Motiongate Dubai.
Revisit your childhood characters in this unique theme park. The region’s largest Hollywood-inspired theme park is the best place to immerse yourself in the cinematic world. Motiongate essentially the part of the sprawling Dubai Parks and Resorts. It was opened in 2016 and since then has been one of the most visited attractions of the majestic city of Dubai.Key Features of Motiongate Dubai
- Motiongate Dubai is a Dubai Parks and Resort Theme Park that recreates the magic of Hollywood’s fairy tales. Immerse yourself in the cinematic paradise and enjoy meeting your favorite characters such as Shrek & Fiona from the movie Shrek and Alex from Madagascar.
- Collaborating with some of the biggest studios in Hollywood such as DreamWorks Animation, Columbia Pictures, & Lionsgate, Motiongate Dubai allows you to live your imagination here.
All about Motiongate Dubai
Best Time To Visit Motiongate Dubai
Although, most of the rides are indoor, the best time to visit Motiongate is from October to May when it is not summer.
Motiongate Dubai Timings
Saturday – Wednesday – 2.00 pm to 10.00 pm
Thursday & Friday – 2.00 pm to 11.00 pm
Motiongate Dubai Location
Motiongate Dubai is off the Sheikh Zayed Road Highway and is accessible from Dubai and Abu Dhabi. This globally recognized thee park is located across the Palm Jebel Ali. It is next to other parks within Dubai Parks and Resorts, such as Legoland Theme Park and Bollywood Parks Dubai.
How to Reach Motiongate Dubai
There is public transportation to this park owing to its popularity among locals and tourists alike though most people like to in the comfort of their car. If you plan to take public transportation, you can board the Dubai Metro and take the Red Line towards Jabel Al and get off at DMCC Metro station. Take a cab to Motiongate from there or use the RTA Shuttle Bus to reach Ibn Battuta Metro station and board a bus to Dubai Parks & Resorts.
Motiongate Dubai Tickets
Motiongate Dubai Rides
Spread across 4 themed zones, Motiongate features 5 roller coasters and 27 key rides. Go ahead and meet and greet your favorite guys in DreamWorks, Smurfs Village, Columbia Pictures, and Lionsgate section. It also features some amazing motion simulators such as Panem Ariel Tour, 4D- Hovercraft Simulator and interactive play areas, drops tower and 15 live entertainment shows. It also has a water section where you can enjoy water slides and a river section where you can splash along with your family and friends. Whether you are looking for the best indoor activities in Dubai or the most Hollywood-inspired exhilarating experienced, this park has it all.
Although there some amazing games in Motiongate, the following are the superhit attractions.
Capitol Bullet Train
Sit on the roller coaster and shriek as you travel from District 12 to the Capitol. This half-pipe roller coaster will make you feel in the adrenaline rush in your veins.
Ride Regulations: Must be at least 130 cms tall
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Zombie Land
Do you love games and movies that feature zombies such as The Walking Dead, Call of Duty, Dead Rising, etc. then this attraction is just for you. Abandoned machines, creepy corners, and a 58 meters zombie drop tower will pump adrenaline rush in your veins.
Ride Regulations: Must be at least 130 cms tall
Dragon Glider
Themed on the movie “How to Raise a Dragon”, in this ride you will take a ride through the enthralling caves and the spooky forbidden island and also the Great Hall. You can surely relate to the adventures that toothless and hiccup when on this ride.
Ride Regulations:
- Must be at least 105 cms tall
- The child must be accompanied by an adult
Hotel Transylvania
Join Papa Drac and Mavis on this joy ride. The only hotel for monsters is open for humans as well. You will enjoy with Frankenstein, Mummy, Wayne the werewolf, and a horde of other scary creatures. Take an amazing ride on the coffin styled carriage and explore the 2800 square meter giant castle.
Ride Regulations:
- Must be at least 90 cms tall
- Child between 90 cms and 122 cms must be accompanied by an adult
Swamp Celebration
Meet Shrek and his family in the Swamp to celebrate the birthday party of the triplets Fergus, Farkle, & Felicia. Embark on a rocking ride with Ogres to surf above the bubbles of a grassy swamp.
