emirates7 - Miral and The Walt Disney Company have officially announced the launch of the Middle East and Africa’s first Disney theme park resort, to be located on Yas Island in Abu Dhabi—a groundbreaking development in the region’s entertainment and tourism sectors.
The announcement was marked by a record-setting drone and fireworks spectacle at Yas Links, featuring 9,000 drones in the largest display of its kind ever staged in the region. The event also included live performances from world-renowned pianist Lang Lang, celebrated Emirati singer Rashed Alnuaimi, West End star Kerry Ellis, and classical vocalist Sonya Balsara.
A wide-ranging audience of global celebrities—including Tyrese Gibson, Naomi Campbell, Nancy Ajram, Chiara Ferragni, and Ed Westwick—joined dignitaries, entertainment executives, and media professionals to witness this landmark moment.
Staged along Yas Island’s scenic waterfront, the event embodied the creative spirit shared by Miral and Disney. The planned resort is poised to connect audiences across the Middle East, Africa, India, Asia, and Europe, reinforcing Yas Island’s status as an international destination for leisure and entertainment.
To commemorate the announcement, iconic UAE landmarks like the Burj Khalifa and Aldar HQ were lit up with Disney-inspired visuals. Buildings throughout Abu Dhabi shone in blue, signaling a bold new era for the emirate’s entertainment landscape.
The new resort will be entirely developed and built by Miral, with Disney and its Imagineering team overseeing creative direction and operational planning to ensure a truly immersive Disney experience. The destination will blend Disney’s storytelling and beloved characters with Abu Dhabi’s unique cultural and natural elements.
This announcement underscores Yas Island’s emergence as a premier global tourism hub. The collaboration between Miral and Disney demonstrates a shared vision of transforming Abu Dhabi into a center for world-class attractions.
Further details on the resort’s design, features, and construction timeline will be revealed as development advances.
The announcement was marked by a record-setting drone and fireworks spectacle at Yas Links, featuring 9,000 drones in the largest display of its kind ever staged in the region. The event also included live performances from world-renowned pianist Lang Lang, celebrated Emirati singer Rashed Alnuaimi, West End star Kerry Ellis, and classical vocalist Sonya Balsara.
A wide-ranging audience of global celebrities—including Tyrese Gibson, Naomi Campbell, Nancy Ajram, Chiara Ferragni, and Ed Westwick—joined dignitaries, entertainment executives, and media professionals to witness this landmark moment.
Staged along Yas Island’s scenic waterfront, the event embodied the creative spirit shared by Miral and Disney. The planned resort is poised to connect audiences across the Middle East, Africa, India, Asia, and Europe, reinforcing Yas Island’s status as an international destination for leisure and entertainment.
To commemorate the announcement, iconic UAE landmarks like the Burj Khalifa and Aldar HQ were lit up with Disney-inspired visuals. Buildings throughout Abu Dhabi shone in blue, signaling a bold new era for the emirate’s entertainment landscape.
The new resort will be entirely developed and built by Miral, with Disney and its Imagineering team overseeing creative direction and operational planning to ensure a truly immersive Disney experience. The destination will blend Disney’s storytelling and beloved characters with Abu Dhabi’s unique cultural and natural elements.
This announcement underscores Yas Island’s emergence as a premier global tourism hub. The collaboration between Miral and Disney demonstrates a shared vision of transforming Abu Dhabi into a center for world-class attractions.
Further details on the resort’s design, features, and construction timeline will be revealed as development advances.