Enjoy oodles of theme park fun at Motiongate Dubai
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Want to revisit your childhood with your favourite movie characters? Offering attractions based on some of the most popular Hollywood franchises, Motiongate Dubai is the perfect place to immerse yourself in a world of cinematic adventure.
So strap on your seatbelts as we’re about to reveal some exciting information about the theme park’s rides, restaurants, ticket prices and other features. 3…2….1…go!
MOTIONGATE DUBAI LOCATION
This globally-recognised theme park in Dubai is just off the Sheikh Zayed Road highway, across Palm Jebel Ali islands — easily accessible from both Dubai and Abu Dhabi.
If you’re planning to travel by Dubai Metro, take the Red Line towards Jebel Ali and get off at the DMCC Metro Station. From there, you can either take a taxi or bus to reach your destination.
WHAT TO EXPECT AT MOTIONGATE DUBAI?
Located in Dubai Parks and Resorts, Motiongate is one of four parks in the famed Dubai attraction, which includes Bollywood Parks, Legoland Dubai – which is steps away from the Middle East’s first Legoland Hotel and Legoland Water Park. It was launched in 2016 and has since then become a popular family destination.
Without further ado, let’s take a look at the features of Dubai’s popular Hollywood-themed park.
MOTIONGATE DUBAI RIDES: ATTRACTIONS IN MOTIONGATE PARK DUBAI
Motiongate Dubai is divided into six themed zones, such as DreamWorks, Smurfs Village, Columbia Pictures, Lionsgate, Hollywood Theatre and Studio Central. Primarily, the first four zones feature several rides, roller-coasters, motion simulators, interactive play areas as well as meet and greet sessions with your favourite characters.
1. COLUMBIA PICTURES
Based on the Columbia Pictures films and franchises, this zone is home to various rides, including Zombieland blast off, Green Hornet, Cloudy with a chance of meatballs, Ghostbusters, Hotel Transylvania, Flint’s Imagination Lab and more. Here are some of the most popular rides and attractions at Columbia Pictures.
FLINT’S IMAGINATION LAB
Is your little nipper into science and technology? You can ignite your little one’s imagination by taking them to Flint’s Imagination Lab! Packed with various cutting-edge technologies, the lab has a soft play area and science-themed slides for budding scientists.
- Children must be accompanied by adults
- Wheelchair Accessible
ZOMBIE LAND BLAST-OFF
If you are a fan of slasher movies or zombie horror games like Dead Rising, Call of Duty and Zombie Apocalypse, you are surely going to love this 58- metres awe-inspiring zombie drop tower. Get ready to experience stomach-plummeting fun as you’re dropped down from a great height aboard this fun-filled ride!
- You must be 130 cm or taller to enjoy this ride
- Children must be accompanied by adults
- Ride vehicle seating with assistance for people of determination
- QFast Accepted
GHOSTBUSTERS: BATTLE FOR NEW YORK
Ever felt a desire to combat ghosts? This spooky attraction in Motiongate Dubai requires courageous ghostbusters like you who can save the New York skyline from the spooky entities. You will be strapped to your seat, armed with proton-blasting guns — killing ghosts on the screen. If you want to truly test your reflexes, this ride has your name on it!
- You should be at least 90 cm to enjoy this ride
- Children should be accompanied by an adult
- Ride vehicle seating with assistance for people of determination
UNDERWORLD 4D
Experience a 800-year old battle between Lycans and Vampires through this multi-sensory 4D experience. Underworld 4D at Motiongate offers you an opportunity to combat your fears and enjoy the exciting adventures of Selene, the central protagonist of the action-horror series.
- No height restrictions for this attraction
- Children should be accompanied by an adult
- Wheelchair Accessible
THE GREEN HORNET: HIGH-SPEED CHASE
Want to channel your inner warrior? You can earn your very own superhero bragging rights on this roller coaster ride as you save the Green Hornet from a group of goons! Get ready for awe-inspiring leaps as you plummet from a great height at a speed of 31 mph in this gravity-defying, thrilling ride in Dubai.
