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Harry Potter lands at Warner Bros. World Abu Dhabi: What’s confirmed, from Diagon Alley to Hogwarts

Somewhere, a Hogwarts letter is being drafted with a Yas Island address on it. Miral and Warner Bros. Discovery Global Experiences have confirmed what Potterheads across the region have been not-so-quietly hoping for: Three full-scale Harry Potter lands are coming to Warner Bros. World Abu Dhabi. Tada, that means Diagon Alley, Hogwarts, and the Forbidden Forest, spread across a genuinely enormous…

Harry Potter lands at Warner Bros. World Abu Dhabi: What’s confirmed, from Diagon Alley to Hogwarts

Warner Bros. World Abu Dhabi is set to unveil three full-scale Harry Potter lands, including Diagon Alley, Hogwarts, and the Forbidden Forest, spanning a massive 63,000 square meters. The project, a partnership between Miral and Warner Bros. Discovery Global Experiences, is tentatively set for completion in 2028, providing a unique, immersive experience for fans of the iconic franchise.

Visitors can expect to explore enchanting wand shops, wizarding storefronts, and atmospheric forests when the park opens. Warner Bros. Discovery Global Experiences President Simon Robinson expressed excitement about the new addition, stating that it strengthens the connection between the franchise and its dedicated fans. This will be the first permanent Harry Potter attraction outside a Universal-operated park and marks a significant step for Abu Dhabi's tourism and entertainment scene.

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