Bollywood Trade News Network

Yash Raj Films (YRF), India's premier film making studio, has entered into an agreement with Dubai Infinity Holdings, the innovative and empowering investments enterprise of Dubai. The partnership signed by Mr. Yash Chopra and Samira Abdulrazzak, CEO, Dubai Infinity Holding is to build a large scale entertainment district dedicated to the prestigious film brand.

The Yash Raj Films Entertainment District will comprise of theme park attractions, a movie palace, unique hotels and many other unique Indian genre entertainment concepts. All the components of the YRF District will be themed around the YRF banner.

"When YRF decided to venture into the Theme Park business, we found Dubai to be the most strategic location. Dubai has a booming tourism industry and aims to be the most visited destination in the World by 2015. Also, UAE has a huge fan following of our Indian films and are watched and cherished not only by the South East Asian Diaspora but also by the Local population. Dubai Infinity Holdings is a dynamic investment company and what really counts is that we share a similar vision. We are happy to be partnering up with DIH in making our foothold stronger in the Region" said Yash Chopra, Chairman of Yash Raj Films.

"The first phase of the YRF Entertainment District is scheduled to be completed by 2012." Added Mr. Chopra

Samira Abdulrazzak, CEO, Dubai Infinity Holding said "This is both an encouraging and exciting step for us. Bringing such a prestigous name into the UAE has been a strategic move as it attracts the core demographic of the country. This will be a one of a kind partnership in the UAE, which we are very proud to be associated with. The name YRF is known all over the world. Mr. Yash Chopra is known as the legend of Indian Cinema and his company holds one of the highest accolades in filmmaking. "

"The UAE and India have always had a strong relationship in various business sectors and now we are bringing their most prestigious entertainment brand here," concluded Ms. Abdulrazzak