The Walt Disney Company and Miral, an Abu Dhabi-based leisure and entertainment company, have announced an agreement to create a Disney theme park resort in the emirate. The waterfront resort will be located on Yas Island and will be the seventh Disney theme park resort globally. It will combine Disney’s iconic stories, characters and attractions with Abu Dhabi’s culture, shorelines and architecture.
The new resort will be fully developed and built by Miral. Disney and its "Imagineers" will lead creative design and operational oversight. Miral, which has developed a number of family entertainment destinations on Yas Island, in collaboration with American and European brands, will also operate the resort.
The United Arab Emirates is located within a four-hour flight of one-third of the world’s population, making it a significant gateway for tourism. The U.A.E. is also home to the largest global airline hub in the world, with 120 million passengers traveling through Abu Dhabi and Dubai each year.
“This groundbreaking resort destination represents a new frontier in theme park development,” said Josh D’Amaro, chairman, Disney Experiences. “Our resort in Abu Dhabi will be the most advanced and interactive destination in our portfolio. The location of our park is incredibly unique—anchored by a beautiful waterfront—which will allow us to tell our stories in completely new ways. This project will reach guests in a whole new part of the world, welcoming more families to experience Disney than ever before. Ultimately, it will be a celebration of what’s possible when creativity and progress come together.”
Upon completion, the new theme park resort will offer signature Disney entertainment, themed accommodations, unique dining and retail experiences, and storytelling in a way that celebrates both the heritage of Disney and the futuristic and cultural essence of Abu Dhabi.
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