The United Arab Emirates is famous for breaking records. So when Disney announced its first theme park in the Middle East last week it was inevitable that more would be broken.

Updated: May 11, 2025 / 03:26 PM EDT (NEXSTAR) – The Walt Disney Company on Wednesday announced plans to add another theme park to its Experiences portfolio — its seventh in total.

The Walt Disney Co. announced plans on May 7 to create a new theme park in the United Arab Emirates. When built, the park will be Disney’s seventh worldwide and the first–ever in the Middle East.

Los Angeles, CA – 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 ...

The Walt Disney Company on Wednesday announced plans to add a seventh theme park to its Experiences portfolio, drawing mixed reactions online. The new Disney resort is being planned for Yas Island ...

Disney’s first park in the Middle East is coming. Find out when Disneyland Abu Dhabi will officially open, what to expect, and more here.

The Walt Disney Company reached an agreement with the Abu Dhabi-based company Miral, which will build the theme park in the United Arab Emirates capital, the announcement said.

Disney plans to add a new theme park to its portfolio, with the entertainment giant revealing Wednesday it intends to create one in the United Arab Emirates in the coming years.

Disney has announced its seventh resort will be coming to Abu Dhabi, working with the UAE-based company Miral to build a new theme park resort on Yas Island.

Disney announced a surprise new theme park in an unexpected location, with Disneyland Abu Dhabi set to open in the Middle East as one of the company's most technologically advanced resorts.

The Walt Disney Company on Wednesday announced plans for a new theme park in the United Arab Emirates, highlighting the country's growing prominence as a global financial and entertainment hub.

UPDATED: May 7, 2025 at 9:07 AM PDT By Thomas Buckley, Bloomberg Walt Disney Co. announced plans for its first theme park in the Middle East, a sprawling resort property in the emirate of Abu Dhabi.