Yas Island to open Warner Bros. themed destination in Abu Dhabi

Miral and Warner Bros. officially announced that a Warner Bros. themed destination is set to open in Abu Dhabi.

Situated on Yas Island, one of the world's leading business, leisure and entertainment destinations, the advancement will consist of the only Warner Bros. branded hotel along with the immersive amusement park.

The first phase of the project, Warner Bros. World Abu Dhabi, is set to open in 2018. Building is underway and rides are in production.

Warner Bros. World Abu Dhabi will combine stories and characters from the Studio's exceptional portfolio of DC Comics Super Heroes universe including Batman, Superman and Wonder Women as well as Warner Bros. Cartoons such as Bugs Bunny, Scooby-Doo and Tom and Jerry. Guests of any ages will be able to step inside Gotham City and Metropolis, and experience the cartoon worlds of Looney Tunes, Hanna-Barbera and more, all under one roofing system.

Found together with the world's very first Ferrari branded amusement park, Ferrari World Abu Dhabi, and the iconic Emirati themed mega water park, Yas Waterworld, Warner Bros. World Abu Dhabi will help Yas Island take its annual visitor tally from 25 million in 2015, to 30 million in 2018, enhancing Yas Island's leading position as the home of supreme leisure and home entertainment experiences.

His Excellency Mohamed Khalifa Al Mubarak, Chairman, Miral, said: "It is extremely amazing to reveal that we are bringing the iconic Warner Bros. brand name to Yas Island. Miral's financial investment in the Warner Bros. World Abu Dhabi amusement park is approximated at 1 billion dollars and is a milestone in the emirate's journey to put Abu Dhabi on the international map and turn into one of the world's leading traveler locations.

"By meeting the international, regional and local need for a world-class home entertainment destination, supported by a similarly world-class travel and tourism infrastructure, we are fulfilling our passion to drive visitor numbers and enhance the UAE's appeal as a truly worldwide location that attract both homeowners and travelling visitors. Miral is central to this development with a variety of considerable and exciting jobs in the pipeline," continued Al Mubarak.

Kevin Tsujihara, Chairman and CEO, Warner Bros. Entertainment commented, "Warner Bros. has actually 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, among the world's leading entertainment destinations, to create a fully-interactive, ingenious and special experience that will allow fans of all ages to experience the most interesting elements of Warner Bros. in an entirely immersive environment.".

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

The Warner Bros. themed destination will be a significant step in keeping Yas Island's momentum and is anticipated to create more than 1000 jobs for the Emirate. We at Miral are very excited to see Warner Bros. World Abu Dhabi take shape over the coming months.".

Miral is establishing Warner Bros. World Abu Dhabi under permit from Warner Bros. Consumer Products.