Ride Regulations:
- Must be at least 105 cms tall
- Child between 105 cms and 122 cms must be accompanied by an adult
Panem Ariel Tour
You must have experienced a motion simulator elsewhere, but the 4D hovercraft motion simulator will allow you to experience Panem like never before.
Ride Regulations:
- Must be at least 100 cms tall
- Child between 100 cms and 122 cms must be accompanied by an adult.
The Green Hornet
The Green Hornet is a roller coaster ride that allows you to be the vigilante and save the day by climbing aboard Green hornet’s latest invention of rapid-response cars. Inspired by the 65 Chrysler Imperial Crown, you sit on this black beauty and careen through a junkyard full of hazards.
Ride Regulations:
- Must be at least 105 cms tall
- Child between 105 cms and 130 cms must be accompanied by an adult
Kungfu Panda Academy
Join the legendary Dragon Warrior Po, and learn the art of Kung Fu from Master Shifu. This is going to be a hilarious experience. Let your little ones join the masters on stage and try their hands at Kung Fu.
Ride Regulations: A child must be accompanied by an adult
Kungfu Panda: Unstoppable Awesomeness
When the Jade warlord imprisoned the furious five, everything depends on our dragon warrior Po!
Climb aboard this rollicking, armed with Po’s unstoppable awesomeness, free the furious five in this state-of-the-art 4D simulator.
Ride Regulations
- Must be at least 105 cms tall
- Child between 105 cms and 130 cms must be accompanied by an adult
Underworld 4D
Witness the 800-year-old war with Vampires and Lycans as you have a multi-sensory experience while roaming inside the corridors of vampire covens mansion. It is an action-packed journey of the vampires against the Lycans in a multi-sensory 4D journey.
Ride Regulations: Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Flint’s Imagination Lab
One of the best Dubai attractions for families, Flint’s Imagination Lab allows kids to experiment with their imagination. Jump, slide, and play on the whimsically science-themed play areas. Kids also get to explore the soft play area with a larger-than-life food & laboratory maze.
Ride Regulations: Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Madagascar Mad Pursuit
Climb aboard the craziest & the fastest roller coaster in this action-packed drive through the circus. Located in the DreamWorks section, this ride will bring out your wild side and pump adrenaline through your veins. Run & escape from the obsessive animal control officer Captain DuBois.
Ride Regulations: Must be at least 125 cms tall
The Swinging Viking
Hijack a thrilling Viking Ship and go for an adventure as twins Huffnut & Tuffnut. Although it starts smooth enough, do not be fooled as you will be swinging high enough to feel weightless by the end.
Ride Regulations:
- Must be at least 120 cms tall
- Child between 120 cms and 130 cms must be accompanied by an adult
Mr. Ping’s Noodle Fling
A whirling and twirling carousel, you will find the secret ingredient of fun outside Mr. Ping’s noodle shop. Spin the festive teacup faster for a fun experience with Mr. Ping.
Ride Regulations:
- Must be at least 90 cms tall
- Children under 122 cm must be accompanied by an adult
Step Up Dubai – All In
Located at the Lionsgate section, enter this fun destination as you see high energy dance and music inspired by the Step Up series. Enjoy stunning hip-hop performances by the Dubai Step-up crew as they prepare for the international championship.
Ride Regulations: Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Camp Viking
Located in the DreamWorks section, let your little Vikings splash on Berk’s harbor complete with dragons, water cannons, and crawl nettings. Your kids shoot targets from the vessel.
Ride Regulations: Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Cloudy With A Chance Of Meat Balls – River Expedition
Head to the swallow falls, in this amazing river expedition. Created by the FLDSMDFR, the food making machine by Flint Lockwood, the swallow falls is the place where foods and animals combine and bring out a new species with its own ecosystem. Splash your way to fun before you head to the forest. While riding it, keep an eye on Steve the monkey who has gone astray.
Ride Regulations:
- Must be at least 105 cms tall
- Child between 105 cms and 130 cms must be accompanied by an adult
Smurfs Village Playhouse
A fun place for kids, the Smurfs Village Playhouse is a live animated how where you get to know and interacts with Brainy Smurfs and all the other Smurfs of Smurfs Village Playhouse.
