Disneyland Abu Dhabi will be “authentically Emirati in style, but fully Disney in experience”, Miral’s group CEO has said in an interview.
Disney’s plans for a theme park resort in Abu Dhabi were announced in May. The resort on Yas Island will be Disney’s most advanced and interactive to date.
Disneyland Abu Dhabi will be fully developed and built by Miral, Abu Dhabi’s creator of immersive destinations. It will also be operated by the company.
Mohamed Abdalla Al Zaabi, group CEO of Miral, told Gulf News in an interview published this week: “This destination will be authentically Emirati in style, but fully Disney in experience.
“We want visitors to feel the culture of the UAE while enjoying the magic of Disney.”
Upon completion, the new resort will offer Disney entertainment and attractions, themed hotels, and unique dining and retail experiences.
“Game-changer for regional tourism”
The ambitious project is now in the design phase, with regular workshops already taking place between Disney and Miral‘s development teams, Al Zaabi said.
The park’s location “will be a game-changer for regional tourism”, he added.
“We’re filling a massive geographic gap between the Far East and Europe,” he said.
Yas Island is already home to world-class theme parks such as SeaWorld, Warner Bros. World and Ferrari World, as well as the Yas Waterworld water park.
On Disney’s decision to partner with Miral on the new park, Al Zaabi said: “They were impressed with what we’ve already built – Ferrari World, SeaWorld, Warner Bros. World.
“It showed that we can deliver at global standards. It’s a testament to the quality, safety, and strategic vision of Abu Dhabi.”
He added: “This is not just a win for Abu Dhabi. It’s a win for the UAE – and for the entire region.”
Images courtesy of Disney and Miral
