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Amusement Parks
There are several
amusement parks
around the city for
the amusement of
children and adults
alike.
Aladdin Water &
Amusement Park
Rashid Minhas Road,
(tel.
811-8487,811-8479,812-0921).
Water Park Open:
2:00-10:00 pm; Entry
Fee: Rs. 130/Male;
Rs. 70/Female; Free
for children
under3years.
Amusement Park Open:
4:00-11:00 pm. Entry
Fee: Rs. 5/person.
Set to the theme
from the Arabian
Nights, Aladdin
Water and Amusement
Park is the latest
recreational family
park in Karachi.
This exciting water
and amusement
adventure on main
Rashid Minhas Road
is centrally located
for people from all
parts of the city
and accessible
through public and
private transport.
The park has
something for
everyone, from some
of the tallest
slides to dogdem
cars, along with a
pirate ship in the
middle of a lake to
Ferris wheel etc.
Eateries in the park
include Mr. Big Mac
and Bar-B-Q Tonite.
Jabees Funland/Dodgem
Park
Jehangir Kothari
Parade, Clifton,
(tel. 572-817).
Open: 3:00-11:00 pm.
Established in 1976,
Funland is among the
oldest of fun and
amusement centers
for children and
adults alike. It is
located close to
Jehangir Kothari
Cluster, near the
Mausoleum of Saint
Abdullah Shah Ghazi.
Entertainment is
provided at a modest
rate making it
available to all
strata of society.
The Bowling Alley
entered from Gate #
3, open 4:00
pm-12:00 midnight,
is particularly
popular with
Karachi-ites.
The cool and
refreshing breeze
from the sea, along
with several eating
spots makes the
visit to Fun land
enjoyable.
Sindbad
Near old Casino
Building, Clifton
Beach, (tel.
586-5395). Open:
3:00-11:00 pm.
Located on the
Clifton Beach,
Sindbad has a
separate section for
small children.
Another section is
full of video games
as well as other
amusing games. Don't
forget to sit in the
Venturer. Single men
without their
families are not
allowed admittance.
Dreamworld Family
Resort
Adjacent Block R
Gulshan-e-Maymar,
off Super Highway,
(tel. 635-0494 to
96; fax 635-0503).
Open 3:00-ll:30pm.
Membership Fee: Rs.
350,000 plus
subscription of Rs.
1,100/month.
This unique resort
is spread over 150
acres and just 20
minutes drive from
Civic Centre (Gulshan-e-Iqbal).
Dreamland offers a
host of recreational
facilities, such as
18-hole Golf Course,
Tennis courts for
day and night games.
Go-cart Racing
Track, Horse Riding
School using trained
horses. Archery
Range, Clay Pigeon
Laser Gun Shooting
Range, Cricket
Ground and Bicycle
Tracks. Water Games
and Sports include
Artificial Sea Wave
Pool, Water Lakes,
and Water Slides
which are said to
conform to European
Community Safe
Standards for
slides, while the
activities of Pedal
Boating, Aqua
Cycling and Sailing
and Canoeing can be
carried out in the
huge water lakes
filled with filtered
water. Other
entertainments
include a Quizrama
held every Saturday,
and feature films
screened on a 350
sq. ft. screen.
Indoor games include
Billiards/Snooker
and Table Tennis.
Dining facilities
are available in its
large restaurant.
Entry into the
resort is restricted
to members only;
visitors are allowed
if accompanied by
members.
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