Warner Bros. World Abu Dhabi will introduce three Harry Potter-themed lands.
Hogwarts Castle, Diagon Alley and the Forbidden Forest have been confirmed.
A full reveal is scheduled for 7 September 2026 at 12pm UAE time.
Fans can immerse themselves in the wizarding world at Warner Bros. World Abu Dhabi.
Potterheads, unite. Muggles, look away. Harry Potter fans have even more magic to look forward to in Abu Dhabi. Warner Bros. World Yas Island has revealed that its upcoming Wizarding World expansion will feature three separate Harry Potter-themed lands, rather than the single area previously announced.
The news was teased during Tuesday’s live-streamed Back to Hogwarts Showcase. The short video opens with the enchanted Ford Anglia from the films before the car takes flight, revealing the unmistakable Warner Bros. World Abu Dhabi water tower. The clip concludes with the words “Three new themed lands” and confirms that a full reveal will take place on 7 September 2026.
The official Harry Potter Instagram account has also shared further details, stating: “It’s official! Hogwarts Castle, Diagon Alley and the Forbidden Forest are coming to @wbworldyasisland, Abu Dhabi.”
A countdown is now underway, with the next announcement scheduled for Monday, 7 September 2026 at 12pm UAE time. The reveal should provide a closer look at how Hogwarts Castle, Diagon Alley and the Forbidden Forest will be recreated on Yas Island, along with further details on attractions, experiences and the scale of the highly anticipated expansion.
Located in the world’s largest indoor theme park, Warner Bros. World Abu Dhabi, this will be the first Harry Potter attraction in the Middle East, and it will be the only Harry Potter attraction in the world to have both Hogwarts Castle and Diagon Alley.
Diagon Alley is expected to feature large, colourful displays integrated into its quirky buildings, much like in the films and books. The street’s design was inspired by Victoria Street in Edinburgh, Scotland. Meanwhile, Hogwarts, Harry Potter’s famous school, is designed as a Gothic, church-like castle drawing inspiration from several historic locations across the UK, such as Alnwick Castle, which was also used as a filming location for the early Harry Potter movies. Elsewhere, in the Forbidden Forest, you can expect to see giant spiders and all the creatures you’d expect to find here.
The character who sleeps in the cupboard under the stairs has become a global phenomenon. Harry Potter spans eight films and is based on the best-selling book series, which has sold over 600 million copies worldwide, has been distributed in more than 200 territories, and has been translated into over 80 languages.
Pam Lifford, President, Global Brands and Experiences at Warner Bros. Discovery, stated: “The Wizarding World offers something for fans of every age to enjoy. The original Harry Potter stories and the blockbuster film series continue to captivate and inspire hundreds of millions of fans around the world, and our Global Themed Entertainment team, together with our world-class partner Miral, will expand our successful Warner Bros. World Abu Dhabi to bring this magical experience to life.”
The project will be the world’s sixth Harry Potter-themed park. The others are in Beijing, China; California and Florida in the US; Leavesden in the United Kingdom; and Osaka in Japan.
The Harry Potter-themed lands will join the six existing immersive worlds at Warner Bros. However, the opening date has not yet been announced.
Sounds like a magical day out.
Where: Warner Bros. World Yas Island, Yas Island, Abu Dhabi
Contact: www.wbworldabudhabi.com