India, May 16 -- Abu Dhabi has been picking up steam for a host of tourist attractions, and the newly announced Disneyland is just another feather in its cap. The Walt Disney Company shared plans for a new Disney theme park on 7 May while shedding light on the growing prominence of the United Arab Emirates as a global financial and entertainment hub. The waterfront resort will come to life in Abu Dhabi's playground - Yas Island, and will be developed in partnership with local firm Miral.

All about the new Disneyland in Abu Dhabi

In a new statement, Disney said that it aims to attract tourists from "the Middle East and Africa, India, Asia, Europe, and beyond." The announcement came before US President Donald Trump visited Saudi Arabia, ...