TTheming

Imagine | ThemeTheming contractor for entertainment centers in Dubai and the UAE

Themed worlds for family entertainment centers, designed and built by one team.

Themed sculpture and stone works by FUNCO

Theming that turns a space into a world

Theming is what makes a visitor feel they have walked into a story: a crystal cave, a spaceship, a jungle. FUNCO designs the theme and builds it, so the finished space looks like the drawing.

Our design team sets the story, the characters, the colours and the look and feel. Our fit-out team then builds the wall theming, props, sculpture, ride theming, lighting and signage on site, together with the joinery, ceilings, flooring and MEP works.

We theme family entertainment centers, kids play areas, attractions and rides in malls, hotels and standalone venues in the UAE and abroad.

Theming works we design and build

One team designs the theme and builds every themed element, so the details match from the entrance to the last sign.

Wall theming

Painted and sculpted walls that carry the story through every zone.

3D props

Large three-dimensional props, from ceiling pieces to characters.

2D relief props and cladding

Relief props and themed column cladding that hide the structure.

GRP, GRC and sculpture

Rock, stone and sculpted features made in GRP and GRC.

Ride theming

Theming that turns a standard ride into part of your world.

Special effects

Snow and ice effects, stage and art installations.

Lighting effects

Light that sets the mood of each zone and guides visitors.

Graphics and signage

Airbrush graphics, the main entrance sign, directional and attraction signage.

Hayya Fun family entertainment center in Ajman

Every theme starts with a story

The theme decides the name, the mascot, the colours and how each zone looks and feels.

Hayya Fun, Ajman: guests enter a magical crystal cave and go on a crystal quest.
Space Oasis, Dubai: a training and refuelling station on a journey through the galaxy.
Jungle Fun: a stone gateway with petroglyphs and Gamba the explorer.
Go Fun, Qatar: Buzz, a six-year-old tech whiz, leads the story.

See more family entertainment center design ideas and themes, or read about the power of immersive theming.

A stage and art installation built by FUNCO

Built to look good and last

Theming in an entertainment center is touched, climbed on and cleaned every day.

The right material: GRP, GRC, timber, metal and foam each have their place. We choose for the look, the weight and the wear.
Safe to touch: Rounded edges, fixed props and fire-rated materials where the approvals ask for them.
Easy to maintain: Finishes that can be cleaned and repaired without rebuilding the whole wall.
Planned with the services: Theming is drawn together with ceilings, lighting, sprinklers and air conditioning, so nothing clashes on site.

How a theming project works

Story and concept

We set the theme, the characters and the look and feel with you.

Design and drawings

We draw every themed element: views, sizes, materials and colours.

Build and install

Our team makes the props and theming and installs them on site.

Finish and handover

Paint, lighting and the last details, then a ready space on opening day.

Theming by FUNCO

Photos of themed works built by FUNCO. See them in full venues on our projects page.

Wall theming, photo 1 of 2 — Wall theming

Wall theming, photo 2 of 2 — Wall theming

Sculpture & stone works, photo 1 of 2 — Sculpture & stone works

Sculpture & stone works, photo 2 of 2 — Sculpture & stone works

Ride theming, photo 1 of 2 — Ride theming

Ride theming, photo 2 of 2 — Ride theming

Ceiling props, photo 1 of 2 — Ceiling props

Ceiling props, photo 2 of 2 — Ceiling props

Snow & ice effects, photo 1 of 2 — Snow & ice effects

Snow & ice effects, photo 2 of 2 — Snow & ice effects

Lighting effects, photo 1 of 2 — Lighting effects

Lighting effects, photo 2 of 2 — Lighting effects

Stage & art installations, photo 1 of 2 — Stage & art installations

Stage & art installations, photo 2 of 2 — Stage & art installations

Column cladding, photo 1 of 2 — Column cladding

Column cladding, photo 2 of 2 — Column cladding

Airbrush graphics, photo 1 of 2 — Airbrush graphics

Airbrush graphics, photo 2 of 2 — Airbrush graphics

Theming questions

Theming is the story and the look of the space: wall theming, props, sculpture, ride theming, lighting and signage that make visitors feel they are in another world.

Yes. Our design team creates the theme and the drawings, and our fit-out team builds and installs the themed elements on site.

Wall theming, 2D relief props, 3D props, GRP and GRC works, sculpture and stone works, ride theming, snow and ice effects, stage and art installations, lighting effects, airbrush graphics and signage.

Yes. New theming is one way to refresh a center that is already open. We can also theme rides and attractions so they fit your story.

FUNCO is based in Dubai, UAE, and has worked on projects in 15+ countries.

Design, build, supply and support

01DesignConcept, theming, branding and MEP design.02BuildFit-out to strict safety, cost and time standards.03SupplyRides, games, soft play and attractions.04OperationsPre-opening and post-opening support.

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your fun

Every FUNCO venue started as a blank page. Yours is next. Tell us about your space and your idea, and we reply within one working day.

info@funcoworld.com

Or call us on +971 4 397 0907