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Disneyland Abu Dhabi

Follow the latest news, video and pictures about the theme park set to open on the UAE capital's Yas Island in the early 2030s

An early rendering of Disneyland Abu Dhabi, expected to open in the 2030s. Photo: Miral

Disneyland Abu Dhabi theme park moves ahead despite regional conflict

LifestyleMay 07, 2026

The UAE may see a Frozen castle, in place of the Sleeping Beauty Castle, which is located at Disneyland in California. Getty Images

Disneyland Abu Dhabi one year into the making: What to expect

LifestyleMay 06, 2026

Ferrari World Abu Dhabi, Yas Waterworld or Warner Bros can all be experienced on a visit to Yas Island. Photo: Yas Island

Yas Island theme park projects will likely continue on despite conflict

Things to doApril 09, 2026

An entrance to Disneyland in Anaheim, California. AFP

Disneyland Abu Dhabi has Bob Iger bullish on theme park unit's growth

BusinessFebruary 02, 2026

An image shared by Disney chief executive Bob Iger shows a bridge jutting out into the water. Photo: Robert Iger / Instagram

Has Disney CEO Bob Iger revealed the location of Disneyland Abu Dhabi?

Things to doJanuary 27, 2026

Disneyland Abu Dhabi has been officially announced, with Mickey and Minnie Mouse making an appearance in the UAE. Instagram / Yas Island

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Everything we know about Disneyland Abu Dhabi so far

Things to doJanuary 26, 2026

A view of Yas Waterworld's new expansion from the Marjan and Zomorod Falls. Victor Besa / The National

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'Enough space’ on Yas Island for one new attraction a year

Things to doJuly 01, 2025

Dean Fleischer Camp and Maia Kealoha on the set of the Lilo & Stitch remake. Photo: Walt Disney Pictures

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How Disney brought Stitch to life for the Lilo & Stitch remake

Film & TVMay 23, 2025

Visitors at the newly opened teamLab Phenomena, an immersive artwork experience museum in Saadiyat Cultural District in Abu Dhabi. Antonie Robertson/The National

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UAE's travel and tourism sector to add more than 26,000 jobs this year

AviationMay 19, 2025

Experts estimate Disneyland Abu Dhabi could create about 10,000 jobs to run the park and more than 20,000 during its construction. Reuters

'Everyone wants Disney': What Disneyland means for the UAE

Things to doMay 11, 2025

Yas Waterworld opened in 2013. Photo: Miral

UAE theme parks you can visit before Disneyland Abu Dhabi opens

Things to doMay 09, 2025

A rendering of the Disney theme park in Yas Island, which property experts say will help drive up property prices and rent costs. Miral

Disney theme park 'good news for home owners and landlords' on Yas Island

UAEMay 09, 2025

The National

Shadi's take on Disneyland Abu Dhabi

CartoonMay 08, 2025

Aladdin, hailing from a fictional Arab kingdom in the cartoon, is one of the most popular characters in the Disney canon. Photo: Disney

Arab characters and locations that may inspire Disneyland Abu Dhabi

Film & TVMay 07, 2025

A rendering of the future Disney park coming to Abu Dhabi. Photo: Miral

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UAE capital to become one of 'most magical places on Earth'

Things to doMay 07, 2025

Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, centre, at the announcement of Disneyland Abu Dhabi. With him are, from left: Mohamed Abdalla Al Zaabi, group chief executive of Miral; Mohamed Khalifa Al Mubarak, chairman of the Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi and chairman of Miral; Bob Iger, chief executive officer of The Walt Disney Company; and Josh D’Amaro, chairman of Disney Experiences. Photo: Abu Dhabi Media Office

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Disney to open theme park in Abu Dhabi

Things to doMay 07, 2025

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