Disney and Miral partner to build a cutting-edge theme park on Yas Island, unlocking real estate and tourism potential across the UAE.
The Walt Disney Company has announced a game-changing partnership with Miral to bring its seventh global theme park resort to Yas Island in Abu Dhabi. The UAE's premier entertainment and tourism destination will become home to a fully immersive Disney resort, marking a significant milestone in the region’s hospitality and real estate landscape.
Disney Imagineers will lead creative and operational development, while Miral finances and constructs the park. Disney will earn royalties, without direct capital investment.
Disney’s Abu Dhabi resort will blend storytelling with cutting-edge architecture and interactive technology. This aligns with the UAE’s national strategy to promote innovation and creative industries, reinforcing long-term government support for immersive, future-forward infrastructure investments.
Josh D’Amaro, chairman of Disney Experiences, calls it the company’s most advanced and interactive resort to date. With no launch date confirmed yet, design is already underway with a typical five-year build horizon. For investors, this timeline provides a strategic window to enter adjacent sectors ahead of peak market demand.
Disney’s arrival in Abu Dhabi is more than a theme park—it's a catalyst for regional transformation. With a world-class destination rising on the UAE’s entertainment corridor, real estate investors and developers are uniquely positioned to capitalize on this next wave of tourism-driven growth.
