Motiongate Dubai
Middle East's BIGGEST Hollywood-inspired theme park! 26 rides across 5 zones: DreamWorks, Columbia Pictures, Lionsgate, Smurfs Village. Capitol Bullet Train, Madagascar Mad Pursuit (80 km/h), Now You See Me.
Data last verified on 20 January 2025. Always confirm critical restrictions with the park on the day of your visit.
Quick Stats
- Total Rides:
- 26
- No Restrictions:
- 9
- Adult Price:
- AED345
- Child Price:
- AED345
- Parking:
- Free
- Updated:
- 20 January 2025
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Rides by Height Requirement
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Ride Name | Type | Height Requirement | Intensity | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Camp Viking Splashy play area with water features and Viking longboats for kids! | Play Area | No restriction | Gentle | 10:00 |
Capitol Bullet Train Hunger Games Mack Rides launched coaster - ONLY coaster in park with inversions! 135-195cm height. | Coaster | 135cm alone Max 195cm | Extreme | 2:00 |
Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs: River Expedition WhiteWater river rapids ride through Flint's food-filled adventure! Expect to get wet! | Water | 105cm alone | Medium | 5:00 |
Dragon Gliders Suspended roller coaster flying with Hiccup and Toothless from How to Train Your Dragon! 125cm+. | Coaster | 125cm alone | Medium | 2:00 |
Flint's Imagination Lab Interactive experimental play lab with larger-than-life foam food objects! | Play Area | No restriction | Gentle | 10:00 |
Ghostbusters: Battle For New York 3D interactive shooting dark ride! Grab proton packs and bust ghosts across NYC! | Dark Ride | 100cm alone | Medium | 5:00 |
Hollywood Theatre Immersive live performances in cinematic Studio Central setting! | show | No restriction | Gentle | 20:00 |
Hotel Transylvania Frenetic trackless dark ride inside the world's only hotel for monsters! | Dark Ride | No restriction | Gentle | 4:00 |
John Wick: Open Contract S&S 4D Free Spin coaster with extreme flipping action! 125-195cm height requirement. | Coaster | 125cm alone Max 195cm | High | 1:30 |
Kung Fu Panda: Unstoppable Awesomeness 4D motion simulator adventure with Po and the Furious Five! 105cm minimum. | Dark Ride | 105cm alone | Medium | 4:00 |
Madagascar Mad Pursuit FASTEST ride at Motiongate! Gerstlauer Infinity coaster reaching 80 km/h with no inversions. 125-196cm. | Coaster | 125cm alone Max 196cm | High | 2:30 |
Melman-Go-Round Musical carousel with Madagascar characters and 4D effects! 95cm minimum. | Family | 95cm alone | Gentle | 2:00 |
Mr. Ping's Noodle Fling Spinning teacup-style ride in Kung Fu Panda's noodle shop! 90cm minimum. | Family | 90cm alone | Gentle | 1:30 |
Now You See Me: High Roller World's fastest spinning roller coaster! Help the Horsemen on their heist. 125-195cm. | Coaster | 125cm alone Max 195cm | High | 2:00 |
Panem Aerial Tour 4D hovercraft simulator soaring over the districts of Panem from The Hunger Games. 100cm+. | Dark Ride | 100cm alone | Low | 4:00 |
Penguin Air Fun flight adventure with Madagascar's penguins and their cheeky chimp mechanics! 90cm+. | Family | 90cm alone | Gentle | 2:00 |
Shrek's Merry Fairy Tale Journey Tour through Shrek's swamp and Far Far Away with beloved DreamWorks characters! 90cm+. | Dark Ride | 90cm alone | Gentle | 4:00 |
Smurf Village Express Gerstlauer junior roller coaster perfect for first-time riders through Smurf Village! | Coaster | 90cm alone | Low | 1:30 |
Smurfberry Factory Soft play area filled with foam Smurfberries - perfect for young Smurfs! | Play Area | No restriction | Gentle | 10:00 |
Smurfs Studio Tour Family ride through the Smurfs' working studio - see how they create their world! | Dark Ride | No restriction | Gentle | 4:00 |
Smurfs Village Playhouse Live animated interactive show with the Smurfs! | show | No restriction | Gentle | 10:00 |
The Green Hornet: High Speed Chase Gerstlauer Bobsled coaster speeding through sharp turns and dizzying drops! 105cm minimum. | Coaster | 105cm alone | Medium | 1:30 |
The Swinging Viking Viking longship swing ride with splashy water features! 105cm minimum height. | Thrill | 105cm alone | Medium | 2:00 |
Underworld 4D Multi-sensory 4D theater with seat vibration, air blasts, mist, wind and lighting effects! | show | No restriction | Medium | 15:00 |
Woodland Play Park Adventure playground with rope bridges, slides and mushroom-shaped Smurf houses! | Play Area | No restriction | Gentle | 10:00 |
Zombieland: Blast-Off 58-meter drop tower! Blasts riders up, down and everywhere through zombie apocalypse. 130cm minimum. | Thrill | 130cm alone | Extreme | 1:00 |
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Motiongate Dubai Height Guide
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!
