Overview

• Disney announced plans for its seventh global theme park, marking its first entry into the Middle East, to be located on Yas Island in Abu Dhabi.
• The project will be developed and operated by Miral under a licensing agreement, rather than being directly owned by Disney.
• The park will feature a blend of Disney's iconic characters and stories with Emirati cultural influences, contemporary architecture, and modern technology.
• Abu Dhabi was selected for its strategic location, with access to one-third of the world’s population within a four-hour flight radius and major international airports nearby.
• The project is entering a two-year planning phase, with construction expected to take four to six years, though no official opening date has been set.