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Abu Dhabi to open Harry Potter theme park at Warner Bros. World
The Wizarding World of Harry Potter is confirmed to be the fifth land inside the Yas Island theme park, with a 2024 opening date anticipated.
Abu Dhabi's Warner Bros. World will soon host the Middle East's first Wizarding World of Harry Potter. Miral and Warner Bros. Discovery confirmed the new land, which will join existing zones like Metropolis and Gotham City on Yas Island.
A dedicated Harry Potter-themed land will open at Abu Dhabi's Warner Bros. World on Yas Island, offering residents and tourists a Middle Eastern location for the popular global attraction. The development, confirmed by Miral, the creator of Abu Dhabi's destinations, and Warner Bros. Discovery, will add a significant new experience to the UAE's largest indoor theme park. The new section, named 'The Wizarding World of Harry Potter', will be the fifth themed land within Warner Bros. World Abu Dhabi, alongside Gotham City, Metropolis, Cartoon Junction, Bedrock, and Dynamite Gulch. While a precise opening date has not yet been announced, park officials are indicating a 2024 launch. ## What is being built? The new land will be a recreation of key locations from the Harry Potter universe. While the full list of attractions is still under wraps, the concept art and announcements point to an immersive environment mirroring the existing Harry Potter lands in Orlando, Hollywood, and Japan. This typically includes a mix of detailed scenery, themed retail stores, and signature rides. Key areas will be inspired by iconic locations like Diagon Alley and Hogsmeade Village, with the Hogwarts…