The World of Riverland™, MOTIONGATE™ Dubai, Real Madrid World, and LEGOLAND® Dubai Resort return with thrilling rides, immersive worlds, family adventures, games and non-stop entertainment.
Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 18 September 2026: The wait is almost over. Dubai Parks™ and Resorts will welcome guests from 7 October 2026, bringing together MOTIONGATE™ Dubai, Real Madrid World, LEGOLAND® Dubai Resort and The World of Riverland™ for the start of a highly anticipated entertainment season.
As one of the region’s largest integrated theme park destinations, Dubai Parks™ and Resorts gives guests more ways to shape their day, bringing together high-speed rollercoasters, immersive movie worlds, football, family adventures, games, dining and staycations in one place. Guests can step into the worlds of their favourite films at MOTIONGATE™ Dubai, experience the passion of the world’s most successful football club at Real Madrid World, build and splash at LEGOLAND® Dubai Resort, or challenge family and friends across an all-new line-up of experiences at The World of Riverland™.
The reopening also comes just ahead of the October mid-term break, giving families more ways to spend time together across the destination.
This season brings more to discover at The World of Riverland™, with a new bowling experience and Lamborghini Automobili Racing Simulators joining its mix of competitive and social entertainment, attractions, games and dining experiences.
Fernando Eiroa, Chief Executive Officer of Dubai Holding Entertainment, said: “The reopening of Dubai Parks™ and Resorts marks a significant moment for us and our guests. Bringing together world-class rides and immersive entertainment, family attractions, dining and staycations, the destination offers something for residents and visitors of all ages. As the season begins, we are building on this diverse offering with new experiences to discover and more reasons to visit and return. We have an exciting season ahead, with much more still to come.”
Step inside the movies at MOTIONGATE™ Dubai
At MOTIONGATE™ Dubai, the Hollywood-inspired park becomes an entire movie world to explore. Across 29 rides and attractions inspired by DreamWorks Animation, Columbia Pictures and Lionsgate, guests can move from family adventures and character encounters to some of the destination’s biggest thrills.
Race through the dark aboard Madagascar Mad Pursuit, take flight with Hiccup and Toothless on Dragon Gliders, experience The Hunger Games – Capitol Bullet Train, or discover worlds inspired by Shrek, Kung Fu Panda, The Smurfs and other much-loved characters.
Live the passion of Real Madrid
At Real Madrid World, the world’s only Real Madrid theme park turns the heritage, passion and excitement of the legendary club into more than 40 attractions and experiences.
Guests can take on the Hala Madrid Coaster, soar 460 feet above the park aboard Stars Flyer, explore the club’s history through the Bernabéu Experience, test their skills at La Fábrica Training Pitch or come face-to-face with football icons at Meet the Stars.
From devoted supporters to families and thrill-seekers, Real Madrid World offers a different kind of theme park adventure, with something for everyone.
Play, compete and connect at The World of Riverland™
At The World of Riverland™, entertainment is designed to bring people together. Positioned as an affordable family entertainment hub, the destination champions competitive socialising, with a wide range of new experiences that give families and friends more reasons to meet, play and challenge one another.
Guests can race around the go-karting track, put their skills to the test with archery and axe throwing, take on shooting challenges, tackle puzzles at Perplex City and The Hidden Chamber, play a round of mini golf or head indoors for Neon Galaxy and arcade entertainment. This season, the line-up grows further with a bowling experience and Lamborghini Automobili Racing Simulators, adding new ways for groups to compete for the highest score, fastest lap or simply bragging rights.
Set across French Village, Boardwalk, Sports Boulevard and The Peninsula, The World of Riverland™ combines attractions with restaurants, cafés, entertainment and outdoor spaces, creating an accessible destination where guests can meet for a game, stay for dinner or make it part of a full day at Dubai Parks™ and Resorts.
Build, splash and explore at LEGOLAND® Dubai Resort
At LEGOLAND® Dubai Resort, families with younger adventurers can create their own day across LEGOLAND® Dubai Theme Park, LEGOLAND® Water Park and LEGOLAND® Hotel.
The Theme Park features more than 40 rides and attractions, while the Water Park offers 20 slides and water attractions designed for families to experience together. From building and interactive play to rides, water adventures and MINILAND, the resort puts shared family experiences at the centre of the day.
Guests looking to extend their visit can enjoy a new season of prehistoric adventures at T-REX Glamping. LEGOLAND® Hotel offers a playful family stay, while Lapita, Dubai Parks and Resorts, Autograph Collection provides an enchanted Polynesian-inspired resort experience.
Dubai Parks™ and Resorts will welcome guests from 7 October 2026. Tickets to MOTIONGATE™ Dubai and Real Madrid World start from AED 295, while entry to The World of Riverland™ starts from AED 25.
Book your tickets now: https://www.dubaiparksandresorts.com/en.
About Dubai Holding Entertainment™:
Dubai Holding Entertainment is one of the largest diversified entertainment groups in the region. It develops, operates and manages some of Dubai’s most iconic attractions and family destinations, creating exceptional experiences, attracting millions of visitors each year. The portfolio includes Dubai Parks™ and Resorts, the Middle East’s largest theme park, comprising of MOTIONGATE™ Dubai, the largest Hollywood-inspired theme park in the region, LEGOLAND® Dubai Theme Park, LEGOLAND® Water Park, and the region’s only LEGO® themed LEGOLAND® Hotel as well as Real Madrid World, the first ever football theme park together with The World of Riverland™ where you can live Dubai’s most surprising day out with many entertainment, dining and fun options. LAPITA™, Dubai Parks™ and Resorts, Autograph Collection, a 5-star Polynesian-themed family hotel that is part of Marriott International, offers guests a stay just steps from the world-famous parks T-REX Glamping, also at Dubai Parks™ and Resorts, is the world’s only dinosaur-themed glamping experience. Owned and operated by Dubai Holding Entertainment, the destination offers premium short-stay accommodation in air-conditioned tents and family suites, alongside themed dining and dinosaur-inspired entertainment. Coca-Cola Arena, one of the region’s largest multipurpose indoor arenas; Wild Wadi Waterpark™, a premium boutique waterpark experience, with views of Burj Al Arab Jumeirah; ROXY Cinemas, offering a premium cinema experience across Dubai including Roxy Xtreme, the largest screen in Middle East and North Africa; The Green Planet Dubai, the Middle East’s only indoor tropical rainforest with an outdoor Nature Park, Global Village, the region’s leading multicultural family destination for culture, shopping, and entertainment (between October and April); Ain Dubai, the largest and tallest observation wheel in the world, The View Palm Jumeirah,the highest vantage point on Palm Jumeirah with 240 meters above ground with 360-degree views; Arabian Radio Network (ARN), the largest radio network in the region; MPN, a multimedia sales house operating premium out-of-home assets, video production, event sponsorship, and activations; among many others.