Disney has made progress on their new Abu Dhabi theme park.
Dr. Mohamed Al Zaabi, the CEO of Miral, met with Disney’s President and Managing Director of Disney Parks International, Tasia Filippatos, on March 24th in London.
Back in May 2025, Disney and Miral announced a new Disney theme park and resort on Yas Island in Abu Dhabi. The new destination will let Disney enter the growing Middle East tourism market, with access to guests from Africa and South Asia who are far from Disneyland Paris or Hong Kong Disneyland.
Many Disney analysts questioned whether the Abu Dhabi theme park would still move forward. However, Dr. Mohamed Al Zaabi, CEO of Miral, took to LinkedIn to share that the project is still being developed.
“Our discussions were insightful, highlighting the importance of strong international partnerships in driving innovation and excellence across the industry,” he wrote on Instagram of his meeting with Filippatos. “As we continue to advance our collaboration on Disney Abu Dhabi on Yas Island, we at The Miral Group are excited to create a truly iconic destination here in the UAE and the region that brings Disney storytelling to life in new and inspiring ways.”
Disney is fully committed to bringing their Abu Dhabi concept to life despite global affairs. Stay tuned to AllEars for more Disney news.
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