Dubai and Abu Dhabi theme parks 2026: IMG, Motiongate, Bollywood, Ferrari World

The short version

Dubai and neighbouring Abu Dhabi (1 hour away) have six full theme parks. Each is specialised — there's no "all-in-one Disney park" here. You pick by age and interest.

Dubai Parks & Resorts (combined ticket)

Compound in Jebel Ali, 3 parks + Lapita Hotel:

Motiongate Dubai (310 AED)

Hollywood park by Sony, DreamWorks, Lionsgate films. 27 rides:

• John Wick: Open Contract — VR experience
• Hunger Games: Capitol Bullet Train — high-speed coaster
• Madagascar Mad Pursuit — family coaster
• Smurfs Studio Tour — for the little ones

Best for teens 12-18 and Hollywood fans.

Bollywood Parks Dubai (270 AED)

The only Bollywood park in the world:

• Lagaan Bollywood Parks Stunt Show
• Mumbai Chowk — market zone, Indian food
• Rock On Pavilion — concert theatre

Exotic and interesting, but without American-style classic rides. Best for cultural interest 14+.

Legoland Dubai (310 AED)

The only Legoland in the Middle East. 40+ rides for 2-12 year olds:

• The Dragon Coaster — beginner coaster
• MINILAND — Dubai miniature in LEGO
• Lego Studios 4D Cinema — immersive

Legoland Water Park next door (separate ticket 210 AED).

Best for 4-10. Teens will be bored.

Combined ticket (655 AED, 3 parks in a day)

Savings vs three separate. Day-pass for all three on one ticket. Good if you have 2+ days at Jebel Ali.

IMG Worlds of Adventure (340 AED)

Largest indoor theme park in the world (140 000 m²). Fully air-conditioned — ideal in heat.

• Marvel Zone — Hulk, Spider-Man, Avengers Battle
• Cartoon Network Zone — Powerpuff Girls, Ben 10
• Lost Valley Dinosaur Adventure — dinosaurs, 5+
• IMG Boulevard — restaurants and shops

Best for 6-14, especially Marvel and Cartoon Network fans. Adults have a fine day too.

Yas Island (Abu Dhabi, 1 hour from Dubai)

Three parks on one island plus mall and beach:

Ferrari World Abu Dhabi (310 AED)

The red Ferrari roof, 200 000 m², 30+ rides:

• Formula Rossa — world's fastest coaster, 240 km/h
• Flying Aces — second-fastest, 120 km/h
• Mission Ferrari — VR coaster
• Junior GP — family go-karts

Best for teens 12+ and car enthusiasts. Few sections for small kids.

Warner Bros. World Abu Dhabi (310 AED)

The only indoor Warner Bros. park in the world. Six "cities":

• Gotham City — Batman, Joker rides
• Metropolis — Superman
• Cartoon Junction — Looney Tunes for the small ones
• Bedrock — Flintstones
• Dynamite Gulch — Wild West coaster
• Hub of Adventure — central plaza

Best for 5-12, especially DC and Looney Tunes fans. Indoor, AC.

Yas Waterworld (310 AED)

Not a theme park but in the same complex. 45 rides, "Emirati pearl-diver legend" theme. Best for 7-15.

What to pick

By age:

• 2-5 — Legoland (soft rides) or Cartoon Junction at Warner Bros
• 6-10 — Legoland for younger, IMG for active, Warner Bros for DC fans
• 11-15 — IMG, Motiongate, Ferrari World
• 16+ and adults — IMG, Ferrari World, Bollywood (cultural)

By budget (4 people, one day):

• One park: 1 240-1 360 AED + 400 AED food + 200 taxi = 1 850-2 000
• Dubai Parks combo: 2 620 AED + food + taxi = ~3 200
• Yas Island combo: 2 800 AED 2-park ticket

By location:

• Based Marina/Downtown — IMG (City Walk) closest, 20 min taxi
• Kids run the trip — Hotel Lapita inside Dubai Parks Resort
• Going to Abu Dhabi — Yas Hotel over the F1 track + Ferrari World + Warner Bros

When to go

• Weekdays November-April — ideal, queues 5-10 min on top rides
• Weekends November-April — 30-45 min queues
• Summer May-September — indoor parks (IMG, Warner Bros) only; outdoor closes midday
• Eid and DSF — peak load, queues 60+ min

What to bring

• Water bottle — parks don't mind
• Snacks (inside 60-100 AED per sandwich)
• Closed shoes and a hat for outdoor parks
• Phone strap or zip-pocket (rides shake)
• Powerbank — big day of photos and app navigation

Hacks

• Express Pass at IMG and Warner Bros — +100-150 AED a ticket, skips main-ride queues. Worth it on peak weekends.
• Eat outside the park — head to the mall food court for an hour, saves 20 %
• Height/weight limits on parametric rides — check before you go
• Photo booth shots are pricey (50-80 AED each), download free via the app where rides allow
• High-season time slots — pre-book online, walk-in may be sold out

Tip: on a 5+ day Dubai trip with two theme parks, do Day 2 (IMG indoor) and Day 5 (Yas Island combo) so the kid gets a recovery day in between.

For a family package with Lapita or Yas hotel + 2-3 park combos, message us — we'll cost it.