- You should be at least 105 cm
- Children should be accompanied by an adult
- Ride vehicle seating with assistance for people of determination
- QFast Accepted
2. SMURFS VILLAGE
As the name suggests, this is The Smurfs-themed zone that contains plenty of attractions such as Woodland Play Park and Smurfs Studio, to name a few.
SMURFS STUDIOS TOURS
Want to see the smurfy studio? Based on the animated comedy film, The Smurfs Studios take you on a whirlwind tour of the movie, making you watch life-sized models of your favourite characters. What happens next? Find that out by trying the ride yourself!
- You must be at least 90 cm tall to enjoy this ride.
- Children should be accompanied by an adult
- Ride vehicle seating with assistance for people of determination
- QFast Accepted
WOODLAND PLAY PARK
Want to play games in an outdoor setting? Woodland Play Park provides your kids with a one-of-a-kind experience to play in an open space. It is a great place for your kids to unleash their imagination and get their creative juices flowing.
- Children must be accompanied by adults
- Wheelchair Accessible
SMURFS VILLAGE EXPRESS
Smurfies, are you ready to careen around an artificial village of mushroom-topped houses? This village express lets you go on a breathtakingly adventurous journey, riding past the forest towns and charming farmyard.
- You must be 100 cm or taller to enjoy this ride
- Children must be accompanied by adults
- Ride vehicle seating with assistance for people of determination
- QFast Accepted
Other attractions in this zone include The Smurfs Meet & Greet and Smurfberry Factory.
3. DREAMWORKS
DreamWorks is an indoor area featuring four ”lands” named after popular DreamWorks animation franchises. You can access Madagscar land, Kung Fu Panda arena, Madagascar area, Shrek and more in this zone.
CAMP VIKING
Bring on your splash game and unlock your Viking spirit aboard this ride! Complete with water guns, dragons and crawl netting, Camp Viking requires you shoot at targets in Berk’s harbour from a waterlogged ship.
- Children must be accompanied by adults
- Wheelchair Accessible
MELMAN-GO-ROUND
Want to ride a carousel? Designed to move at the beat of the music, Melman-Go-Round is a spectacular ride where your kids can mount their favourite characters from Madagascar.
- You must be 90 cm or taller to enjoy this ride
- Children must be accompanied by adults
- Ride vehicle seating with assistance for people of determination
- QFast Accepted
DRAGON GLIDERS
Dragon Gliders is one of the five roller coaster rides in the DreamWorks zone of the park. Take a flight from the Forbidden Island! Grab your seat tightly as you soar higher and higher from the Great Hall through dark caves— with Hiccup and his trusty companion Toothless!
- You must be 100 cm to 195 cm tall enjoy this ride
- Children must be accompanied by adults
- Ride vehicle seating with assistance for people of determination
- QFast Accepted
MADAGASCAR MAD PURSUIT
If you want an intense thrill, climb aboard the craziest roller coaster in Dubai – Madagascar Mad Pursuit. It starts off slowly but picks up the pace as it enters a narrow, brightly lit tunnel, making you drop and climb at a speed of over 80 km/h. It is counted amongst the fastest rollercoasters in the UAE. Prepare to have a blast!
- You must be 125 cm to 195 cm tall to enjoy this ride
- Children must be accompanied by adults
- Ride vehicle seating with assistance for people of determination
- QFast Accepted
LIONSGATE
Want to venture into a world of fantasy, thrill and action? Stop by Lionsgate zone in Motiongate. It offers an array of adrenaline-pumping rides based on epic Hollywood movies.
CAPITOL BULLET TRAIN
Capitol Bullet Train is an adrenaline-fuelled roller coaster ride inspired by the Sci-Fi trilogy of Hunger Games. It moves at a speed of 50 mph from District 12 to the Capitol, offering stomach-plummeting twists and turns.
