UAE Amusement Parks Market

UAE Amusement Parks Market Overview: 

The UAE amusement parks market size reached USD 282.00 Million in 2024. Looking forward, IMARC Group expects the market to reach USD 496.04 Million by 2033, exhibiting a growth rate (CAGR) of 5.81% during 2025-2033. Tourism development, regional youth population growth, rising leisure spending, and infrastructure investments contribute to expanding UAE amusement parks market share.

UAE Amusement Parks Market Trends: 

Rise of Integrated Resort Experiences

The UAE amusement parks market is witnessing a shift toward integrated resort-style entertainment destinations that combine theme parks with hotels, retail, dining, and leisure facilities. This multi-faceted approach is designed to boost visitor retention and increase average spend per visitor. Notable example include Ferrari World Abu Dhabi, which is part of a larger entertainment ecosystem. For instance, in August 2024, Ferrari World Yas Island in Abu Dhabi opened the world’s first Ferrari-branded esports arena. The high-tech venue will offer 20 Gran Turismo simulators, three Formula 1 simulators, and PC and console gaming stations with pro-level gear. Designed to enhance Abu Dhabi’s tourism appeal, the arena reflects Ferrari World’s focus on immersive innovation. These integrated venues serve both domestic and international tourists, aligning with the UAE's vision to diversify its economy through tourism. As consumer demand shifts toward experiential and multi-day activities, such models are expected to play a key role in driving UAE amusement parks market growth by enhancing value propositions and encouraging extended visitor engagement.

Focus on Cultural and Edutainment Attractions

There is a growing emphasis on incorporating cultural narratives and educational components within amusement park offerings in the UAE. Operators are curating experiences that align with regional heritage, environmental awareness, and STEM-based learning to engage younger audiences and families. Attractions featuring Emirati folklore, sustainable themes, and science-based activities are gaining popularity, particularly within school group segments. For instance, Yas Waterworld Yas Island, Abu Dhabi unveiled a major expansion opening July 1, 2025, adding over 20 new rides, slides, and experiences across a 13,445 sqm area. Themed as the “Lost City,” highlights include Al Falaj Race (dueling raft race), Bahamut’s Rage (log flume), and Al Sahel Junior (mini boomerango). With these additions, the park now offers over 60 attractions. This trend aligns with the UAE’s broader strategy of fostering cultural preservation and knowledge development through entertainment. By blending fun with education, parks are broadening their appeal and differentiating themselves in a competitive leisure landscape. The expansion of edutainment offerings is anticipated to support long-term UAE Amusement Parks market growth by attracting a diverse demographic and encouraging repeat visitation.

UAE Amusement Parks Market Segmentation: 

IMARC Group provides an analysis of the key trends in each segment of the market, along with forecasts at the regional and country levels for 2025-2033. Our report has categorized the market based on rides, revenue source, and age group. 

Rides Insights:

• Mechanical Rides
• Water Rides
• Others

The report has provided a detailed breakup and analysis of the market based on the rides. This includes mechanical rides, water rides, and others.

Revenue Source Insights:

• Ticket
• Food and Beverage
• Merchandise
• Hotels/Resorts
• Others

A detailed breakup and analysis of the market based on the revenue source have also been provided in the report. This includes ticket, food and beverage, merchandise, hotels/resorts, and others.

Age Group Insights:

• Up to 18 Years
• 19 to 35 Years
• 36 to 50 Years
• 51 to 65 Years
• More than 65 Years

The report has provided a detailed breakup and analysis of the market based on the age group. This includes up to 18 years, 19 to 35 years, 36 to 50 years, 51 to 65 years, and more than 65 years.

Regional Insights: 

• Dubai 
• Abu Dhabi 
• Sharjah 
• Others 

The report has also provided a comprehensive analysis of all the major regional markets, which include Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Sharjah, and others. 

Competitive Landscape: 

The market research report has also provided a comprehensive analysis of the competitive landscape. Competitive analysis such as market structure, key player positioning, top winning strategies, competitive dashboard, and company evaluation quadrant has been covered in the report. Also, detailed profiles of all major companies have been provided. 

UAE Amusement Parks Market News:

• In May 2025, Disney and Miral Group announced plans to build Disney’s first Middle East theme park on Yas Island, Abu Dhabi. The resort will combine Disney storytelling with Emirati culture and be designed by Disney Imagineers, while Miral will fund, build, and operate it.

UAE Amusement Parks Market Report Coverage: 

 
Key Questions Answered in This Report: 

• How has the UAE amusement parks market performed so far and how will it perform in the coming years? 
• What is the breakup of the UAE amusement parks market on the basis of rides? 
• What is the breakup of the UAE amusement parks market on the basis of revenue source? 
• What is the breakup of the UAE amusement parks market on the basis of age group? 
• What is the breakup of the UAE amusement parks market on the basis of region? 
• What are the various stages in the value chain of the UAE amusement parks market?
• What are the key driving factors and challenges in the UAE amusement parks market? 
• What is the structure of the UAE amusement parks market and who are the key players? 
• What is the degree of competition in the UAE amusement parks market?

Key Benefits for Stakeholders: 

• IMARC’s industry report offers a comprehensive quantitative analysis of various market segments, historical and current market trends, market forecasts, and dynamics of the UAE amusement parks market from 2019-2033. 
• The research report provides the latest information on the market drivers, challenges, and opportunities in the UAE amusement parks market. 
• Porter's five forces analysis assist stakeholders in assessing the impact of new entrants, competitive rivalry, supplier power, buyer power, and the threat of substitution. It helps stakeholders to analyze the level of competition within the UAE amusement parks industry and its attractiveness. 
• Competitive landscape allows stakeholders to understand their competitive environment and provides an insight into the current positions of key players in the market.