On May 7, Disney CEO Bob Iger shocked fans and shareholders when he announced that the company would be building a new theme park in Abu Dhabi, the capital city of the United Arab Emirates. Iger said that the company’s seventh theme park will be full of cutting-edge technology, “contemporary architecture”, and nothing ever before seen at other theme parks. ...

Project Overview and Expectations Disneyland Abu Dhabi stands at the forefront of Disney’s ambitious plans in the United Arab Emirates. Promising to be “the most technologically advanced theme park that we’ve ever built,” Disneyland Abu Dhabi aims to set new standards in theme park design and experience. With a modern castle as its centerpiece, the park seeks to revolutionize conventional ...

When The Walt Disney Company announced plans for its seventh theme park resort, few anticipated the location: the shores of Abu Dhabi. But with CEO Bob Iger confirming the upcoming Disneyland Abu Dhabi, Disney isn’t just entering a new market—it’s stepping into a region known for redefining what “bigger and better” actually means. The announcement adds a new anchor to ...