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Disney to Open First Indoor Theme Park in Abu Dhabi by Early 2030s

Disney partners with Abu Dhabi's Miral Group to develop a fully indoor, climate-adapted resort on Yas Island, marking its seventh global park and first in the Middle East.

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Overview

  • Disney and Miral Group have formalized their agreement for the fully indoor Yas Island park, with Miral funding and operating the resort under Disney's IP license and creative oversight.
  • The park will blend Disney storytelling with Emirati culture, utilizing advanced technology and contemporary architecture to create immersive experiences.
  • Located on Yas Island, the park will serve as a strategic hub, within a four-hour flight of one-third of the world's population and near the UAE's major airline hub.
  • Construction is expected to take approximately five years, with the park's opening projected for the early 2030s as design and development work begins.
  • The announcement has driven a 13% rise in Disney's stock price, with analysts raising share price targets to between $120 and $125.