- You must be 130 cm to 195 cm tall to enjoy this ride
- Children must be accompanied by adults
- Ride vehicle seating with assistance for people of determination
- QFast Accepted
PANEM AERIAL TOUR
Want to fly over the districts of your favourite characters from The Hunger Games franchise? Inspired by the famous Hollywood blockbuster series, this immersive 4D suspended theatre provides you with an opportunity to ride a soaring hovercraft across Panem. You can have a power-packed multimedia experience with this motion simulator!
- You must be 100 cm or taller to enjoy this ride
- Children must be accompanied by adults
- Ride vehicle seating with assistance for people of determination
- QFast Accepted
JOHN WICK: OPEN CONTRACT
John Wick: Open Contract is a newly-opened ride in Motiongate park, inspired by the iconic John Wick franchise. The 10-storey 4D roller coaster twists, turns and spins around a 310-metre track at a gravity-defying G-force of up to 2.8 g, offering you a whiplash-fast experience in Dubai.
You’ll enter the ride through the Continental, the famous hotel from the John Wick movies; so you can actually experience what it’s like to be a part of that action-defined world…even if it’s only for a little while!
- You must be 125 cm to 195 cm tall to enjoy this ride
- Children must be accompanied by adults
- Ride vehicle seating with assistance for people of determination
- QFast Accepted
NOW YOU SEE ME: HIGH ROLLER
Another recently-opened theme park ride in the UAE that has got all the residents raving is Now You See Me: High Roller. Named after the star-studded Hollywood franchise where the protagonists attempt incredible heists, this rollercoaster will have you hitting incredible heights! Hurtling at thrilling speeds of over 70 km/h along a 500-metre track, this is a ride you won’t be forgetting any time soon!
- You must be 125 cm to 195 cm tall to enjoy this ride
- Children must be accompanied by adults
- Ride vehicle seating with assistance for people of determination
- QFast Accepted
Apart from the mentioned rides, Effie Meet and Greet is another highlight of the Lionsgate zone in Motiongate Dubai.
HOLLYWOOD THEATRE
If you want to enjoy live shows, Hollywood Theatre is the place you need to be at Motiongate Dubai! The theatre hosts epic live shows, based on retro-themed movies and all-time chartbusters.
TURN BACK TIME
Buckle up! Motiongate Dubai brings you its original production, Turn Back Time directed by its own movie director, Felicia M. Reel. It is a retro-themed live show where you can see participants performing classic Hollywood songs. The charges for the show are included in the entry ticket of the park.
Please note that there is not much information available on Studio Central on Motiongate Dubai’s official website. If you have any questions pertaining to that zone, you can direct them to the management of the facility.
RESTAURANTS IN MOTIONGATE DUBAI
Motiongate has eight movie-inspired restaurants where you can eat scrumptious food. Below is a list of all the eateries, with cuisine, location and other essential info.
RESTAURANT NAME | LOCATION | CUISINE | TYPE |
|---|---|---|---|
RESTAURANT NAME Supporting Rolls Bakery | LOCATION Studio Central | CUISINE Bakery | TYPE Takeaway |
RESTAURANT NAME Mr Ping’s Noodle Shop | LOCATION DreamWorks | CUISINE Chinese | TYPE Quick Service |
RESTAURANT NAME King Julien’s Side Show Cafe | LOCATION DreamWorks | CUISINE Middle Eastern | TYPE Quick Service |
RESTAURANT NAME Very Smurfy Cafe | LOCATION Smurfs Village | CUISINE Middle Eastern | TYPE Quick Service |
RESTAURANT NAME Dragon Flame Grill | LOCATION DreamWorks | CUISINE Middle Eastern | TYPE Quick Service |
RESTAURANT NAME Slimer’s Dinner | LOCATION Columbia Pictures | CUISINE American | TYPE Quick Service |
RESTAURANT NAME Baby Brent’s Luncheonette | LOCATION Columbia Pictures | CUISINE Italian | TYPE Quick Service |
RESTAURANT NAME The Candy Apple | LOCATION DreamWorks | CUISINE American | TYPE Full Service |
RETAIL SHOPS AT MOTIONGATE DUBAI
Want to buy movie merchandise or other souvenirs? There are over 10-themed retail outlets in Motiongate from where you can buy gifts and goodies from your favourite movies. Here are popular shops at the park.
