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Love Hollywood movies? Enjoy going to theme parks?
Then you’ll love Motiongate Dubai!
Motiongate Dubai is a large Hollywood inspired theme park. In fact, it’s the largest of its kind in the Middle East! The theme park is located in Dubai Parks and Resorts (in the United Arab Emirates) and opened in 2016.
We’re going to take a look at what you can find in the different sections of the park. And then we’ll let you know how you can save money on your admission with a promo code!
Studio Central
This is the main entrance area of the park. The section is (not surprisingly) themed to Hollywood. You can eat at Supporting Rolls Bakery or go shopping.
Columbia Pictures
This section of the park focuses on some of the Sony Pictures movies and franchises.
Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs – River Expedition
You may get wet on this family friendly water ride!
Ghostbusters: Battle for New York
Bust some ghosts in this shooting ride for kids and adults.
The Green Hornet: High Speed Chase
Help Green Hornet and Kato save the day on this exciting roller coaster ride.
Hotel Transylvania
Have fun on this family-friendly dark ride that takes you through this gothic resort for monsters.
Hotel Transylvania Meet & Greet
While it’s not a ride, fans of the Hotel Transylvania movies can meet Dracula and Mavis.
Underworld 4D
While any height can ride this 4D motion simulator attraction, parental discretion is strongly advised for guests under 15 years of age. This is because of the scenes of blood, intense violence and gore that are included in this ride.
Zombieland Blast-Off
This creepy drop tower is 58 meters high.
Dreamworks
Fans of Dreamworks Animation will love this part of the park! Places to eat include a couple of Middle Eastern restaurants (King Julien’s Side Show Café and Dragon Flame Grill) and a Chinese restaurant (Mr. Ping’s Noodle Shop). These are all quick service dining locations. And the attractions in the Dreamworks area include the following.
Dragon Gliders
This suspended roller coaster will give you the feeling of flight.
Kung Fu Panda: Unstoppable Awesomeness
On this 4D motion simulator, Master Po will be on a mission to rescue the Kung Fu’s legends.
Madagascar Mad Pursuit!
Take a wild roller coaster ride through the circus.
Madagascar Meet & Greet
You can meet King Julien and Alex at this meet and greet.
Melman-Go-Round
This fun carousel is themed to animals from the Madagascar movies.
Mr. Ping’s Noodle Fling
Located outside the similarly named restaurant, this is a spinning teacup ride.
Penguin Air
Ride a bike through the air on this spinning ride.
Po Meet & Greet
Meet Master Po from Kung Fu Panda here.
Shrek Meet & Greet
Here, you’ll be able to meet Shrek, Fiona and Puss in Boots.
Shrek’s Merry Fairy Tale Journey
This is a trackless dark ride themed to Shrek.
Swamp Celebration
The theming of this family ride involves celebrating the birthday of the triplets of Shrek and Fiona.
The Swinging Viking
This family attraction involves riding in a Viking ship!
Toothless, Hiccup and Astrid Meet & Greet
Fans of How to Train Your Dragon will enjoy meeting Hiccup, Astrid and Toothless.
Lionsgate
This part of Motiongate Dubai is focused on Lionsgate movies.
Capitol Bullet Train
On this Hunger Games themed half-pipe roller coaster, you’ll be launched to the Capitol!
Effie Meet & Greet
If you’re ever wanted to meet Effie Trinket from The Hunger Games, now is your chance!
Panem Aerial Tour
Experience Panem (from The Hunger Games) in a unique way on this 4D hovercraft motion simulator attraction. (Please note that 3D glasses are currently not being used, as a safety measure during the pandemic.)
Smurfs Village
In this area of the park, you’ll enjoy attractions themed to the Smurfs characters and franchise. You can also dine in Very Smurfy Café, a quick service location that serves Middle Eastern cuisine.
Smurf Village Express
You can spot some fun Smurf theming on this junior roller coaster.
Smurfberry Factory
This is a cheerful play area.
The Smurfs Meet & Greet
Have fun meeting the Smurfs (who, at this meet and greet, are actually taller than just 3 apples).
Smurfs Studio Tours
Check out the Smurfs studios on this traditional dark ride.
Promo Code
So now that you know about all the fun things to do at Motiongate Dubai, you’ll definitely want to visit this fun theme park. But what about that promo code we mentioned before? Just click here and you can save over 15% on your ticket. You don’t even need to add a coupon code – the savings are automatic!