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Disneyland: Leisure haven eyed to be Abu Dhabi’s mega economic booster

Disneyland: Leisure haven eyed to be Abu Dhabi’s mega economic booster

Disney’s latest theme park announcement will turbo-charge Abu Dhabi’s efforts to amp up its tourism and carve a niche on the globe. The venue is set to not only bring a wave of childhood nostalgia to adults who grew up watching Disney classics and showcase its legacy to children of this generation, but also will be a vital impetus for the capital’s economy. With only six such enthralling parks in the world, Abu Dhabi will proudly host the seventh wonder and the first of its kind in the Middle East, Africa, and a large portion of Asia. This strategic move brings Disneyland closer to a substantial global population, around 4.8 billion people, while solidifying Abu Dhabi’s position on the tourism map.