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Yes, it’s official—Disney is coming to Abu Dhabi! The Walt Disney Company has announced plans to open its first-ever theme park in the Middle East, located on Yas Island, Abu Dhabi. This will be Disney’s seventh global resort and its first new park since Shanghai Disneyland opened in 2016.
Key Details About Disneyland Abu Dhabi
- Location: Yas Island, a premier entertainment destination already home to attractions like Ferrari World, Warner Bros. World, SeaWorld, and Yas Waterworld.New York Post+3Wikipedia+3Wikipedia+3
- Development & Operation: The project is a collaboration between Disney and Miral, a UAE-based entertainment company. Miral will fully fund and operate the park, while Disney will provide creative direction through its Imagineering team and earn royalties. Log in or sign up to view+10New York Post+10Financial Times+10
- Design & Theme: The park aims to be “authentically Disney and distinctly Emirati,” blending Disney’s storytelling with local culture and architecture. The Walt Disney Company+4Log in or sign up to view+4Wikipedia+4
- Opening Timeline: An official opening date has not been announced, as the project is still in the development phase.
