Dh12 Billion Yas Island Expansion
Miral Unveils Dh12 Billion Yas Island Expansion Featuring New Harry Potter Lands
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The three Harry Potter-themed lands at Warner Bros. World Abu Dhabi—Diagon Alley, Hogwarts and the Forbidden Forest—will cover approximately 63,000 square metres.
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Miral Group Chief Executive Mohamed Al Zaabi said the investment will be funded mainly from Miral’s earnings, with a portion financed externally.
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Al Zaabi said Miral and Disney are working closely on the Disney project and meet roughly every month, but he did not disclose an opening date for the theme park.
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Miral said the programme is expected to support employment and skills development in Abu Dhabi’s tourism sector.
Miral announced a massive Dh12bn expansion of Abu Dhabi's Yas Island, committing over Dh12 billion ($3.3 billion) in investment over the next five years. The programme will add new theme park attractions, increase hotel rooms by roughly 35 percent, and bring Harry Potter-themed lands to Warner Bros. World Abu Dhabi, all while Disney's resort project moves forward in coordination with the developer.
The expansion positions Yas Island as a global leisure hub and supports Abu Dhabi's broader tourism strategy. Miral Group Chief Executive Mohamed Al Zaabi said the company will fund most of the investment from its own earnings, with some external financing. Miral expects the programme to create jobs and build skills in Abu Dhabi's tourism sector.
Harry Potter Lands Set for 2029 Opening
Warner Bros. World Abu Dhabi will add three Harry Potter-themed lands: Diagon Alley, Hogwarts, and the Forbidden Forest. The expansion covers approximately 63,000 square metres and is targeted to open in 2029, according to Blooloop. The new lands will integrate seamlessly with the park's existing attractions.
Hotel Rooms and Hospitality Surge by 35 Percent
Miral's five-year programme includes a 250-room Warner Bros.-themed hotel expansion and a new lifestyle hotel at Yas Bay. The total hotel room capacity will grow by roughly 35 percent across Yas Island. Travel's Dubai reported these additions will strengthen the island's position as a top leisure destination.
Disney Resort Progresses on Parallel Track
While Miral's expansion moves forward, construction of a Disney resort is also underway on Yas Island. Mohamed Al Zaabi said Miral and Disney meet roughly every month to coordinate development. Blooloop noted that both projects are advancing in tandem, though Disney's opening date remains undisclosed.
Immersive Experiences Drive Visitor Growth
Beyond Harry Potter lands, the investment includes new immersive rides and experiences designed to attract global visitors. The programme aligns with Abu Dhabi's Tourism Strategy 2030, which targets expanding the emirate's entertainment and hospitality sectors. Trade Arabia noted the development underscores Miral's mission to create world-class destination experiences.
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