Storm (Dubai Hills Mall)

Roller coaster in the United Arab Emirates
Storm
Dubai Hills Mall
Location Dubai, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Status Operating since 17 February 2022
Statistics
Manufacturer Intamin
Product LSM Launch Coaster
Type Steel - Launched - Indoor
Propulsion LSM lift hill
Length 679 metres
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Storm is a steel launched indoor roller coaster located at Dubai Hills Mall in Dubai, Dubai, United Arab Emirates. The ride's structure is integrated directly into the building's structure.

History

Storm opened on February 17, 2022 inside the Dubai Hills Mall.[1]

In 2022 American firm US Thrill Rides sued Storm's manufacturer, Intamin, over the project, claiming that the coaster was the Polercoaster design by US Thrill Rides.[2]

Design

The structure which contains the ride is 50 metres tall.

Trains

3 cars per train. Riders are arranged 2 across in 2 rows for a total of 12 riders per train.

References

  1. Baldwin, Tim (April 2022). "Intamin supplies signature attraction to Dubai Hills Mall". Amusement Today. Retrieved 2022-08-01.
  2. Bilbao, Richard (2022-07-07). "Orlando's US ThrillRides sues major ride company Intamin over Dubai project". Orlando Business Journal. Retrieved 2022-08-01.

External links

  • Storm on the Roller Coaster DataBase.