Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Motiongate Dubai is the Middle East's largest Hollywood-inspired theme park, bringing blockbuster movies to life across 26 thrilling rides and attractions! Experience 5 immersive zones featuring DreamWorks Animation (Madagascar, Kung Fu Panda, How to Train Your Dragon, Shrek), Columbia Pictures (Ghostbusters, Hotel Transylvania, Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs), Lionsgate (The Hunger Games, John Wick, Now You See Me), and Smurfs Village!
Park Highlights
Middle East's Biggest Hollywood Theme Park
26 rides across 5 themed zones - largest collection of movie-based attractions in the region!
Capitol Bullet Train - Only Inverting Coaster
Hunger Games Mack Rides launched coaster - the ONLY roller coaster in the park with inversions!
Madagascar Mad Pursuit - Fastest Ride
Gerstlauer Infinity coaster reaching 80 km/h - fastest ride at Motiongate Dubai!
World Record: Now You See Me
World's fastest spinning roller coaster - dizzy heights helping the Horsemen!
Height Breakdown
No Height Restriction (7 Attractions)
Everyone enjoys (young children with an adult):
- Underworld 4D (theater with effects)
- Hollywood Theatre (live performances)
- Smurfberry Factory (soft play)
- Flint's Imagination Lab (play area)
- Woodland Play Park
- Camp Viking (water play)
- The Fountain of Dreams (multi-sensory fountain)
90-95cm with an Adult (5 Rides)
First adventures:
- Mr. Ping's Noodle Fling (90cm with adult, 122cm alone) - spinning teacups
- Hotel Transylvania (90cm with adult, 122cm alone) - trackless dark ride
- Ghostbusters: Battle For New York (92cm with adult, 122cm alone) - 3D shooting ride!
- Shrek's Merry Fairy Tale Journey (92cm with adult, 122cm alone) - dark ride tour
- Melman-Go-Round (95cm, must be accompanied) - carousel with 4D effects
100-105cm with an Adult (8 Rides)
Major attractions unlocked:
- Panem Aerial Tour (100cm with adult, 122cm alone) - Hunger Games 4D hovercraft
- Dragon Gliders (100cm with adult, 122cm alone) - suspended coaster with Hiccup & Toothless
- Smurf Village Express (100cm with adult, 122cm alone) - junior coaster!
- Kung Fu Panda: Unstoppable Awesomeness (105cm with adult, 122cm alone) - 4D motion simulator
- Penguin Air (105cm with adult, 122cm alone) - flying ride
- Swamp Celebration (105cm with adult, 122cm alone) - rocking ride at Shrek's triplets' party
- The Green Hornet: High Speed Chase (105cm with adult, 130cm alone) - bobsled coaster
- Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs: River Expedition (105cm with adult, 130cm alone) - rapids!
120-125cm+ (4 Rides)
EXTREME coasters:
- Now You See Me: High Roller (120cm) - world's fastest spinner!
- The Swinging Viking (120cm with adult, 130cm alone) - Viking ship swing
- Madagascar Mad Pursuit (125cm) - 80 km/h Infinity coaster!
- John Wick: Open Contract (125cm) - 4D Free Spin flips!
130cm+ (2 Rides)
ULTIMATE thrills:
- Zombieland: Blast-Off (130cm) - 58-meter drop tower!
- Capitol Bullet Train (130cm) - launched coaster with inversions!
Best For
- Toddlers (under 90cm): Excellent - 7 attractions with no restrictions
- Young Children (90-100cm): Great! Shrek, Smurfs, Madagascar characters
- Older Children (100-110cm): Perfect! Ghostbusters, Kung Fu Panda, Green Hornet
- Teens (125cm+): Amazing! Every coaster except Capitol Bullet Train unlocked
- Thrill-Seekers (130cm+): ULTIMATE - Capitol Bullet Train and Zombieland!
Featured Attractions
Capitol Bullet Train 🚄
Hunger Games Mack Rides launched coaster - the ONLY roller coaster with inversions at Motiongate! Experience the rush of the train from District 12 to the Capitol. 130cm minimum. Absolutely INTENSE!
Madagascar Mad Pursuit 🦁
FASTEST ride in the entire park! Gerstlauer Infinity coaster reaching 80 km/h with no inversions but plenty of airtime hills and tight turns through Madagascar! 125cm minimum.
Now You See Me: High Roller 🎰
World's fastest spinning roller coaster! Help the Four Horsemen pull off their incredible heist with dizzy-inducing rotations. 120cm minimum.
Zombieland: Blast-Off 🧟
58-meter drop tower! Blast up, down and everywhere through the zombie apocalypse. Heart-stopping freefall experience! 130cm minimum.
John Wick: Open Contract 🔫
S&S 4D Free Spin coaster with EXTREME flipping action - unpredictable spins and inversions! 125cm minimum. Not for the faint-hearted!
Ghostbusters: Battle For New York 👻
3D interactive shooting dark ride! Grab your proton pack and blast ghosts across New York City. Score points and save the day! 92cm with an adult, 122cm alone.
Dragon Gliders 🐉
Suspended roller coaster soaring through the sky with Hiccup and Toothless from How to Train Your Dragon! Feel the wind rushing past! 100cm with an adult, 122cm alone.
The Green Hornet: High Speed Chase 🐝
Gerstlauer Bobsled coaster speeding through sharp turns and dizzying drops as you chase criminals! 105cm with an adult, 130cm alone.
