Disneyland Abu Dhabi is Official – and the Burj Khalifa lit up in celebration

Dubai: In a dazzling display of lights and magic, the Burj Khalifa lit up in signature Disney blue to mark the official announcement of Disneyland Abu Dhabi – the first Disney theme park in the region.

The tallest building in the world transformed into a glowing tribute to the House of Mouse on Friday night, with animated visuals and familiar Disney motifs projected across its towering facade. The grand reveal stunned onlookers as the Burj shimmered in shades of electric blue, signaling not just an announcement but a cultural milestone for the UAE.

The upcoming Disneyland will be located on Yas Island in Abu Dhabi, already a tourism powerhouse home to attractions like Warner Bros. World, Ferrari World, and Yas Waterworld. The new theme park will add an unmistakable touch of Disney magic to the region, promising to attract fans from across the globe.

While details about the specific lands, attractions, and opening date are still under wraps, the UAE’s partnership with Disney underscores its ambitions to be at the forefront of global tourism and entertainment. This marks the first Disneyland to open in the Middle East.

The announcement has sparked waves of excitement on social media, with fans sharing clips of the Burj Khalifa lighting up and speculating about what Disney stories might come to life in Abu Dhabi.

With this historic move, the UAE continues to position itself as a global leisure destination—where fantasy, innovation, and ambition collide under one spectacular skyline.