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Warner Bros. Themed Destination To Open In Abu Dhabi

Miral and Warner Bros. officially announced that a Warner Bros. themed destination is set to open in Abu Dhabi. Situated on Yas Island , one of the world’s leading business, leisure and entertainment destinations, the development will include the only Warner Bros. branded hotel alongside the immersive theme park.

Warner Bros. World Abu Dhabi will bring together stories and characters from the Studio’s portfolio of DC Comics Super Heroes universe including Batman Superman and Wonder Womaas well as Warner Bros. cartoons such as Bugs Bunny Scooby-Doo and Tom and Jerry . Guests of all ages will be able to step inside Gotham City and Metropolis, and experience the cartoon worlds of Looney TunesHanna-Barbera and more, all under one roof.

His Excellency Mohamed Khalifa Al Mubarak, Chairman, Miral, said “It is incredibly exciting to announce that we are bringing the iconic Warner Bros. brand to Yas Island. Miral’s investment in the Warner Bros. World Abu Dhabi theme park is estimated at 1 billion dollars and is a milestone in the emirate’s journey to put Abu Dhabi on the global map and become one of the world’s leading tourist destinations.

“By meeting the global, regional and local demand for a world-class entertainment destination, supported by an equally world-class travel and tourism infrastructure, we are fulfilling our ambition to drive visitor numbers and enrich the UAE’s appeal as a truly international destination that appeals to both residents and travelling guests. Miral is central to this development with a number of significant and exciting projects in the pipeline,” continued Al Mubarak .

Kevin Tsujihara , Chairman and CEO, Warner Bros. Entertainment commented, “Warner Bros. has been entertaining audiences for more than 90 years with the world’s most-loved characters and franchises.  Working with our partners at Miral, we’ll bring this expertise to Yas Island , one of the world’s leading entertainment destinations, to create a fully-interactive, innovative and unique experience that will allow fans of all ages to experience the most exciting aspects of Warner Bros. in a completely immersive environment.”

Construction is already underway with 30% of the theme park completed.
Construction is already underway with 30% of the theme park completed.

Mohamed Abdullah Al Zaabi , CEO of Miral, said: “Yas Island will continue looking to expand on its offerings for its visitors through strategic partnerships with world leading organizations.

The Warner Bros. themed destination will be a major step in maintaining Yas Island’s momentum and is expected to create more than 1000 jobs for the Emirate. We at Miral are very excited to see Warner Bros. World Abu Dhabi take shape over the coming months.”

Just a few minutes away from Abu Dhabi Airport, 25 minutes from downtown Abu Dhabi and 50 minutes from Dubai, Yas Island is the region’s ultimate leisure destination is a playground for fun, adventure, entertainment and thrill-seeking action with world class attractions and events – including Ferrari World theme park, year-round performances by award-winning international artists and the Formula 1 Etihad Airways Abu Dhabi Grand Prix.

The first phase of the project, Warner Bros. World Abu Dhabi , is set to open in 2018. Construction is underway and rides are in production.