Warner Bros. themed destination to open in Abu Dhabi
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A one billion dollar Warner Bros. themed destination is to open in Abu Dhabi, the capital of the UAE. Situated on Yas Island, the development will include the only Warner Bros. branded hotel alongside the theme park.
The first phase of the project, Warner Bros. World Abu Dhabi, is set to open in 2018. Construction is underway and rides are already in production. Miral is developing Warner Bros. World Abu Dhabi under license from Warner Bros. Consumer Products.
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 Woman as 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 Tunes, Hanna-Barbera and more, all under one roof.
Located alongside the world's first Ferrari branded theme park, Ferrari World Abu Dhabi, and the iconic Emirati themed mega water park, Yas Waterworld, Warner Bros. World Abu Dhabi will help Yas Island take its annual visitor tally from 25 million in 2015, to 30 million in 2018.
H.E. Mohamed Khalifa Al Mubarak, Chairman, Miral said, "World Abu Dhabi theme park is estimated at one 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."