The Walt Disney Company, in partnership with Miral, Abu Dhabi’s main creator of immersive locations and experiences, has introduced plans to set up a landmark Disney theme park resort in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.
This would be the seventh Disney theme park globally, following the company’s announcement of a huge growth plan involving a $60 billion investment to enlarge Disneyland in California, Walt Disney World in Orlando, Florida, worldwide parks in France, China, Japan, and its Disney Cruise Line.
The Abu Dhabi theme park, which isn’t included within the $60 billion plan, shall be located on Yas Island, a standard vacation spot for vacationers from the Middle East and Africa, India, Asia, Europe, and past, recognized for its waterfront views. The new resort will characteristic signature Disney leisure, themed lodging, distinctive eating and retail experiences, and storytelling that celebrates each Disney’s heritage and the futuristic and cultural essence of Abu Dhabi.
In a dialog with CNBC News, Walt Disney Company CEO Bob Iger confirmed that the design course of for the park has already began, although he didn’t present a particular timeline for the project.
In the information release, he shared: “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 shall be authentically Disney and distinctly Emirati – an oasis of extraordinary Disney leisure at this crossroads of the world that may deliver to life our timeless characters and tales in lots of new methods and can develop into a source of pleasure and inspiration for the people of this huge area to take pleasure in for generations to come.”
Revealing details of the partnership, the statement continued that Miral will develop and operate the resort, while Disney will helm the creative direction. Miral is no stranger to creating wonder, already boasting of attractions like SeaWorld, CLYMB, Yas Waterworld among others on Yas Island, as per their official site, reports the Mirror US.
His Excellency Mohamed Khalifa Al Mubarak, Chairman of Miral, further embellished the vision: “The collaboration between Abu Dhabi and Disney demonstrates the exceptional outcomes of combining visionary management and inventive excellence. What we’re creating with Disney in Abu Dhabi is a entire new world of creativeness – an expertise that may encourage generations throughout the area and the world, creating magical moments and reminiscences that households will treasure endlessly.”
The UAE, within a 4-hour flight of one-third of the world’s population, serves as a vital gateway for international tourism. It boasts the world’s largest airline hub, with 120 million passengers passing via Abu Dhabi and Dubai yearly.
