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Disney Confirms Seventh Theme Park on Yas Island, Abu Dhabi

The Walt Disney Company partners with Miral to bring its iconic brand to the UAE, marking its first park in the Middle East.

Le parc Disneyland à Hongkong, le 6 août 2017. 
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Overview

  • Disney's seventh global theme park will be built on Yas Island, Abu Dhabi, through a licensing deal with Emirati group Miral.
  • Miral will fully finance the project, while Disney will oversee design and provide operational expertise in exchange for royalties.
  • The park will include hotels, restaurants, and shops, integrating Disney's storytelling with Emirati cultural elements.
  • Yas Island, located near Dubai, already hosts attractions like Warner Bros World and Ferrari World, operated by Miral.
  • No opening date has been announced, and Disney has confirmed no plans for an eighth park are under consideration at this time.