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Opened in December 2016 as part of the Dubai Parks and Resorts complex in Jebel Ali along Sheikh Zayed Road, Motiongate Dubai is the largest Hollywood-inspired theme park in the Middle East and one of the most ambitious entertainment investments in the Gulf region. The park was developed in partnership with three of the most globally recognized entertainment studios: DreamWorks Animation, Columbia Pictures, and Lionsgate, along with Smurfs Village and the Studio Central arrival zone, creating a five-zone experience that brings some of cinema's most beloved franchises to life through rides, shows, attractions, and character experiences of genuine international quality.
The DreamWorks zone is the park's most popular and child-friendly area, featuring four sub-worlds based on Shrek, Kung Fu Panda, How to Train Your Dragon, and Madagascar. The Madagascar Mad Pursuit is one of the fastest indoor roller coasters in the Middle East, combining high-speed launches with 3D film environments. The Columbia Pictures zone brings Ghostbusters, Underworld, and other action franchises to life through immersive dark rides and themed environments. The Lionsgate zone raises the intensity level significantly, housing the Capitol Bullet Train coaster based on The Hunger Games, Now You See Me: High Roller described as the world's fastest spinning roller coaster for up to four riders, and the John Wick: Open Contract dual-track coaster experience. Smurfs Village provides a gentle and brightly colored family zone for younger visitors. Studio Central serves as the arrival and entertainment hub with live performance spaces and Hollywood styling.
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Book your Motiongate Dubai tickets online in advance as online pricing is significantly better than gate rates and the park uses multi-tier pricing with higher weekend rates; standard adult tickets start from approximately AED 225 to AED 295 depending on the date and platform
Arriving at opening at 11:00 and heading directly to the Lionsgate zone first for Capitol Bullet Train, Now You See Me: High Roller, and John Wick: Open Contract before queues build is the most effective strategy as these attract the longest waits during the midday period
The park is located approximately 30 to 40 minutes from central Dubai near Jebel Ali and a free shuttle bus runs from UAE Exchange Metro Station on the Red Line making it easily accessible without a car
All rides and attractions close 30 minutes before park closing time so plan your final rides accordingly
Note that the DreamWorks zone is the most family-oriented area with fully indoor air-conditioned attractions making it the ideal base for hot-weather visits and an excellent choice during Dubai's summer months
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Motiongate Dubai is located at Dubai Parks and Resorts, Sheikh Zayed Road (E11), near Jebel Ali. By metro, take the Red Line to UAE Exchange Station and transfer to the free F55 bus directly to Dubai Parks and Resorts, approximately 25 minutes. By car, free parking is available at the resort. Taxis and Grab services drop off at the main entrance. From central Dubai the journey takes approximately 30 to 40 minutes.
Yes, Motiongate is well designed for families with children of all ages. Smurfs Village is a dedicated gentle zone for younger visitors. The DreamWorks zone featuring Shrek and Madagascar characters is particularly beloved by children. Children under 3 enter free. Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult aged 18 or over. The park has multiple ride options with varying height requirements, and the fully indoor DreamWorks zone removes weather as a concern entirely.
Yes. Dubai Parks and Resorts offers combo tickets covering Motiongate Dubai combined with LEGOLAND Dubai, LEGOLAND Water Park, or the newly added Real Madrid Park. These multi-park combo passes provide access to two parks for a single day at better value than buying individual tickets separately. Note that LEGOLAND Water Park is closed on Wednesdays.
Motiongate Dubai is open Sunday to Thursday from 11:00 to 20:00 and Friday and Saturday from 11:00 to 21:00. All rides and attractions close 30 minutes before park closing time. Hours may vary during public holidays and special events. Always check the official website at dubaiparksandresorts.com before visiting for the most current schedule on your specific date.
Motiongate Dubai is the largest Hollywood-inspired theme park in the Middle East, located at Dubai Parks and Resorts along Sheikh Zayed Road in Jebel Ali. Opened in 2016 in partnership with DreamWorks Animation, Columbia Pictures, and Lionsgate, it features five themed zones and over 40 rides, roller coasters, and live shows. All zone attractions are included in the standard admission ticket.
Yes, the DreamWorks zone is fully indoor and air-conditioned making it an excellent choice during Dubai's hot summer months. The park also has indoor dining and retail throughout its five zones. Outdoor areas can be very hot from May to September, so timing outdoor rides early in the morning immediately after opening at 11:00 and retreating to indoor zones during peak afternoon heat is the recommended strategy for summer visits.
The top rides include the Capitol Bullet Train from The Hunger Games in Lionsgate, Now You See Me: High Roller described as the world's fastest spinning roller coaster, John Wick: Open Contract dual-track coaster, and Madagascar Mad Pursuit, one of the fastest indoor roller coasters in the Middle East. The Ghostbusters Spectacular dark ride in the Columbia Pictures zone and the How to Train Your Dragon 4D Experience in DreamWorks are also consistently highly rated.
Motiongate Dubai has five themed zones. DreamWorks features Shrek, Kung Fu Panda, How to Train Your Dragon, and Madagascar worlds. Columbia Pictures houses Ghostbusters, Underworld, and other action-franchise experiences. Lionsgate contains The Hunger Games, Now You See Me, and John Wick attractions. Smurfs Village is a dedicated family zone for younger visitors. Studio Central is the arrival and entertainment hub with live shows and Hollywood staging.
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Motiongate Dubai, Dubai, United Arab EmiratesMotion Gate Street, Dubai, دبي, United Arab Emirates
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