New Abu Dhabi Harry Potter expansion
Abu Dhabi Announces Massive Indoor Harry Potter Expansion Featuring Three Distinct Lands
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The project was initially announced in 2022 as a single Harry Potter-themed land, but has since been expanded into three separate lands—representing a significant scale-up of the original plan.
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The new development will add to Warner Bros. World Abu Dhabi’s existing six themed lands: Warner Bros Plaza, Bedrock, Dynamite Gulch, Cartoon Junction, Gotham City and Metropolis.
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The Abu Dhabi Harry Potter expansion will be entirely indoors and air-conditioned, which operators describe as a distinctive feature suited to the emirate’s climate; Miral CEO Mohamed Abdalla Al Zaabi called it “the only indoor Harry Potter land around the world.”
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Harry Potter was selected after Miral surveyed customers internationally about which Warner Bros. intellectual property they most wanted to see at the park; the franchise ultimately ranked ahead of a second shortlisted option.
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Miral’s Mohamed Abdalla Al Zaabi said the project is expected to be “one of the largest Harry Potter expansions around the world,” emphasizing the level of detail, theming, surprises and experiences planned for visitors.
Abu Dhabi is building three massive Harry Potter themed lands at Warner Bros. World, covering 63,000 square meters of entirely air-conditioned indoor space Vital Thrills. Diagon Alley, Hogwarts, and the Forbidden Forest are slated to open by 2029, nearly doubling the park's current size and bringing Hogwarts Castle and Diagon Alley together in one location for the first time Attractions Magazine.
The project marks a major step in Abu Dhabi's push to become a global tourism hub. It will feature rides and experiences designed exclusively for the region and will be the first permanent Harry Potter attraction in the Middle East outside Universal-operated parks Blooloop.
From Single Land to Triple Expansion
Miral originally announced a single Harry Potter land back in 2022. The plan has since grown dramatically into three separate themed lands. This expansion reflects strong international demand for Harry Potter experiences and customer feedback showing the franchise ranked top among Warner Bros. intellectual properties Vital Thrills.
The new lands will join six existing themed areas: Warner Bros. Plaza, Bedrock, Dynamite Gulch, Cartoon Junction, Gotham City, and Metropolis. When complete, the Harry Potter expansion will increase the entire park's size by nearly 50 percent Attractions Magazine.
Indoor Design Solves Abu Dhabi's Heat Challenge
Unlike most Harry Potter attractions worldwide, these lands will be entirely indoors and climate-controlled. This design choice tackles Abu Dhabi's extreme summer temperatures, enabling year-round comfortable operations. Miral CEO Mohamed Abdalla Al Zaabi emphasized: this will be "the only indoor Harry Potter land around the world" AM Middle East.
The climate-controlled environment gives Abu Dhabi a competitive edge over existing Harry Potter parks. Visitors can experience the magic without heat stress, encouraging longer stays and more frequent visits across all seasons Travels Dubai.
Uniting Hogwarts and Diagon Alley for First Time
For the first time ever, Hogwarts Castle and Diagon Alley will exist in the same theme park Blooloop. Combined with the Forbidden Forest and Abu Dhabi-exclusive rides, visitors can experience a more complete narrative journey through the wizarding world. This integrated approach sets it apart from other Harry Potter parks, which typically focus on single locations.
Miral's leadership calls this "one of the largest Harry Potter expansions around the world," promising detailed theming, interactive technology, and immersive storytelling throughout Vital Thrills. The project positions Yas Island as a premier global entertainment destination and supports Abu Dhabi's broader strategy to diversify beyond oil-dependent industries Attractions Magazine.
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