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A whole new world is coming to the UAE, and it is wearing Mickey Mouse ears. The Walt Disney Company has officially confirmed it is building a full-scale theme park resort right here in Abu Dhabi, and the excitement is already hitting fever pitch. This will be the seventh Disney destination globally and the first of its kind in the Middle East. While the park is still a few years from opening, a massive milestone was reached in January 2026, when Disney CEO Bob Iger met with UAE officials to discuss the latest developments. On Sunday, January 25, Iger took to Instagram to share a photo from the exact site in Yas North. Signaling that the project is moving from the drawing board to the desert sands.
The new Disney park will join the world-class entertainment lineup on Yas Island alongside Ferrari World, Warner Bros, and SeaWorld. Eagle-eyed fans noted that the location shared by Bob Iger aligns with a massive waterfront plot in Yas North, which offers plenty of room for Disney’s ambitious vision. This project is expected to be the most high-tech Disney park ever built. With Disney Experiences chairman Josh D’Amaro promising visionary architecture and groundbreaking technology that pushes the boundaries of theme park design.
Disneyland Abu Dhabi will not be a duplicate park of either Orlando or Paris. It’s going to uniquely combine popular Disney stories with elements of Emirati culture. Expect regionally inspired architecture, storytelling, and heritage compliances along with traditional Disney magic. The most discussed project feature is the new Castle Design that axed off the conventional fairy tale look for an ultra-modern futuristic design approach.
The arrival of Disney is a massive win for the region, expected to create thousands of jobs across the hospitality and tourism sectors. Real estate experts are already predicting a surge in property values and rental yields. Yas Island as families and tourists from across the GCC, Africa, and India flock to the capital. Why fly fifteen hours to California when the world’s most advanced Disney park is right here in Abu Dhabi?
To ensure guests stay comfortable year-round, the park will feature a unique hybrid design. According to Disney bosses, the mega project will combine climate-controlled indoor spaces with stunning outdoor areas. By building right up against the water, the park will utilize natural cool breezes and waterfront vistas. There is even speculation that the castle could be an indoor-outdoor masterpiece that literally brings the sea into the storyline.
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The park will be built in the Yas North area of Yas Island right along the waterfront.
While early works have begun the park is expected to open between 2030 and 2032.
It will be a hybrid park featuring a mix of massive indoor attractions and outdoor areas designed to handle the climate.
Disney is partnering with Miral, the leading creator of immersive destinations in Abu Dhabi.
It will feature a futuristic castle and blend traditional Emirati storytelling with classic Disney characters.
Yes, the project includes plans for themed Disney hotels and retail districts.
Yes, Yas Island is just a 50-minute drive from Dubai and will eventually be connected by Etihad Rail.
No tickets will likely go on sale closer to the opening date in the late 2020s.
While not confirmed, Disney has hinted at using its most advanced technology and popular franchises for this project.