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Disney Confirms First Middle East Resort on Abu Dhabi's Yas Island

The Walt Disney Company partners with Miral Group to develop a waterfront resort blending Disney storytelling with Emirati culture and cutting-edge technology.

The Walt Disney Company and Miral, Abu Dhabi’s leading creator of immersive destinations and experiences, announced an agreement to create a landmark Disney theme park resort in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. The waterfront resort will be located on Yas Island, a world-class destination for entertainment and leisure, connecting travelers from the Middle East and Africa, India, Asia, Europe, and beyond. This seventh Disney theme park resort will combine Disney’s iconic stories, characters and attractions with Abu Dhabi’s vibrant culture, stunning shorelines, and breathtaking architecture.
Guests ride the Hiccup's Wing Gliders rollercoaster in the How to Train Your Dragon - Isle of Berk area, at  Epic Universe theme park in Orlando, Florida on Saturday, April 5, 2025.
FILE - People visit the Magic Kingdom Park at Walt Disney World Resort in Lake Buena Vista, Fla., April 18, 2022. (AP Photo/Ted Shaffrey, File)

Overview

  • Disney's seventh global theme park resort and first in the Middle East will be located on Yas Island, Abu Dhabi, a major entertainment hub.
  • The project will be fully funded, developed, and operated by Miral Group, with Disney providing creative design and operational oversight while earning royalties.
  • Described as 'authentically Disney and distinctly Emirati,' the park will combine Disney's iconic storytelling with local culture and advanced technology.
  • The location leverages Abu Dhabi's strategic position, within a four-hour flight of one-third of the world’s population, and its status as a global airline hub.
  • Disney has begun the design phase, but no opening date or specific attractions have been announced yet.