About Motiongate Dubai

If you are a true Hollywood fan, then Motiongate Dubai is the ultimate destination for you in the UAE capital city. Located in the entertainment world of Dubai Parks and Resorts, Motiongate Dubai brings to life some of Hollywood’s most iconic flicks, ranging from Ghostbusters, Shrek, How to Train Your Dragon, Now You See Me, and so on. From exhilarating rides to intriguing live shows and enriching studio tours, Motiongate Dubai promises an experience of a lifetime in this Middle Eastern movie destination.

The enthralling theme park is divided into six zones namely DreamWorks Animation, Columbia Pictures, Hollywood Theatre, Lionsgate, Smurfs Village, and Studio Central. Embark on an unforgettable adventure as you explore 27 rides and attractions inspired by classic movies and spread through these zones. From kid-friendly family rides to extreme thrill rides, Motiongate has something to offer for all age groups. Meet your beloved characters and explore their world that has been recreated at this bewitching Dubai theme park.

And once you are done with the rides and live entertainment shows, relish sumptuous meals inspired by your favourite characters and shop for gifts and souvenirs for yourself and your loved ones from the themed shops that dot the Motiongate Dubai landscape.

Zones In Motiongate Dubai

Motiongate Dubai has six zones spread through its vast premises. From family, rides to play zones and thrilling adventure rides, witness fascinating live entertainment at the interactive shows of Motiongate Dubai zones. Themed on some blockbuster classics of the years gone by, the attractions at DreamWorks Animation, Columbia Pictures, Hollywood Theatre, Lionsgate, Smurfs Village, and Studio Central bring your favourite movies and characters to life.

DreamWorks Animation
DreamWorks Animation

Meet the legendary stars of DreamWorks Animation in this Motiongate zone in Dubai, which has four fascinating indoor lands inspired by your favourite flicks. The twelve fascinating attractions of this zone include mind-blowing roller coasters and family-friendly rides, interactive play zones, and multimedia theatre shows based on Kung Fu Panda, How to Train Your Dragon, Shrek and Madagascar.

Columbia Pictures
Columbia Pictures

Columbia Pictures is one of the Motiongate Dubai zones inspired by Sony’s immortal classics like Hotel Transylvania, Ghostbusters, Underworld, The Green Hornet, Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs, and Zombieland. Indulge in action-packed thrills at the zone’s seven attractions that recreate your favourite movies in a family water ride, roller coasters, and interactive shows.

Hollywood Theatre
Hollywood Theatre

Motiongate Dubai brings alive the golden era of Hollywood at the must-visit Hollywood Theatre. Dance along to the unforgettable tunes from the 1950s right up to the chartbusters of today at the “Jukebox Evolution”. The high-energy live dance show is a nostalgic trip down memory lane and is included in your Motiongate Dubai ticket.

Lionsgate
Lionsgate

Lionsgate is a Motiongate zone in Dubai that offers visitors mind-blowing thrill attractions, mouth-watering delicacies, live entertainment, and brand-new merchandise inspired by your favourite films. Experience the classic world of the Hunger Games come alive at this site of the Motiongate Dubai zones as you dance away your worries at the exhilarating STEP-UP DUBAI! dance spectacular.

Smurfs Village
Smurfs Village

Walk into the blue world of Smurfs at the Smurfs Village. This Motiongate zone in Dubai houses five exciting attractions which include a theatre show, family rides, and play zones. Explore the iconic fairytale mushroom-top houses and meet a community of loveable blue Smurfs as you indulge in attractions like the Smurf Village Express and Woodland Play Park.

Studio Central
Studio Central

Among the Motiongate Dubai zones, lies Studio Central which brings to life the Golden Age of Hollywood with its real-life movie sets of New York City. Explore the nuances of a working movie studio as you witness the behind-the-scenes of filmmaking, and theatrical opening shows and embark on tours of executive offices.

Zones In Columbia Pictures

Zombieland Blast-off
Zombieland Blast-off

Running through an old amusement park is no child’s play, especially when you are being chased by brain-hungry zombies. Your only hope of escaping the deadly horde is hopping on a mind-blowing 58-meter free-fall drop tower in true Zombieland fashion. So, if you have a minimum height of 130 cm and are brave enough, come along to Zombieland Blast-Off in Columbia Pictures.

The Green Hornet: High-Speed Chase
The Green Hornet: High-Speed Chase

The Green Hornet and Kato need your help to fight off goons and save the day, so hop on their latest invention of rapid-response cars. Zoom through the junkyard on the exhilarating roller-coaster as it mimics the smoothness of Black Beauty and the 65 Chrysler Imperial Crown. If you are at least 105 cm tall and ready for thrilling leaps, the Green Hornet: High-Speed Chase awaits.

