For the first time in 15 years, the Walt Disney Company has announced the development of a new theme park - a resort destination in Abu Dhabi that marks the company’s entry into the Middle East.

The theme park will be built and operated by Miral, but Disney will handle the design and development. Disney will also ...

Abu Dhabi developer to fund project on Yas Island, already home to other amusement parks, SeaWorld and a water park.

Abu Dhabi announced plans last year to invest over $10 billion in infrastructure to expand its tourism industry.

owner and founder of consulting firm International Theme Park Services. “Dubai early on…planned and opened a slate of theme parks which were over capitalized and frankly overbuilt.” ...

Both Abu Dhabi and Dubai airports have ambitious plans ... million people in the region have the means to visit a Disney theme park. That easy access, coupled with the country’s future-oriented ...

Each park needs to reflect ... drive of downtown Abu Dhabi and a 50-minute drive from Dubai. It is home to several existing theme parks, a golf course, marina, waterfront and mall, with 165 ...