Disneyland Abu Dhabi Location on Yas Island Revealed for the First Time

The location of the highly anticipated Disneyland Abu Dhabi has been revealed for the first time, after Disney Chief Executive Officer Bob Iger shared images from Yas Island during a site visit on January 26.

Posting photographs on social media, Iger wrote: “Walking the site of what will one day be Disneyland Abu Dhabi,” adding, “Lots of work ahead, but all very exciting.” The images show the Yas Island sign in the background alongside surrounding waterfront views, indicating that the theme park is likely to be developed in the northern section of Yas Island.

While Miral, the Abu Dhabi-based developer behind the project, has not officially confirmed the precise plot, Yas North is understood to be the only remaining area on the island large enough to accommodate a development of this scale. In earlier remarks, Miral Chief Executive Officer Mohamed Abdalla Al Zaabi said that further expansion of Yas Island would be considered, suggesting that infrastructure upgrades or land extensions may be required.

First announced in May 2025, Disneyland Abu Dhabi will become the seventh Disneyland theme park globally. The project will join Yas Island’s existing portfolio of major attractions, including Ferrari World Abu Dhabi, Warner Bros. World Abu Dhabi and Yas Waterworld.

Miral will oversee the development and construction of the park, while Disney will lead its creative direction and provide operational support. The project will feature a signature Disney castle and, for the first time in the history of Disneyland, will incorporate a water element directly into the park’s design, a feature confirmed in September 2025.

Bob Iger has previously described the project as “authentically Disney and distinctly Emirati,” noting that the park will serve as a regional destination for Disney entertainment and introduce its characters and stories to audiences in new and immersive ways.

Although no official opening date has been announced, Walt Disney Parks and Resorts Chairman Josh D’Amaro has indicated that the project is expected to take one to two years to design, followed by four to six years of construction. Based on these timelines, Disneyland Abu Dhabi is projected to open between 2030 and 2033.