The world's most loved characters including Batman, Superman and Wonder Women will be brought to life in Abu Dhabi, with the development of theme park Warner Bros. World. The development, with the first stage to open in 2018, will include the only Warner Bros. branded hotel.  

Warner Bros. World Abu Dhabi will bring together stories and characters from the Studio's unparalleled portfolio of super heroes as well cartoons including Bugs Bunny, Scooby-Doo and Tom and Jerry.  Guests will be able to step inside Gotham City, Metropolis and cartoon worlds of Looney Tunes and Hanna-Barbera all under one roof.

Warner Bros. World Abu Dhabi will be situated on Yas Island, one of the world's leading business, leisure and entertainment destinations. It will be located next to the world's first Ferrari theme park, Ferrari World Abu Dhabi and mega water park, Yas Waterworld.  Yas Island is developed and managed by Miral.

His Excellency Mohamed Khalifa Al Mubarak, Chairman, Miral, said: “It is incredibly exciting to announce that we are bringing the iconic Warner Bros. brand to Yas Island. As a first of its kind, the Warner Bros. World Abu Dhabi theme park and branded hotel is a milestone in the emirate's journey to put Abu Dhabi on the global map and become one of the world's leading tourist destinations.

Kevin Tsujihara, Chairman and CEO, Warner Bros. Entertainment commented, “Warner Bros. has been entertaining audiences for more than 90 years with the world's most-loved characters and franchises. 

“Working with our partners at Miral, we'll bring this expertise to Yas Island, one of the world's leading entertainment destinations, to create a fully-interactive, innovative and unique experience that will allow fans of all ages to experience the most exciting aspects of Warner Bros. in a completely immersive environment.”

Mohamed Abdullah Al Zaabi, CEO of Miral, said: “Yas Island will continue looking to expand on its offerings for its visitors through strategic partnerships with world leading organizations.

The Warner Bros. themed destination will be a major step in maintaining Yas Island's momentum and is expected to create more than 1000 jobs for the Emirate.”

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Media Contact: Suzanne Tobin, PR Manager Abu Dhabi Tourism, stobin@tcaabudhabi.ae or 0438776624

About Miral

Responsible for the development and management of Yas Island, Miral's assets encompass entertainment, hospitality, leisure, sport, dining, retail and real estate destinations. Today, Yas Island is home to Ferrari World Abu Dhabi, Yas Waterworld, Yas Links Golf Course, Yas Mall, Yas Marina Circuit, Yas Marina and seven hotels, including the flagship Yas Viceroy. For more information, visit www.miral.ae.

About Yas Island

Yas Island, the UAE's ultimate leisure destination is a playground for fun, adventure, entertainment and thrill-seeking action. The island is home to the World's first Ferrari-inspired theme park, the largest waterpark in the region, venues which host year-round performances by renowned artists, and the Formula 1 Etihad Airways Abu Dhabi Grand Prix.

About Warner Bros. Entertainment

Warner Bros. Entertainment is a global leader in all forms of entertainment and their related businesses across all current and emerging media and platforms.  A Time Warner Company, the fully integrated, broad-based studio is home to one of the most successful collections of brands in the world and stands at the forefront of every aspect of the entertainment industry from feature film, television and home entertainment production and worldwide distribution to DVD, digital distribution, animation, comic books, video games, product and brand licensing, international cinemas and broadcasting.