5 Themed Zones
DreamWorks Animation
Madagascar Mad Pursuit, Dragon Gliders, Kung Fu Panda: Unstoppable Awesomeness, Shrek's Merry Fairy Tale Journey, Penguin Air, Mr. Ping's Noodle Fling, Melman-Go-Round, The Swinging Viking
Columbia Pictures
Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs: River Expedition, Ghostbusters: Battle For New York, Hotel Transylvania, Zombieland: Blast-Off, The Green Hornet: High Speed Chase, Underworld 4D, Flint's Imagination Lab
Lionsgate
Capitol Bullet Train, Now You See Me: High Roller, John Wick: Open Contract, Panem Aerial Tour
Smurfs Village
Smurf Village Express, Smurfberry Factory, Woodland Play Park
Studio Central
Hollywood Theatre (live shows), Camp Viking (water play)
Unique Features
Hollywood Movie Magic
Only park in Middle East with DreamWorks, Columbia Pictures, and Lionsgate all together!
Record-Breaking Rides
- Now You See Me: World's fastest spinning coaster
- Capitol Bullet Train: Region's only inverting coaster
Indoor & Outdoor Mix
Many attractions fully air-conditioned for Dubai heat comfort, plus outdoor coasters!
Family-Friendly Balance
7 attractions with no height restrictions - perfect for all ages!
Pricing System
- Standard Admission (at our last check)
- Adults & Children (3+ years): AED 345 per person
- Under 3 years: FREE
- Same price all ages (3+)
- Money-Savers
- Multi-park passes (combine with Legoland Dubai & Bollywood Parks)
- Online booking discounts (often AED 295)
- UAE resident discounts available
- Annual passes: AED 395
- What's Included
- Unlimited access to all 26 rides
- All shows and entertainment
- All-day admission
Top Tips for Visitors
- Start with Capitol Bullet Train - Hit the biggest coaster early before crowds
- DreamWorks for families - Madagascar and Kung Fu Panda zones perfect
- Lionsgate for teens - All the extreme thrills concentrated here
- Multi-park tickets - Save by combining with Legoland and Bollywood
- Indoor attractions for midday - Escape peak heat in dark rides
- Height restrictions strictly enforced - Check before queuing
- Full day needed - 26 rides across 5 zones takes time!
Best Times to Visit
- Quietest
- Weekdays during school term (Sunday-Thursday)
- Busiest
- Weekends (Friday-Saturday), UAE school holidays
- Extended hours
- Fridays & Saturdays (until 9pm)
- Climate
- Outdoor rides best Nov-March, indoor rides year-round!
Facilities
- 15+ dining options - Themed restaurants in each zone
- Retail shops - Movie merchandise throughout
- Baby care - Family facilities available
- FREE parking - Ample Dubai Parks & Resorts parking
- Prayer rooms - Available
- Wheelchair accessible - Most attractions
Getting There
- By Car
- From Dubai Marina: 20 mins via Sheikh Zayed Road
- From Downtown Dubai: 25 mins via E11
- Located at Dubai Parks and Resorts, Jebel Ali
- FREE parking available
- By Metro
- Red Line to UAE Exchange, then taxi (10 mins)
- By Taxi/Uber
- Readily available from all Dubai areas
Age Recommendations
- Under 3 years (under 90cm): Good - 7 attractions with no restrictions
- 3-6 years (90-100cm): Great! Shrek, Smurfs Village, Madagascar fun
- 6-10 years (100-110cm): Excellent - Ghostbusters and most attractions
- 10-14 years (125cm+): Fantastic - Every coaster except Capitol Bullet Train unlocked!
- 15+ years (130cm+): Perfect - Capitol Bullet Train and Zombieland!
- Adults: Amazing thrill rides plus nostalgic Hollywood characters
Money-Saving Tips
- Under 3 FREE - Huge saving for toddler families!
- Online booking - Often AED 50-70 off gate prices
- Multi-park tickets - Save vs individual park tickets
- Annual pass - AED 395 for unlimited visits (pays for itself in 2 visits)
- FREE parking - No transport costs
- All-inclusive pricing - No additional ride charges
Safety & Restrictions
- Height Requirements
Strictly enforced with measuring stations at each ride entrance
- Medical Conditions
Pregnant guests, heart conditions, back problems should avoid high-intensity rides
- Intensity Levels
Check signage - Capitol Bullet Train, Zombieland, John Wick are EXTREME
Multi-Park Options
Dubai Parks & Resorts Package Deals:
- Motiongate + Legoland Dubai - Hollywood + Lego combo
- Motiongate + Legoland Water Park - Theme park + water fun
- 3-Park Pass - All Dubai Parks & Resorts parks
- Annual Pass - Unlimited access to all parks
Significant savings vs individual tickets!
Record-Breaking Features
- Middle East's largest Hollywood theme park - 26 rides across 5 zones
- Now You See Me: High Roller - World's fastest spinning coaster
- Capitol Bullet Train - Region's only inverting launched coaster
- Madagascar Mad Pursuit - Park's fastest at 80 km/h
- 5 Hollywood studios - DreamWorks, Columbia, Lionsgate, Smurfs, Studio Central
Perfect for Dubai Climate
Mix of indoor and outdoor attractions! Indoor dark rides, shows and play areas provide air-conditioned comfort during Dubai's extreme summer heat (45°C+), while outdoor coasters are best enjoyed during cooler months (November-March).
Operating Hours
- Sunday - Thursday
- 11:00am - 8:00pm
- Friday - Saturday
- 11:00am - 9:00pm
Hours may vary seasonally - check website before visiting!