Legoland Dubai
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
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Photo: Jeremy Thompson, CC BY 2.0, Wikimedia CommonsThe essentials in 10 seconds
- Tickets
- From AED 295 on the official site; price depends on the date
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Confirmed by an official source: the venue, a ministry or the operator. - Hours
- Usually 11:00–20:00, Fri–Sat until 21:00 (unofficial)
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A typical visit without queueing. In high season add 15–30 minutes. - 4 h
- With kids
- Fine with kids
- Children
- Under 3 free with ID
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- Close 30 minutes before the park closes
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Confirmed by an official source: the venue, a ministry or the operator. - 2026 season
- Closed from March, reopened on 7 October 2026
- Parking
- Free; valet AED 120
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Confirmed by an official source: the venue, a ministry or the operator. - Getting there
- Red Line to Ibn Battuta, then bus DPR1; taxi from Downtown ≈ 35–40 min
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- Dubai Parks and Resorts, Sheikh Zayed Road (E11), Jebel Ali
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Key facts
29rides, attractions and shows
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English WikipediaThe National and Khaleej Times, September 20265 zonesStudio Central, Columbia Pictures, DreamWorks Animation, Lionsgate and Smurfs Village
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Dubai Parks and Resorts official websiteEnglish Wikipedia7 Oct 2026reopening day after a closure that began in March 2026
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The NationalKhaleej TimesDecember 2016opening, pushed back from October by construction delays
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English WikipediaThe National4 indoor landsin DreamWorks: Kung Fu Panda, How to Train Your Dragon, Madagascar and Shrek
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Dubai Parks and Resorts official websiteEnglish Wikipedia30 minutesbefore closing time, the rides stop
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Dubai Parks and Resorts official websiteDubai Parks and Resortsthe resort shared with Legoland Dubai and Real Madrid World
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Dubai Parks and Resorts official websiteEnglish WikipediaDPR1the RTA bus from Ibn Battuta metro, running since 2018
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RTAGulf News, April 2018Freevisitor parking at the resort
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Dubai Parks and Resorts official websiteMotiongate Dubai tickets and prices
The official Dubai Parks and Resorts booking page lists Motiongate from AED 295 — the same starting price as Legoland Dubai and Real Madrid World. The exact price depends on the day you pick in the booking calendar. Under-3s are listed as free with proof of age, so bring a passport for toddlers.
The resort also sells two-park day tickets and annual passes. Resellers advertise lower prices with discount codes, but those deals aren't on the official site — check the date and the refund terms, as tickets are generally non-refundable.
Paying is easy for foreign visitors: book online with a bank card, and cards are widely accepted across Dubai, taxis included. The exception is public transport — the metro and buses take only a Nol card, which you buy and top up with cash or card at station ticket offices and machines.
Motiongate Dubai opening hours
Motiongate usually opens at 11:00 and closes at 20:00, staying open until 21:00 on Fridays and Saturdays. Treat that as unofficial: the resort publishes the real schedule in its online calendar, and hours change for holidays, events and the season. All rides close half an hour before the gates do.
There is no regular weekly closing day, but the whole resort shut for more than six months in 2026, reopening on 7 October. Look up your exact date on the Dubai Parks and Resorts website before you set off.
How to get to Motiongate Dubai
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Where are you starting from?
We’ll draw it on the map on foot and by taxi; metro and buses open in your maps app. Your location isn’t stored.
On foot
- Legoland Dubai is about 14 min away on foot.
More tips
- From Burj Khalifa/Dubai Mall station, ride the Red Line towards Life Pharmacy to Ibn Battuta. Some trains branch off to Expo 2020, so check the destination screen.
- Metro and buses take a Nol card; buy one at any station ticket office or machine.
- Ibn Battuta station has a bus station next door. Take bus DPR1 to Dubai Parks and Resorts. The resort gives the first departure at 7:30 and a gap of about 75 minutes, so check the RTA timetable first.
- The bus drops you at the Bus and Taxi Center by Riverland; follow the MOTIONGATE signs through Riverland to the gate.
- Quicker: a taxi, Careem or Uber from Downtown takes 35–40 minutes without traffic. For the trip back, the taxi rank at the main gate runs around the clock.
Is Motiongate Dubai worth it?
Yes, if you like roller coasters and films and can give it a full day. It suits teens and adults far better than Legoland next door: Capitol Bullet Train, John Wick: Open Contract and Dragon Gliders are proper coasters. Families with kids of about 6–12 will spend most of their time in DreamWorks and Smurfs Village.
Skip it if you only have a day or two in Dubai — the round trip alone eats about an hour and a half, and an evening at the Dubai Mall fountains matters more. With toddlers, Legoland Dubai is the better fit. For rides out of the heat and closer to town, try indoor IMG Worlds of Adventure.
Coasters have height limits, so if you are travelling with kids, check them on the resort's website before you buy — or a short child may miss the headline rides.
Best rides at Motiongate, zone by zone
- DreamWorks Animation — fully indoor and air-conditioned. Madagascar Mad Pursuit, the suspended Dragon Gliders coaster from How to Train Your Dragon, the Kung Fu Panda motion simulator, a Shrek dark ride and gentle family rides such as Melman-Go-Round.
