Theme parks, amusement parks, and fairgrounds – whatever we call them, millions of people worldwide love and enjoy such attractions, and not just children. Amusement and theme parks offer one of the safest forms of recreation for the millions of people who use their rides and devices every year.

The likelihood of being seriously injured in a permanently located amusement park in India, which has the highest rate of attendance in the world with more than 500 million guests annually, is 1 in 16 million. However, from 2005 to 2022, fatalities occurred on amusement-park rides in India, with over two-thirds of these occurring in ‘fixed-site’ theme parks.

Sadly, there have been injuries and fatalities in other parts of the world too, including the Middle East. Despite this, the fairground, leisure, and entertainment industry in the Middle Eastern region (particularly in the United Arab Emirates) is experiencing significant growth, with approximately 90% of new developments in Dubai. Billions of US dollars are being invested in attracting people to the Middle East, with Dubai leading the way.

There is also strong growth in this sector in Qatar, and opportunities and new investments are being witnessed in Oman, Egypt, Saudi Arabia, and Iraq. The rapid expansion in this sector and the introduction of bigger and more complex rides and devices require more thorough and detailed safety measures. Dymer India is well positioned to provide its diverse range of services to this fast-growing industry.