Disney Announces Its First Middle East Theme Park in Abu Dhabi

An artist’s rendering of a new theme park Disney plans to open in Abu Dhabi.Source: Disney

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May 7, 2025 at 12:01 PM UTC

Walt Disney Co. announced plans for its first theme park in the Middle East, a sprawling resort property in the emirate of Abu Dhabi.

The company’s 13th park will be built, owned and operated by the Miral Group, according to the announcement Wednesday. Disneyland Abu Dhabi will be constructed on Yas Island, a major tourism hub in the United Arab Emirates that includes the Miral-built Ferrari World, Warner Bros. World and SeaWorld parks.