Ghostbusters: Battle for New York
Ghostbusters: Battle for New York

Join the Ghostbusters as their new recruit at Ghostbusters: Battle for New York. The city needs its heroes to save it from destruction, so hop on this stunning interactive ride that takes you to the Temple of Gozer to fight a high-stakes rooftop battle. If you have a minimum height of 90 cm, prepare to show off your ghostbusting skills at this Motiongate zone in Dubai.

Zones In Smurf Village

Smurf Village Express
Smurf Village Express

If you are looking for a kid-friendly roller coaster, then Smurf Village Express is perfect for your little ones. Explore the quaint little mushroom-capped homes of the Smurfs as the train takes you past the beautiful farmyards and forest towns, but be careful of the Howlibird. If your children are at least 100 cm tall, hop aboard this blue family-friendly experience.


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Woodland Play Park
Woodland Play Park

The Woodland Play Park in the Motiongate Dubai zones is the ultimate outdoor space for young kids in the Smurfs Village. Let your little ones run wild in this one-of-its-kind open space which lets your imagination flow and brings to life your sense of adventure. All children need to be accompanied by adults throughout this fun and exciting experience.

The Smurfs Meet and Greet
The Smurfs Meet and Greet

This Motiongate zone in Dubai is the dream opportunity for all Smurfs fans to meet their favourite characters. Head to Smurfs Village and you would see the blue residents roaming around and going about their day, but the Smurfs Meet and Greet is a special space to interact with your beloved characters.

Zones In Dreamwork Animation

Madagascar Mad Pursuit!
Madagascar Mad Pursuit!

If you love the adventures of the Zoosters of Madagascar, then you need to head to Madagascar Mad Pursuit! at DreamWorks. This crazy-fast roller coaster is a breathless ride through a dark circus where you chase the Zoosters and try to escape the obsessive Captain DuBois. If you are at least 125 cm tall, then climb aboard and move it, move it!

Dragon Gliders
Dragon Gliders

Fly through the skies with Toothless and Hiccup at Dragon Gliders, one of the most thrilling Motiongate zones in Dubai. Soar above the Forbidden Islands from How to Train Your Dragon on this suspended roller coaster adventure. If you are a minimum of 105 cm in height, the dragons await to take you to the skies. Children must be accompanied by an adult companion on the ride.

Shrek’s Merry Fairy Tale Journey
Shrek’s Merry Fairy Tale Journey

Listen to Shrek and Fiona narrate their epic love story as they showcase a heart-touching puppet show for their little triplets. This Motiongate zone in Dubai recreates the classic tale of Shrek in an interactive ride with interesting twists and surprises that would blow your minds. So, if you have a minimum height of 90 cm, you are welcome to be a part of the show.

Zones In Lionsgate

John Wick
John Wick

Among the most thrilling Motiongate zones in Dubai is the John Wick at Lionsgate, a four-dimensional free-flying roller coaster that twists at every turn, quite literally. The assassin John Wick has an open contract put out on him, and you are allowed to choose to help him or hunt him if you are at least 125 cm tall and have an adult accompanying you if you are a child.

Now You See Me: High Roller
Now You See Me: High Roller

Help the Horsemen in one of their greatest heists at Now You See Me: High Roller. Among the most hair-raising Motiongate zones of Dubai, one needs to roll to win and reveal some huge secrets on this nerve-wracking spin coaster. If you have a minimum height of 120 cm, you are welcome to experience this heist of a lifetime.

Capitol Bullet Train
Capitol Bullet Train

Experience the rush of sitting on a roller coaster that runs at the speed of a bullet train at Capitol Bullet Train. Head to the Capitol from District 12 at this Motiongate zone in Dubai where your transportation is a half-pipe roller coaster. If you are at least 130 cm tall, then an unmatched adrenaline rush is in store for you at Lionsgate.

FAQs Of Motiongate Dubai

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    Motiongate Dubai brings Hollywood to the Middle East with its enthralling attractions and thrilling rides. Divided into six zones, the theme park brings to life some of the most beloved Hollywood classics like Kung Fu Panda, Madagascar, Now You See Me, Shrek, Smurfs, Ghostbusters, and so on. Dine and shop at the movie-inspired outlets, and have the time of your life surrounded by your favourite characters and loved ones. Also there are many nearby attractions that you can visit for a fun expereince.

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