Ride Regulations: Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Shrek’s Merry Fairy Tale Journey
Enter a journey with Shrek and Fiona telling their triplets about how they met in a heart-warming and a surprising puppet show. And when you think you have seen everything in Shrek you will fall in love with it all over again.
Ride Regulations:
- Must be at least 92 cms tall
- Child between 92 cms and 122 cms must be accompanied by an adult
Ghost Busters: Battle for New York
When there’s something strange going on in the neighborhood, who do you call? You are right, you call the Ghost Busters. Become the ghostbusters new recruit and take the task of saving the city from ghosts. Join an epic roof battle in this highly interactive ride where you are taken to the temple of the gazer. Do some kick-ass shooting in the games and show-off your ghost-busting skills to save New York City.
Ride Regulations:
- Must be at least 92 cms tall
- Child between 92 cms and 122 cms must be accompanied by an adult
Woodland Play Park
Located in the Smurfs Village section, the Woodland Play Park is an outdoor space across the village with activities and games for young blood. A one-of-a-kind play area, this wild open space will give wings to your imagination and give a boost to your sense of adventure.
Ride Regulations: Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Melman-Go-Round
Located in the DreamWorks section, this merry-go-round is one of the top attraction among children. As bright and vibrant it is, along with a spectacular & musical contraption, it is a hit among children. Come & ride this funny carousel atop Alex.
Ride Regulations:
- Must be at least 92 cms tall
- A child must be accompanied by a supervising adult
Penguin Air
Climb aboard the high-flying penguin aircraft and join the penguins & chimp mechanics on an adventure. Glide through the air, flying past colorful banners. Since the penguins can’t afford licensed pilots, their mission is dependent on your flying skills.
Ride Regulations:
- Must be at least 105 cms tall
- Child between 105 cms and 122 cms must be accompanied by an adult
Smurf Studios
Themed on the animated comedy movie, The Smurfs, Smurf Studios takes you on an adventure tour of the movie. As soon as the villainous Gargamel comes the fun is multiplied in this ride. Visit the in-house store in this Motiongate attraction for Smurf-inspired souvenirs, including beach towels, flip-flops, and toys.
Ride Regulations: Must be at least 90 cms tall
Theatre Plays
If you love dramatic plays and performances, then head to the theatre which has a seating capacity of 1000 guests. There also 15 themed retail outlets that sell souvenirs and gifts.
Tips for First-time Visitors to Motiongate Dubai
- If you want to avoid a large crowd, avoid going on weekends.
- Purchase your tickets online to avoid queues.
- The multi-park combo will save you a lot of money and you can spend your time well there.
- Ensure you have charged your camera & phone before going there.
- Ensure you & your family stay hydrated throughout the time.
Conclusion
I want to try doing all the rides and experiences in the park. Would it be possible? How many hours of access do you get with the ticket?
A Motiongate Dubai ticket will get you around 10 hours at the park. Considering the wait times for popular rides, you may not be able to complete everything in 10 hours but you can try.
Thank you for such a detailed blog. I enjoyed reading it, and will surely go to Motiongate Dubai when I vacation in Dubai. What else would you recommend?
Thank you for reading my blogs. Yes, Dubai has so many wonderful places. You can try the remaining parks in Dubai Parks and Resorts of which Motiongate Dubai is a part. They are also amazing.
Hi. Thanks for the blog. I wanted to know are there any rides that are more popular than others that you would recommend as a must.
Hi. Yes, the most popular rides here are the Panem Aerial Tour, Green Hornet, Zombie Land and Capitol Bullet Train.
I am heading to Dubai in the summer season. Is the park operational and if so, is the weather bearable enough to be on the rides in the park?
Yes, the weather is quite bearable but the good news is that 70% of the rides and experiences are indoors and fully air-conditioned.
Anyone who has a child must go to Motiongate Dubai. This place is epic. My kids haven’t stopped raving and have been thanking me non-stop for taking them there.
I am glad your kids loved this place. Motiongate Dubai has some wonderful rides for kids.