Motiongate Dubai is a Hollywood-inspired theme park located within the Dubai Parks and Resorts complex, featuring thrilling rides and attractions based on popular film franchises from major studios including DreamWorks Animation, Columbia Pictures, and Lionsgate.
Key Features and Zones
The park is the largest of its kind in the Middle East and is divided into five main themed areas:
Studio Central: The entrance area, themed around the Golden Age of Hollywood, offering a peek into the art of filmmaking and live theatrical shows.
Columbia Pictures: Features seven attractions based on films like Ghostbusters, Hotel Transylvania, and Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs. This zone includes the interactive “Ghostbusters: Battle For New York” dark ride and “The Green Hornet: High Speed Chase” roller coaster.
DreamWorks: A massive indoor area covering four sub-zones themed to Shrek, Madagascar, Kung Fu Panda, and How to Train Your Dragon. Attractions include “Dragon Gliders,” a suspended roller coaster, and the high-speed “Mad Pursuit” coaster.
The Smurfs’ Village: A family-friendly area with five attractions, including the “Smurf Village Express” roller coaster and interactive play zones, all themed to the classic blue characters.
Lionsgate: Features high-adrenaline rides based on The Hunger Games, Now You See Me, and the John Wick film series, including “Capitol Bullet Train” and the world’s fastest spinning roller coaster, “Now You See Me: High Roller”.
Plan Your Visit
Location: Dubai Parks and Resorts, Sheikh Zayed Road, Opposite Palm Jebel Ali, Dubai, UAE.
Operating Hours: Typically open Sunday to Thursday from 11:00 am to 8:00 pm, and Friday and Saturday from 11:00 am to 9:00 pm. Hours may vary by season, so check the official Dubai Parks and Resorts website for the most current information.
Tickets: Various ticket options are available, including single-park day passes and multi-park passes that offer access to neighboring parks like LEGOLAND Dubai and Real Madrid World. Tickets can be purchased through the official Dubai Parks and Resorts booking page.
Dining: The park offers nine themed restaurants and fifteen retail outlets, but outside food and beverages are not permitted.
Accommodation: On-site hotels are available, including the Polynesian-themed Lapita Hotel and LEGOLAND Hotel, for a fully immersive stay.
