Miral and Warner Bros. Discovery Global Experiences have officially unveiled a historic expansion that will bring three distinct, fully immersive Harry Potter–themed lands to life under a single roof. Spanning approximately 63,000 square meters (678,000 square feet), this unprecedented development will feature Hogwarts, Diagon Alley, and the Forbidden Forest. The multi-land expansion will make Warner Bros. World Abu Dhabi the first theme park in the world to bring these three iconic locations together within a single park, complete with brand-new, world-exclusive rides designed specifically for this location.عالم ساحر قادم إلى #جزيرة_ياس.إضافة ثلاث مناطق ترفيهية جديدة مستوحاة من سلسلة هاري بوتر في #عالم_وارنر_براذرز_جزيرة_ياس_أبوظبي، بدءاً من منطقة داياجون آلي ثم هوجوورتس وأخيراً فوربيدن فورست. فخورون بفرق ميرال، وبشراكتنا الاستراتيجية مع وارنر براذرز ديسكفري. #نحن_ميرال… pic.twitter.com/vUamcfXmus— Mohamed Abdalla Al Zaabi (@alzaabiofficial) September 7, 2026Three Iconic Wizarding Locations Under One RoofThe announcement marks a major scale-up from original expansion concepts. Rather than building a single wizarding environment, developers are crafting three fully realized environments:Credit: Anna Fox, FlickrHogwarts Castle: A recreation of the soaring, Gothic school of witchcraft and wizardry where guests can explore the grand halls and magical classrooms.Diagon Alley: A cobblestone street featuring wonky Dickensian-style shopfronts, magical dining, and iconic retail destinations.The Forbidden Forest: Making its debut as a standalone, fully realized theme park land, this mysterious woodland will immerse guests among towering enchanted trees and legendary magical creatures.Credit: Warner Bros.Land NamePrimary Theming & SettingKey Highlights & FeaturesHogwartsGothic castle and school groundsIconic spires, grand halls, and immersive wizarding queue lines.Diagon AlleyBustling, enchanted London alleywayWonky wooden storefronts, magical retail, and thematic dining.The Forbidden ForestMysterious, creature-filled dark forestFirst standalone forest land in park history with exclusive ride encounters.Previously, theme park fans had to travel to separate parks or lands to experience both Hogwarts Castle and Diagon Alley. Universal Studios Florida houses Diagon Alley, while Universal Islands of Adventure features Hogwarts and Hogsmeade. By bringing Hogwarts, Diagon Alley, and the Forbidden Forest together in one location, this development creates an all-in-one Harry Potter destination unlike anything else on earth.Never-Before-Seen Rides and Exclusive AttractionsBeyond the atmospheric land design, the expansion will premiere groundbreaking rides created exclusively for Warner Bros. World Abu Dhabi. Unlike existing Harry Potter attractions around the globe, these rides will introduce never-before-seen story concepts and ride systems built from the ground up.Credit: UniversalA flagship attraction teased during the reveal centers on the enchanted flying Ford Anglia. Theme park enthusiasts have long requested a ride centered on the wild flight of Arthur Weasley’s magic automobile, and the promotional material strongly suggests that the flying car will feature prominently in the new attraction offering. However, specific ride details have not yet been fully announced.Guests aboard the flying car attraction are expected to experience a thrilling journey that begins on the way to Hogwarts before taking a chaotic turn. Promotional imagery and early reporting suggest the ride may feature the Forbidden Forest, the Whomping Willow, and giant Acromantula spiders, but Warner Bros. and Miral have not yet publicly confirmed the full ride storyline or the sequence of scenes.Credit: Harry Potter Shop King’s CrossBecause these attractions are engineered solely for Warner Bros. World Abu Dhabi, visitors will experience storyline moments and mechanical ride elements not found at any Universal theme park.What Is Warner Bros. World Abu Dhabi, and Where Is It Located?Warner Bros. World Abu Dhabi is a massive, state-of-the-art indoor theme park located on Yas Island in Abu Dhabi, the capital city of the United Arab Emirates. Opened in July 2018, it holds the distinction of being the region’s largest fully indoor, climate-controlled theme park, offering year-round protection from the desert heat.Credit: Inside the MagicThe park is situated on Yas Island, a premier global entertainment and leisure hub located approximately 10 minutes from Abu Dhabi International Airport and 50 minutes from Dubai. Yas Island is also home to world-renowned leisure destinations, including Ferrari World Abu Dhabi, Yas Waterworld, SeaWorld Yas Island, and the Yas Marina Circuit Formula 1 track.Warner Bros. World Abu Dhabi currently features six distinct, fully immersive themed lands anchored around a central plaza:Warner Bros. Plaza: A celebration of Hollywood’s golden age and classic cinema architecture.Bedrock: A prehistoric town brought to life with characters from The Flintstones.Dynamite Gulch: A zany desert landscape featuring Wile E. Coyote, Road Runner, and The Jetsons.Credit: Warner Bros. World Abu DhabiCartoon Junction: A vibrant hub showcasing beloved characters like Bugs Bunny, Scooby-Doo, and Tom and Jerry.Gotham City: A moody, heroic landscape dedicated to Batman and his legendary rogues’ gallery.Metropolis: A futuristic, soaring cityscape anchored by Superman and the Justice League.The addition of the three Harry Potter lands will significantly expand Warner Bros. World Abu Dhabi. When combined with two DC Comics attractions—Kryptonite Collider and Superman Up and Away—the expansion will add around 70,000 square meters (753,478 square feet) of new indoor theme park space and increase the park’s overall size by more than 50 percent.Timeline and Future Outlook for theme park FansTargeted for completion in 2029, construction of this monumental project is officially underway. Once open, Warner Bros. World Abu Dhabi will become the first theme park outside of Universal’s resort network to host permanent, large-scale Harry Potter attractions.Credit: Warner Bros. World Abu DhabiThe fully indoor, climate-controlled nature of Warner Bros. World Abu Dhabi provides a distinct operational advantage. Guests exploring Diagon Alley, wandering through Hogwarts, or braving the dark paths of the Forbidden Forest will do so in an air-conditioned environment, making it an ideal year-round destination regardless of the weather.As construction progresses through 2029, Warner Bros. World Abu Dhabi is positioning itself as an essentialThe post Update: Massive Wizarding World Expansion Announced with 3 New Harry Potter Lands and Never-Before-Seen Rides appeared first on Inside the Magic.