{
  "id": 4907438,
  "title": "Abu Dhabi’s three Harry Potter-themed lands set for September 7 reveal",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/01/abu-dhabis-three-harry-potter-themed-lands-set-for-september-7-reveal",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-09-01T17:49:35.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The National Business",
    "slug": "the-national-business",
    "url": "https://www.thenationalnews.com/lifestyle/things-to-do/2026/09/01/abu-dhabis-three-harry-potter-themed-lands-set-for-september-7-reveal/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Warner Bros Discovery and Miral have unveiled plans for three Harry Potter-themed lands at Abu Dhabi's Warner Bros World development, scheduled for reveal on September 7, 2023. The Abu Dhabi expansion builds upon the original Harry Potter attraction, which was initially described as a single, significant land. Instead of the anticipated three lands, the theme park will now feature Harry Potter-themed rides alongside existing DC-themed attractions. The Harry Potter development will be the first of its kind in the Middle East, as well as the first permanent Harry Potter-themed project outside of Universal Studios. Concept art and attraction names remain undisclosed, but the proposed lands may include Hogwarts Castle, Diagon Alley, Hogsmeade, and the Forbidden Forest, with three original rides. The development, which began under Miral and Warner Bros Discovery in 2022, is projected to open in 2029, though the official launch date remains unconfirmed. The announcement came as international fans gathered in London for the Back to Hogwarts celebration, with Abu Dhabi fans expressing excitement about the upcoming theme park destination.",
  "summary": "Plans for three Harry Potter-themed lands at Warner Bros World Abu Dhabi have been revealed during Tuesday’s live-streamed Back to Hogwarts Showcase. The Yas Island development had previously been described as a single themed land. A brief teaser opens on the enchanted Ford Anglia from the films before the car takes flight and the distinctive Warner Bros World water tower comes into view. It ends…",
  "key_points": [
    "Three Harry Potter-themed lands to reveal at Abu Dhabi's Warner Bros World on September 7, 2023.",
    "First permanent Harry Potter attraction outside Universal Studios, set to open by 2029.",
    "Proposed lands may include Hogwarts Castle, Diagon Alley, Hogsmeade, and Forbidden Forest."
  ],
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        "outlet": "The National UAE",
        "title": "Abu Dhabi’s three Harry Potter-themed lands set for September 7 reveal",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/01/abu-dhabis-three-harry-potter-themed-lands-set-for-september-7-reveal-4909800",
        "published": "2026-09-01T17:49:35.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}