Miral will own and operate the theme park resort, which will be designed by Disney and the Imagineers behind several of its existing parks around the world
Joining existing parks like SeaWorld, Ferrari World and Warner Bros. World, the waterfront resort has not yet been given an opening date—but Disney CEO Bob Iger suggested it will open its doors in the early 2030s.
Announcing the park, H.E. Mohamed Khalifa Al Mubarak said, "What we are creating with Disney in Abu Dhabi is a whole new world of imagination—an experience that will inspire generations across the region and the world, creating magical moments and memories that families will treasure forever."
The park will be entirely developed and built by Miral (the government-backed agency behind the wider Yas Island resort), with Disney leading "creative design and operational oversight" according to its website.
Continuing, Iger added, "As our seventh theme park destination, it will rise from this land in spectacular fashion, blending contemporary architecture with cutting-edge technology to offer guests deeply immersive entertainment experiences in unique and modern ways.
"Disneyland Abu Dhabi will be authentically Disney and distinctly Emirati–an oasis of extraordinary Disney entertainment at this crossroads of the world that will bring to life our timeless characters and stories in many new ways and will become a source of joy and inspiration for the people of this vast region to enjoy for generations to come."
Disney reported the UAE's proximity to a third of the world's population within a four-hour flight as a key driver behind opting to build its seventh theme park resort in Abu Dhabi.
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