Disney+ Middle East: The UAE Leading Environment Media And Creative Sectors

During the Arab Media Summit 2025 in Dubai, Tamim Fares, Director of Disney+ MENA, highlighted highlighted Disney’s growing footprint in the UAE across multiple platforms. He described the country as a thriving environment for entertainment and media development. The summit, which runs from May 26-28, provided a platform for these discussions.

Fares highlighted Disney's strategic growth in the UAE across various domains such as digital platforms, TV channels, entertainment retail, and theme parks. He noted the impressive progress of the UAE's media sector and expressed pride in Disney's role within this expanding industry. "Participating in the Arab Media Summit offers a valuable opportunity to witness these transformations firsthand," Fares told the Emirates News Agency (WAM).

Disney+ has established key partnerships in the UAE to enhance its reach and subscriber numbers. These include collaborations with major entities like du and Abu Dhabi Media. Additionally, content partnerships with channels such as National Geographic have been pivotal due to their strong regional following.

A significant announcement was made regarding Disneyland Abu Dhabi, a project developed by Miral. This theme park marks a major achievement for Disney in the region and reflects their confidence in the UAE as a leading destination. Fares emphasized that this development is just the beginning of many promising opportunities ahead.

Fares concluded by stating that Disney sees the UAE not only as a rapidly evolving nation but also as one with ambitious goals. The presence of Disney+, along with its retail ventures, media partnerships, and upcoming Disneyland, underscores a genuine commitment to this vibrant market.

The Arab Media Summit serves as an excellent venue for observing these changes firsthand. It highlights how Disney is integrating into the UAE's dynamic landscape through investments and future plans.

With inputs from WAM