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Harry Potter May Be the Next Big Thing at Yas Island—Here’s the Buzz

Harry Potter May Be the Next Big Thing at Yas Island—Here’s the Buzz

Warner Bros. World Abu Dhabi may soon expand with a magical Harry Potter land featuring rides, shops, and themed dining.

Well, well, well… just when you thought Yas Island couldn’t possibly outdo itself—BAM! Disneyland drops the mic, and now there’s serious buzz about a Harry Potter-themed land popping up at Warner Bros. World. That’s right. Grab your wands and prep your Butterbeer bellies, folks—because the UAE’s theme park scene is going full spellbound.

What’s the Spell? A Billion-Dirham Expansion in the Works

Let’s talk tea (or should we say potion?). Word on the wizard street (okay, fine—MEED, the very real project intel site) is that Miral, the masterminds behind Yas Island’s non-stop entertainment glow-up, are prepping for a massive expansion worth AED 2–3 billion. That’s billion with a “B”, baby. And what’s the expansion? Oh, just a modest 40,000 square metres of pure wizarding wonder—complete with three epic new rides, magical merch shops, and enough themed eats to make the Hogwarts feast look like snack time.

Is the Wizarding World Coming to Life in the UAE?

Sure, the official confirmation from Miral is still under the invisibility cloak, but let’s be honest—between this and the Disneyland announcement (also landing in Abu Dhabi, mind you), Yas Island is out here building an entertainment empire. Move over Orlando, the Middle East is conjuring some serious theme park supremacy.

Yas Island’s Strategy: Keep It Fresh, Keep It Magical

Recent splashes at Yas Waterworld (new slides, upgraded thrills, and probably a few more epic ways to get water up your nose) show that the strategy is crystal clear: keep things fresh, fun, and fiercely family-friendly. And adding the Harry Potter universe to the mix? That’s not just smart—it’s a master spell for crowd-pleasing success.

If all goes according to plan (and magical permits get granted), construction could kick off this year. Opening date? Somewhere later this decade—but let’s face it, you’re already mentally planning your trip to Diagon Alley 2.0, aren’t you?

So whether you’re more Mickey Mouse ears or Gryffindor scarves, one thing’s for sure: Yas Island isn’t just raising the bar—it’s flying past it on a Firebolt.

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