However, there are obvious design implications when it comes to building a theme park in Abu Dhabi. Orlando gets hot, but summer temperatures in the United Arab Emirates can pass 50°C (122°F). As a result, Miral says that, like its other theme parks on Yas Island, Disneyland Abu Dhabi will be entirely indoors.

Disney announced plans for its first Middle East theme park in Abu Dhabi, which will be fully indoors to combat extreme heat. Local developer Miral Group will fully fund, build, and operate the park, leveraging advanced technology and Disney's global expertise.

Could a Disney vacation in Abu Dhabi be a bargain compared with the American equivalent? Travelers may think of the Middle Eastern destination as a place of unbridled luxury, replete with Michelin-starred restaurants and hotels whose rates can run as high as $1 million per week.