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Park Highlights
26 rides across 5 themed zones - largest collection of movie-based attractions in the region!
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 Strategy
Height Breakdown
Everyone enjoys:
No Height Restriction (9 Attractions)
Everyone enjoys:
- Hotel Transylvania (trackless dark ride)
- Smurfs Studio Tour
- Underworld 4D (theater with effects)
- Smurfs Village Playhouse (live show)
- Hollywood Theatre (live performances)
- Smurfberry Factory (soft play)
- Flint's Imagination Lab (play area)
- Woodland Play Park
- Camp Viking (water play)
90-95cm+ (5 Rides)
First adventures:
- Mr. Ping's Noodle Fling (90cm) - spinning teacups
- Penguin Air (90cm) - flying ride
- Shrek's Merry Fairy Tale Journey (90cm) - dark ride tour
- Smurf Village Express (90cm) - junior coaster!
- Melman-Go-Round (95cm) - carousel with 4D effects
100-110cm+ (6 Rides)
Major attractions unlocked:
- Panem Aerial Tour (100cm) - Hunger Games 4D hovercraft
- Ghostbusters: Battle For New York (100cm) - 3D shooting ride!
- The Green Hornet: High Speed Chase (105cm) - bobsled coaster
- Kung Fu Panda: Unstoppable Awesomeness (105cm) - 4D motion simulator
- The Swinging Viking (105cm) - Viking ship swing
- Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs: River Expedition (105cm) - rapids!
120-130cm+ (4 Rides)
EXTREME coasters:
- Madagascar Mad Pursuit (125cm, max 196cm) - 80 km/h Infinity coaster!
- Dragon Gliders (125cm) - suspended coaster with Hiccup & Toothless
- Now You See Me: High Roller (125cm, max 195cm) - world's fastest spinner!
- John Wick: Open Contract (125cm, max 195cm) - 4D Free Spin flips!
130-140cm+ (2 Rides)
ULTIMATE thrills:
- Zombieland: Blast-Off (130cm) - 58-meter drop tower!
- Capitol Bullet Train (135cm, max 195cm) - launched coaster with inversions!
Planning Tips
Best For
- Toddlers (under 90cm): Excellent - 9 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! All major coasters unlocked
- Thrill-Seekers (130cm+): ULTIMATE - Capitol Bullet Train and Zombieland!
Ride Highlights
Featured Attractions
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. 135cm minimum, 195cm maximum. Absolutely INTENSE!
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. 135cm minimum, 195cm maximum. 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, 196cm maximum.
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. 125cm minimum, 195cm maximum.
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, 195cm maximum. 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! 100cm minimum.
Dragon Gliders 🐉
Suspended roller coaster soaring through the sky with Hiccup and Toothless from How to Train Your Dragon! Feel the wind rushing past! 125cm minimum.
The Green Hornet: High Speed Chase 🐝
Gerstlauer Bobsled coaster speeding through sharp turns and dizzying drops as you chase criminals! 105cm minimum.
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5 Themed Zones
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
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, Smurfs Village Playhouse, Smurfs Studio Tour, Woodland Play Park
Studio Central
Hollywood Theatre (live shows), Camp Viking (water play)
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Unique Features
Only park in Middle East with DreamWorks, Columbia Pictures, and Lionsgate all together!
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
9 attractions with no height restrictions - perfect for all ages!
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Pricing System
Standard Admission (2025):
- 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
Planning Tips
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!
Planning Tips
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!
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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
On the Ground
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
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Age Recommendations
- Under 3 years (under 90cm): Good - 9 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 - All major coasters unlocked!
- 15+ years (130cm+): Perfect - Capitol Bullet Train and Zombieland!
- Adults: Amazing thrill rides plus nostalgic Hollywood characters
Planning Tips
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
Height Strategy
Safety & Restrictions
Strictly enforced with measuring stations at each ride entrance
Maximum Heights:
- Capitol Bullet Train: 195cm maximum
- Madagascar Mad Pursuit: 196cm maximum
- Now You See Me, John Wick: 195cm maximum
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
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Multi-Park Options
Significant savings vs individual tickets!
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!
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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
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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).
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).
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Operating Hours
Hours may vary seasonally - check website before visiting!
Sunday - Thursday: 11:00am - 8:00pm Friday - Saturday: 11:00am - 9:00pm
Hours may vary seasonally - check website before visiting!