Warner Bros. World Yas Island Abu Dhabi is one of the most iconic attractions in the UAE. And this Abu Dhabi theme park has now officially been named the best theme park in the world. Yes, as announced on Instagram by the theme park, it has become the first attraction in the Middle East to win the 2026 Liseberg Applause Award.
Warner Bros. World Yas Island Named The Best Theme Park
This is truly a big award, as only one park is selected in each award cycle. Warner Bros. World Yas Island now stands among past winners, such as Universal Studios Japan, Tokyo DisneySea, and Siam Park in Spain. A major milestone not just for the theme park, but also for Abu Dhabi’s tourism and entertainment sector. This shows how Yas Island grows to continue into one of the UAE’s biggest visitor destinations.
The Park Is Owned And Operated By Miral
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For the unversed, the theme park is owned and operated by Abu Dhabi-based Miral. This award was presented as part of the International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions (IAAPA) Honours Event. The park was recognised for excellence in areas, which included operations management and creative design. For those who aren’t aware, this brand also owns and operates mega parks like Ferrari World Abu Dhabi and SeaWorld Abu Dhabi.
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More About The Applause Award
The Applause Award, for those who are wondering, is an international award, which is given by Liseberg. This is a theme park in Gothenburg, Sweden. It has been given out every two years and is widely considered the Oscars for the global theme parks. And the award, which is regarded as one of the attractions industry’s top honours, has only recognised 22 theme parks worldwide ever since it was launched in 1980. So, you can understand the hype around this massive recognition.
Warner Bros. World Yas Island is the largest indoor theme park in the Middle East. It features rides, attractions, live entertainment, and experiences. All of this is based on the popular Warner Bros. World Yas Island characters and stories. It’s located on Yas Island and is divided into six lands.
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Where is Warner Bros. World Yas Island?
Warner Bros. World Yas Island is located in Abu Dhabi, and it is the largest indoor theme park in the Middle East.
What was the recognition did Warner Bros. World Yas Island?
Warner Bros. World Yas Island was recently named the best theme park in the world.