A whole new world awaits…

Disney fans, it’s the news you’ve waiting for – a Disney Theme Park and Resort is coming to Abu Dhabi.

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Disney World and Resort will be located on the Yas Island waterfront, with the project being Disney’s seventh entertainment destination in the world – following their winning portfolio of resorts in California, Florida, Tokyo, Paris, Hong Kong, and Shanghai.

Disney Theme Park-Resort Yas Island Abu Dhabi

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Disney Abu Dhabi will be a partnership between Miral and The Walt Disney Company.

It has been revealed Miral will be responsible for the development and construction of the project, while Disney will oversee the creative aspects and provide operational support. This will include design elements of the attraction, to ensure it is in line with all things Disney.

His Highness Sheikh Khalid bin Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan said that the establishment of this entertainment hub in Abu Dhabi “reflects the importance and position of the United Arab Emirates and the emirate as a leading global destination in the entertainment tourism sector.”

Elaborating on the project, Robert A. Iger, CEO of The Walt Disney Company said, “Abu Dhabi’s distinguished position as a prestigious global destination, its embrace of diverse cultures and its ambitious vision for the future makes it an ideal choice for Disney to connect with millions of new families and attract guests for generations to come.”

What can you expect from the Disney theme park and resort in Abu Dhabi?

Josh D’Amaro, Chairman of Disney Experiences said, “This entertainment project marks a qualitative leap in theme park design, introducing a new concept that combines the latest technological innovations with groundbreaking architectural and design visions – including a one-of-a-kind modern castle that goes beyond anything Disney has created before.”

Now that’s incredibly exciting.

The massive new announcement was made on the sidelines of a special event celebrating fifteen years of Yas Island at the W Abu Dhabi hotel, with His Excellency Mohamed Khalifa Al Mubarak, Chairman of the Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi) and Miral, Robert A. Iger, CEO of The Walt Disney Company, Josh D’Amaro, Chairman of Disney Experiences, and other members of the Abu Dhabi media fraternity in attendance.

Watch the exciting announcement below: 

Stay tuned to whatson.ae for more updates on this front, and all things entertaining in Abu Dhabi.