- Lionsgate — the big thrills: the launched Capitol Bullet Train from The Hunger Games, the Panem Aerial Tour flying simulator, the spinning Now You See Me coaster and the 4D John Wick: Open Contract.
- Columbia Pictures — seven attractions, including the Ghostbusters shooting dark ride, the Green Hornet coaster, the Zombieland drop tower, Hotel Transylvania and the Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs river rapids, where you will get wet.
- Smurfs Village — a blue village for families with a junior coaster, a dark ride, play areas and a theatre show.
- Studio Central — the New York-style entrance street with cafés, shops, film sets and shows in the Hollywood Theatre.
Where is Motiongate and what's next door
Motiongate is a long way from the centre, in the south-west of the emirate at Dubai Parks and Resorts near Jebel Ali, off Sheikh Zayed Road (E11). It's closer to the Abu Dhabi border than to the Burj Khalifa.
The resort groups several parks around one car park: Motiongate, Legoland Dubai with its water park, and football-themed Real Madrid World. Between them runs Riverland, a dining and strolling area you walk through to every gate. Each park needs its own ticket.
Motiongate opened in December 2016, later than first planned, and is run by Dubai Parks and Resorts.
Motiongate vs other Dubai theme parks
| Motiongateyou are here | Hollywood park: DreamWorks, Columbia, Lionsgate, Smurfs | Teens, adults, families with kids 6+ | DreamWorks zone only | From AED 295 | Dubai Parks and Resorts, Jebel Ali |
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| Legoland Dubai | Lego theme park: 6 lands, Miniland | Kids 2–12 | Miniland and some halls | From AED 295 booked ahead | Dubai Parks and Resorts, Jebel Ali |
| IMG Worlds of Adventure | Indoor park: Marvel, Cartoon Network, dinosaurs | Teens and families | The whole park | Separate ticket | City of Arabia |
Motiongate and Legoland share a car park but each needs its own ticket. Coasters: Motiongate. Toddlers: Legoland. Peak heat: IMG Worlds.
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Motiongate, then an evening in the Marina
A day of coasters, then a taxi to the Marina promenade and sunset on JBR Beach. Add them to your route — YesGo fits in the timing and transfers.
- Motiongate Dubaiyou are here4 h · from AED 295 on the official site
- 395 min walk from the previous stopDubai Marina1 h 30 min · Free; boats and cruises extra
- 18 min walk from the previous stopJBR Beach and The Walk2 h · Free; sunbed AED 125
3 places · about 14 h 23 min with walks · 413 min on foot in total
Nearby — add to your day
How to do it right
- Open the resort calendar the day before — that's the only place with hours for your date.
- Ride the Lionsgate coasters first, before the queues and the heat.
- The indoor DreamWorks zone is the place to be at midday.
- Check the last DPR1 bus in advance — departures are about 75 minutes apart.
- Tell the driver “Dubai Parks and Resorts” — that's the name of the whole resort.
- Stop for dinner in Dubai Marina — it's on the way back to town.
Questions
How much are Motiongate Dubai tickets?
From AED 295 on the official Dubai Parks and Resorts site; the exact price depends on the date. Under-3s go free with proof of age.
What are Motiongate Dubai opening hours?
Usually 11:00–20:00, and until 21:00 on Fridays and Saturdays, but that is unofficial. Check the resort's online calendar for your date.
Is Motiongate Dubai open now?
Yes. The resort closed in March 2026 and reopened on 7 October 2026, together with Legoland Dubai and Real Madrid World.
How do I get to Motiongate Dubai by metro?
Take the Red Line towards Life Pharmacy to Ibn Battuta, then bus DPR1 to Dubai Parks and Resorts. Buses run roughly every 75 minutes, and you need a Nol card.
How far is Motiongate from Downtown Dubai?
About 35–40 minutes by taxi without traffic, via Sheikh Zayed Road.
Is Motiongate Dubai worth it?
For coaster and film fans with a full day to spare, yes. With only a day or two in Dubai, or with toddlers, spend the time elsewhere.
What are the best rides at Motiongate?
Capitol Bullet Train and John Wick: Open Contract in Lionsgate, and Dragon Gliders and Madagascar Mad Pursuit in DreamWorks.
Is Motiongate good for kids?
For kids of about 6 and up, yes — indoor DreamWorks and Smurfs Village are made for families. For toddlers, Legoland Dubai next door suits better.
How long do you need at Motiongate?
4–6 hours in the park, plus about 40 minutes each way. Plan a full day.
Have you been? Was it worth your time?
1 — no, 5 — absolutely
Your vote counts towards the YesGo score.
Sources and fact-check
- Dubai Parks and Resorts official website: MOTIONGATE Dubai page, Park Information, ticket booking, 03.11.2026
- English Wikipedia: Motiongate Dubai, IMG Worlds of Adventure, Red Line (Dubai Metro); Wikidata Q23823579
- The National and Khaleej Times, 18 September 2026 — the March closure and the 7 October 2026 reopening
- The National, December 2016 — the park's opening
- RTA (Dubai Roads and Transport Authority) and Gulf News, April 2018 — bus route DPR1
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