The magic is real — Disney is building its first-ever Middle East theme park in Abu Dhabi
Wave your wand — Disney Abu Dhabi is officially on the way.
Drop everything (except your Mickey ears). The world’s most iconic theme park brand is packing up the pixie dust and heading to Yas Island — and yes, it’s going to be spectacular.
In a mic-drop moment, Disney CEO Bob Iger confirmed what we’ve all been dreaming about: a full-scale Disney theme park destination is coming to the UAE. It’s not fantasy — it’s happening.
Set to be Disney’s seventh global park, this won’t be a copy-paste castle.
Disney Abu Dhabi promises to be the most high-tech, interactive, and culturally infused park ever built. Think classic characters, mind-blowing attractions, and a whole new kind of magic — with a distinctly Emirati twist.
The magic-makers are teaming up: Miral will build the resort from the ground up, while Disney takes the reins on creative design, attractions, and all the wow-factor details — making sure every moment delivers that world-class Disney sparkle.
Walt Disney Imagineering is already hard at work conjuring experiences that fuse futuristic tech with the rich storytelling of the region.
From shimmering dunes to starlit souks, you’ll see the UAE’s heritage woven into Disney’s legendary universe like never before.
Expect Marvel, Star Wars, princesses, Pixar pals — plus a few surprises dreamed up just for this part of the world.
So whether you’re a lightsaber-wielding Jedi, a churro-chomping nostalgia nerd, or someone who tears up every time Moana sings, Disney Abu Dhabi is about to be your new happy place.
Stay tuned — this is just the opening scene.
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