Yas Island Celebrates Announcement of Disney Theme Park Resort with a Record-Breaking Drone Show, Landmark Illuminations, Live Performances and Fireworks Spectacular

• Over 9,000 drones lit up Yas Island’s sky in celebration of the landmark announcement of the Middle East’s first-ever Disney theme park resort destination
• Global Celebrities – Tyrese Gibson, Naomi Campbell, Nancy Ajram, Chiara Ferragni, and Ed Westwick joined the celebrations on Wednesday May 7th on Yas Island
• Guests were treated to a live performance featuring world-renowned pianist Lang Lang alongside beloved Emirati icon, Rashed Alnuaimi, Kerry Ellis and Sonya Balsara
• Iconic UAE landmarks including Burj Khalifa and Aldar HQ lit up with dazzling visuals

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates – May 8, 2025: History was made last night as Miral and The Walt Disney Company celebrated the official announcement of the Middle East and Africa’s first-ever Disney theme park resort destination with a record breaking 9,000 drone show and fireworks spectacle. The show, which took place at Yas Links, also featured a live performance of world-renowned pianist Lang Lang alongside iconic Emirati singer Rashed Alnuaimi, queen of the West End, Kerry Ellis and classical sensation, Sonya Balsara.