
All go-karting tracks in the region currently use fuel-powered karts, meaning the engines emit a substantial amount of heat during races. In contrast, the major benefit of electric karts is zero heat emissions, enabling racers to conveniently jump into the driving seat without having to change into cumbersome heat-resistant suits.
The track has been designed by leading European experts in the karting industry. With advanced performance metrics that accurately measure each driver’s key data, such as average speed, oversteer, understeer, top speed and distance covered, the experience is bound to get customers revved up and raring to go.
Located in the heart of Dubai, a 20 minutes’ drive from Dubai International Airport, Meydan One is easily accessible through major arterial roads and public transportation networks. For more information, please visit http://meydanone.com/en.