Dubai, UAE, 21 May 2025: It’s time to lace up those boots and get ready to celebrate the world’s favourite game in the most exciting way possible! Real Madrid World, the world’s first football theme park, is throwing an epic World Football Day weekend at Dubai Parks™ and Resorts on Saturday, 24th and Sunday, 25th May, and it’s all yours for just AED 199!
Whether you’re a future football king or queen, there’s something for boys and girls of all ages to enjoy at this two-day football fiesta!
What’s happening over the weekend?
- Celebration parade at 6:00pm around the Cibeles Fountain: Get your flags ready! March, cheer, and dance along with costumed performers in a football-themed parade at 6:00pm that celebrates the heart and soul of the beautiful game.
- Live match viewing on Saturday, 24th May against Real Sociedad: The countdown is on! Watch Real Madrid take on Real Sociedad, live at the La Cibeles screen at 6:15pm, and be part of the electric atmosphere as fans come together to celebrate every goal, tackle, and triumph.
- Free popcorn hour: Enjoy a free bowl of popcorn from 7:00 pm to 8:00 pm.
- Football workshops for kids (boys & girls!): Little legends can play at La Fábrica Training Pitch and enjoy the magic of football.
- Spin the wheel for cool prizes: Spin to win! From exclusive merch to free experiences across Dubai Holding Entertainment destinations, every spin brings a new surprise.
- DJ party & entertainment dance shows: When the sun sets, the energy turns up! From 7:30pm to 8:30pm, join a high-energy DJ set near the Cibeles Fountain with football anthems and dance-offs!
- Meet & Greet with Bashar Arabi on Sunday, 25th May: Say hello and snap a selfie with fan-favourite Bashar Arabi, content creator, football fanatic, and crowd favourite at La Cibeles Fountain. Catch him in action as he takes on fun football challenges and joins the celebrations!
- Win an official Real Madrid signed jersey: Guests who purchase tickets before 23rd May will have the chance to win an exclusive jersey signed by the entire Real Madrid team, a must-have collector’s item for true fans!
And of course, amid all the football-themed excitement, guests can experience Real Madrid World’s incredible lineup of rides and attractions. From the adrenaline-pumping Hala Madrid coaster, the region’s first wooden coaster, to the sky-high thrills of Stars Flyer, the world’s tallest amusement ride at 460 feet, the park offers something for everyone. Families and young fans can enjoy interactive zones like The Real Challenge, La Fábrica Training Pitch,
and immersive experiences such as The Bernabéu Experience, Meet the Stars, and White Hearts bring the club’s legendary history to life.
For more information and booking, please visit: https://www.dubaiparksandresorts.com/en/special-events/world-football-day
About Real Madrid World (RMW)
Real Madrid World (RMW) located at Dubai Parks™ and Resorts, is the first Real Madrid themed park in the world with over 40 original Real Madrid-themed rides and attractions, world’s tallest amusement ride and dining venues dedicated to families, Real Madrid fans and theme park enthusiasts. It features three zones: CHAMPIONS AVENUE, CELEBRATION PLAZA and STARS UNIVERSE, each zone paying tribute to FIFA’s Best Club of the 20th Century. Some of the attractions include WHITE HEARTS, BERNABÉU EXPERIENCE, HALA MADRID COASTER and THE WAVE–LA OLA. RMW is home of an impressive collection of official Real Madrid retail and merchandise in Dubai where fans can
personalize the Club’s shirtsThe destination is located on Sheikh Zayed Road Exit 5 in Dubai, 15 minutes from Dubai Marina, ideally located between both the Dubai and Abu Dhabi International Airports.
For more information, please visit: www.dubaiparksandresorts.com/realmadridworld
About Dubai Parks™ and Resorts
Dubai Parks™ and Resorts, part of Dubai Holding Entertainment, is the largest theme park destination in the Middle East. The destination comprises of Real Madrid World, MOTIONGATE™ Dubai, LEGOLAND® Dubai Theme Park, LEGOLAND® Water Park, LEGO® themed LEGOLAND® Hotel, LAPITA™ Hotel, Autograph Collection, RIVERLAND™ Dubai.
MOTIONGATE™ Dubai is the flagship theme park in Dubai Parks and Resorts and the largest Hollywood-inspired theme park in the Middle East. Discover the magic of Hollywood like never before and let us introduce you to four world-famous motion picture studios: Dreamworks Animation, Columbia Pictures, Lionsgate, and Smurfs. Based on blockbuster classics like Shrek, Smurfs, Ghostbusters, Madagascar, John Wick and more.
Real Madrid World (RMW) located at Dubai Parks and Resorts, is the newest theme park in Dubai with over 40 original Real Madrid-themed rides and attractions, world’s tallest amusement ride and dining venues dedicated to families, Real Madrid fans and theme park enthusiasts.
LEGOLAND® Dubai Resort offers guests an all-encompassing LEGO® adventure. LEGOLAND Theme Park offers unique and interactive experiences for families bringing the well-known LEGO® brick to life in a playful environment. LEGOLAND® Water Park is the region’s first water park catering to families with children aged 2-12 years old. LEGOLAND Hotel is a 250 LEGO® fully themed rooms that can accommodate a family of five, offering kids’ dedicated services and facilities.
LAPITA™, Dubai Parks™ and Resorts, Autograph Collection, is a 5-star Polynesian-themed family hotel that is part of Marriott International, where guests can stay just steps away from the world-famous parks.
Neon Galaxy is a neon space themed playpark with ninja courses, slides, rope climbing, a wipe-out challenge ball pits and many space themed educational activities that will engage children’s learning while providing endless fun in a safe and stimulating environment.
RIVERLAND™ Dubai, the most instagrammable location in Dubai, is the hub that connects the entire destination with themed food and dining experiences taking visitors on a picturesque journey through The French Village, Boardwalk, India Gate, and The Peninsula, providing the perfect backdrop for friends and families to come together, for great restaurant dining, food and entertainment. Featuring the eco-friendly laser show with colourful lights and laser beams choreographed to the themed music, RIVERLAND™ Dubai continues to offer an array of exciting attractions including the newly launched Riverland Boat for dining on water, while a variety of new F&B trucks bring fresh culinary options to explore. Entry to RIVERLAND™ Dubai for just AED 25 per person online and AED 30 per person at the gate. Entry is free for Annual Pass Holders and guests with a valid ticket to MOTIONGATE™ Dubai, LEGOLAND® Dubai Theme Park, LEGOLAND Water Park, or Neon Galaxy. The destination is located on Sheikh Zayed Road Exit 5 in Dubai, 15 minutes from Dubai Marina, ideally located between both the Dubai and Abu Dhabi International Airports.
For more information, please visit https://www.dubaiparksandresorts.com/en