Miral will invest more than AED 12 billion in Yas Island over the next five years, funding new attractions, theme-park expansions and additional hotel capacity in Abu Dhabi.
Miral Yas Island investment will cover attractions and hotels
The programme will introduce new immersive rides and experiences, expand existing attractions and add hotel rooms across the island. Miral said the spending is separate from the previously announced Disney Theme Park Resort project.
Specific project names, room numbers and opening dates were not disclosed. The company said the investment will also support job creation and skills development in Abu Dhabi’s tourism sector.
How the plans fit Yas Island’s next phase
The investment builds on a destination that already includes Ferrari World, Yas Waterworld, Warner Bros. World Abu Dhabi, SeaWorld Abu Dhabi, CLYMB and teamLab Phenomena Abu Dhabi. Miral also manages Yas Bay Waterfront, Yas Marina and Etihad Arena.
The company said the five-year pipeline supports Abu Dhabi’s Tourism Strategy 2030. Gulf News reports that the new programme covers rides, upgrades and hotel rooms, while The National reports that the wider plans include further hospitality development.
“This investment reflects our commitment to Abu Dhabi’s long-term vision and our ambition to continue shaping one of the world’s most dynamic tourism destinations.”
Mohamed Khalifa Al Mubarak, chairman of Miral
Miral’s portfolio is already part of a broader expansion of Yas Island, which will also include the Disney project and a Harry Potter-themed land within Warner Bros. World Abu Dhabi. Our earlier coverage looks at Sphere Abu Dhabi’s planned Yas Island opening.
The latest announcement sets the spending envelope, but leaves the individual attractions and hotel projects to be announced later.
How much is Miral investing in Yas Island?
Miral will invest more than AED 12 billion across Yas Island over the next five years.
What will the Yas Island investment fund?
The programme will fund new immersive rides and experiences, expansions to existing attractions, and additional hotel rooms.
Is the investment part of the Disney project?
No. Miral said the Yas Island investment is separate from the previously announced Disney Theme Park Resort project.
