New Disney Park in Abu Dhabi Set to Spark Real Estate Boom in Dubai

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Announcement from the Walt Disney Company and Miral – a new Disney theme park in Abu Dhabi. The reveal of a new Disney theme park in Abu Dhabi represents a watershed moment in the entertainment industry in the Middle East. Disney’s seventh international resort and its first in the region, this attraction is on the verge of producing long-lasting effects, specifically for the real estate industry in Dubai.

Where Will the New Disney Park be?

The new Disney Park will be on Yas Island. Yas Island also hosts many other fun theme park places from Miral.

Is Yas Island easy to get to? Yes!

It’s close to Abu Dhabi. You can get there in under 30 minutes. It’s also near Dubai, taking less than one hour to drive from Dubai.

What else is on Yas Island besides theme parks?

Yas Island has many exciting things:

  • Abu Dhabi’s biggest shopping mall
  • A beautiful marina for boats
  • A large golf course
  • Lots of hotels to stay in
  • Many different restaurants and places to eat
  • The Etihad Arena (for big shows and events)
  • The famous track for the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix car race

Why Emirates?

His Excellency Mohamed Khalifa Al Mubarak, Chairman at Miral, said –

“Abu Dhabi is a place where heritage meets innovation, where we preserve our past while designing the future.” 

UAE enables Disney to access new markets. Disney mentions that one-third of the global population is within a four-hour flight of the United Arab Emirates. When Abu Dhabi and Dubai airports are combined, they constitute the largest airline hub globally, with 120 million passengers a year.

The Proximity Advantage: Dubai Poised to Benefit

Although the kingdom of magic will be in Abu Dhabi, Dubai stands in a special position to gain immensely. The two emirates are only an hour’s drive apart, a pleasant ride for visitors and residents alike.

  • Tourists intending to visit the Disney Park in Abu Dhabi will inevitably consider extending their stay to enjoy Dubai’s world-famous landmarks – the Burj Khalifa, Dubai Mall, Palm Jumeirah, and its lively cultural life.
  • This projected influx of “twin-city” tourism will directly reflect a higher demand for accommodation in Dubai.
  • Dubai hotels, serviced apartments, and short-stay holiday lettings will likely experience a sharp rise in occupancy levels.
  • Dubai real estate investors, especially those in the hospitality and short-stay letting sectors, can look forward to higher rental returns and capital value appreciation.

Impact on Dubai’s Real Estate Market

The revelation is likely to have a spillover effect on different segments of Dubai’s real estate market:

Boost in Investor Confidence

The Disney development will enhance investor confidence in the UAE and make Dubai an even more sought-after destination for foreign property investors looking for secure, long-term investments in off-plan properties in Dubai.

Demand from the Workforce

The construction and running of Disney Parks will create thousands of jobs. Though they will mainly reside in Abu Dhabi, there will be an enormous number who, particularly in supporting industries or where their families wish to live in Dubai, might opt to remain in Dubai and travel up. It will generate demand for rental homes and sales, especially in areas with good accessibility to Abu Dhabi, such as Dubai South, Jebel Ali, and Sheikh Zayed Road neighborhoods.

Family Friendly Communities

Dubai communities known for their amenities for families, good schools, and large-sized housing, such as Arabian Ranches, Dubai Hills Estate, and DAMAC Hills, will likely see enhanced demand from end-users and investors looking at this segment.

Commercial Real Estate

The increasing economic activity and tourism will also spur the need for commercial property – shopping malls, restaurants, F&B stores, and office space for firms interested in capitalizing on the expanded market.

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