- Creature Comforts
- Ghostly Gifts
- Smurfs Studios Store
- Studio Store
- Lens Fair
- Sweet Sweet Nothings
- Daily Variety Store
- Silver Screen Sundries
- Tim and Son’s Bait Shop
- Panem Supply Co
- Big Top Treasures
- Hiccup’s Workshop
- Shrek Shack
ANNUAL PASSES AND ENTRY TICKETS
There are a variety of entry tickets to Motiongate that visitors can choose from.
MOTIONGATE DUBAI ENTRY FEE FOR A DAY
You can buy a MotionGate Dubai ticket for AED 295.
MOTIONGATE DUBAI SILVER ANNUAL PASS
Motiongate Dubai annual pass offers 300 days of unlimited access to the park. Additionally, it offers these benefits:
- 10% Discount on food, beverages and retail
- 20% Discount on in-park photos
- Access to the park on blackout days at AED 50
- Cost: AED 495
MOTIONGATE DUBAI – GOLD ANNUAL PASS
Along with the benefits included in the silver annual pass, the gold pass offers these perks for visitors:
- 15% Discount on food and beverages and retail
- 20% Discount on 1-Day Ticket
- 50% Discount on Q-Fast tickets
- Free popcorns
- Valet parking
- Cost: AED 595
MOTIONGATE DUBAI PLATINUM ANNUAL PASS
Motiongate Dubai annual pass offers unlimited access to the park, free valet parking and discounts on merchandise. Additionally, you can utilise the following:
- 20% Discount on food and beverages and retail
- 30% Discount on 1-Day Tickets for Friends & Family
- Free Q-Fast Ticket on Every Visit
- Free Valet parking
- Free meals
- Cost: AED 795
MOTIONGATE TIMINGS
- You can visit the park from 11:00 am to 08:00 pm from Sunday to Thursday and from 11:00 am to 09:00 pm on Fridays and Saturdays.
- Make sure to leave the park 30 minutes before the closing time since all attractions and rides in Motiongate close by then.
FAQs ABOUT MOTIONGATE DUBAI RIDES AND MORE
WHAT TO KEEP IN MIND WHILE VISITING MOTIONGATE?
Here are some of the things you need to focus on before visiting the park:
- If you are wary of busy places, try visiting the park during the week.
- To avoid long queues, purchase your tickets online.
- Opt for a multi-park combo to save money and spend a memorable time at the park.
- Charge your camera or phone before going to the park.
- Make sure your family stays hydrated before and after entering the park.
- Arrive early to make the most of your visit to the park.
- Don casual attire to visit the park.
IS THERE ANY WATER RIDE IN MOTIONGATE DUBAI?
As per the official website, Cloudy With A Chance of Meatballs – River Expedition is the only water-based ride in the Columbia Pictures zone in Motiongate Dubai.
HOW MANY RIDES ARE THERE IN MOTIONGATE DUBAI?
Currently, there are as many as 32 rides in Motiongate park. The number may vary, with more rides opening within the next few years.
WHAT ARE THE BEST MEET & GREET ATTRACTIONS IN MOTIONGATE PARK?
You can meet Shrek, Smurfs, Effie, Po, Madagascar and other characters from your favourite movies at Motiongate Dubai.
Motiongate is one of the best family-friendly theme parks in Dubai for rides, discovering the art of film-making and to experience some stunning theatrical performances. We certainly think the park deserves a visit, especially if you are thinking of ways to entertain your little ones. On that note, we wrap our guide to Motiongate Dubai.
If you are a fan of amusement parks and movies, don’t forget to also check out over IMG Worlds review or other exciting theme parks in Dubai. Aside from taking your little ones to the park, you can take them for other fun-filled activities. From water sports to desert adventures, there is an array of kid-friendly activities in Dubai.
