Warner Bros. Amusement Park Abu Dhabi World is recognized as the second largest indoor theme park on Earth after Chimelong Spaceship in China. The attraction in the UAE capital is dedicated to the characters of the popular film studio franchises, including the animation characters Looney Tunes and Hanna-Barbera, as well as DC comics.
History of creation
The facility, which opened in 2018 on Yas Island, belongs to Miral. $1 billion was spent on its construction. Warner Bros. Amusement Park Planning The Abu Dhabi World began in 2007, but the process was suspended. In 2015, a contract was signed with a contractor from Belgium, Six Construct, and construction work began the same year. Two years later, the company announced the installation of 29 attractions.
In 2022, information appeared about plans to launch a themed area in the style of the most famous Hogwarts graduate Harry Potter. In 2025, it is under construction, and the opening ceremony is scheduled for 2027-2028.
Short description
Warner Bros. Amusement Park The Abu Dhabi World was designed by the Thinkwell Group, and the facade features a 61-meter tower inspired by the Warner Bros. water tower. in California. The area of the world-famous theme park is 153,000 square meters. This is almost 2 times less than that of the Chinese leader Chimelong Spaceship with 397,064 square meters, which appeared in 2023. Warner Bros. The World works at any time of the year, and the rooms have a climate control system, which makes them comfortable to stay in even in the hottest weather. A variety of themed venues are open, cafes, restaurants, souvenir shops are open.
What can I see
- Warner Bros. The Plaza is considered a central area, reminiscent of the Hollywood atmosphere of the 30s of the XX century. The signs are decorated in an Art Deco artistic style, retro music can be heard, and a video projection shows footage from the studio's archive. There are no attractions, but there are photo zones, stylish cafes, souvenir shops, and evening shows.
- Bedrock is a reflection of the animated series "Flintstones". In this department, the prehistoric world is recreated. Instead of a happy journey, the guests are told the branded Yabba-Dabba-Doo, expressing delight and emotion. While traveling along the river through the prehistoric scenery, you can see dinosaurs and eat unusual snacks.
- Dynamite Gulch is decorated in the style of the Wild West, which is characterized by canyons, cacti and rocks. In this place, guests are transported to the world of classic Looney Tunes cartoons. The wildcat tries to catch the road runner, but he fails, the failure in this case is captured in the Fast and Furry-ous roller coaster, traveling at a speed of 48 kilometers per hour.
- Cartoon Junction is used for family vacations at the Warner Bros. Amusement Park. World in Abu Dhabi. This is a spacious area with children's attractions, towers and steam locomotives, where everyone's favorite Bugs Bunny, Daffy Duck, Tweety Pie, Sylvester and the legendary Scooby-Doo meet. The Tom & Jerry: Swiss Cheese Spin slide is usually crowded, but you can ride it if you are at least 120 centimeters tall.
- Gotham City is dedicated to Batman and other participants in the cult films about the dark Knight. It's semi-dark here, and the city is in a dilapidated state, but thanks to interactive games, quests, and roller coasters, it's never boring. You can meet not only Batman, but also the Joker, Harley Quinn, and the Riddler.
- Metropolis is a futuristic designed area dedicated to the Superman Universe. It's the exact opposite of Gotham, with the vibrant neons of the Daily Planet, the 5D Justice League battleground, the rope park, and the climbing wall. There is a 4D cinema and a 5D attraction with powerful visual and sound effects. In the flying theater, you need to save the Galaxy in 3 minutes, here you need to be prepared for light turbulence.
Attractions and shows
- The Young Titans Training Academy offers a wide range of physical activities that test dexterity, strength, and perseverance. There are zippered slides, a climbing wall, zip lines and rope bridges on this site. In such conditions, future superheroes are born.,
- In Batman: Knight Flight, you need to help the dark knight save the city from danger. You will come face to face with the villains, the path starts from the Bat Cave. Visitors will try on the role of a test pilot of a new prototype patrol car.
- The Flintstones Bedrock River Adventure water attraction has been prepared for kids. Drops are splashing in this place, dinosaurs are waving their tails, and on the final descent you can take a family photo to remember a fun weekend.
- An interactive investigation is underway at Scooby-Doo: Museum of Mysteries. Together with the characters, visitors become ghostbusters and uncover the mystery of the museum. Here you can shout "Jinky", blame Jenkins for all the failures.
- At the Warner Bros. Amusement Park The superhero show Showdown is popular in Abu Dhabi, where Wonder Woman, Green Lantern and Robin take the stage and start fighting the cunning villains The Joker and the Riddler, protecting the guests from Harley Quinn. The Warner Bros. film performance is a 15–minute show with 360-degree projection, lighting effects and a multi-channel surround soundtrack. The host of the All-Star Spectacula is Bugs Bunny, the show is accompanied by videos based on the film company's bestsellers. The time of performances varies depending on the days and seasons, so it is better to check the information before going to the park. Children under 11 years of age must be near adults, and admission is free for visitors under 3 years of age.
How to get
The easiest way to get to the Warner Bros. Amusement Park. Travel to Abu Dhabi on the free Yas Express shuttle, which departs every half hour from Yas Plaza and other parks. There is a shuttle service from Dubai Mall & Ibn Battuta about once an hour. Advance booking is not necessary, it is enough to show an electronic ticket at Warner Bros. World. Bus No. 190 also runs from the bus station to the park.
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