The concept of the mega-project DraculaLand, a privately funded development exceeding EUR 1 billion that aims to become the largest entertainment, retail, and technology destination in Europe, was recently unveiled. The investment is planned for a 160-hectare site not far from Bucharest and aims to position Romania as a new global hub for large-scale entertainment, its representatives said.<\/p>\n
The project includes a theme park of more than 780,000 sqm with six immersive zones and over 40 major attractions, a 22,500-seat multifunctional arena for concerts, esports competitions, and international events, as well as a luxury fashion and home-deco outlet developed with partners from Milan and Florence, according to the press release.<\/p>\n\n
Accommodation plans feature three hotels totaling 1,200 rooms, while an aqua park and thermal spa of around 50,000 sqm will include one of Europe\u2019s largest wave pools.<\/p>\n
In addition, a 4.5 km racing circuit and a business and tech hub with space for more than 1,000 workstations for startups in gaming, AI, and digital industries are also part of the concept.<\/p>\n\n
\u201cDraculaLand brings together everything we\u2019ve learned in real estate: discipline, rigor, vision, and the ability to keep complex teams with very different specializations aligned. But more importantly, it adds a story that gives meaning to every square meter built,\u201d said Drago\u0219 Dobrescu, founder of DraculaLand.<\/p>\n
The developers said the project has been shaped in its concept and master-planning stages with international specialists in architecture, engineering, and finance.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n
Alongside the physical infrastructure, DraculaLand will include a parallel digital version built in Unreal Engine 5, offering visitors a metaverse \u201ctwin\u201d of the site. Users will be able to interact with the virtual destination via a native token, NFTs, AI-driven personalisation tools, and real-time links to events taking place in the physical park.<\/p>\n
According to current projections, developers estimate that DraculaLand could generate more than 5,000 direct and indirect jobs, attract around 3 million visitors annually in its initial phase, and produce an estimated EUR 5 billion in economic impact over the next decade.<\/p>\n
Further details on timelines and construction phases have not yet been announced.<\/p>\n
irina.marica@romania-insider.com<\/p>\n
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