A Disney Theme Park & Resort Is Coming to Abu Dhabi

Yup, it’s official—Disney is setting up camp in Abu Dhabi. 

The Walt Disney Company is teaming up with Miral, the developers behind Yas Island’s blockbuster attractions, to bring a brand-new Disney theme park and resort to the UAE capital.

Set along the sparkling shoreline of Yas Island—already home to Ferrari World, Warner Bros. World, and SeaWorld—the upcoming Disney resort will mark the brand’s first-ever theme park in the Middle East and its seventh destination worldwide. Think of it as the magical missing puzzle piece in one of the world’s most entertainment-packed islands.

So, what’s coming? While exact details are still under wraps (we’re crossing our fingers for Aladdin’s Agrabah in real life), the resort is expected to include classic Disney-style rides, immersive lands, themed hotels, and experiences where you might just run into Elsa, Buzz Lightyear, or even Moana by the water’s edge. And yes—Mickey and Minnie are on the guest list.

Imagineers (Disney’s legendary creative wizards) will be working hand in hand with Miral to bring the dream to life, blending beloved Disney storytelling with Abu Dhabi’s futuristic skyline and deep cultural heritage.

No opening date has been confirmed yet, but one thing’s for sure: Disney in Abu Dhabi is no longer a fantasy.