Harry Potter is bringing a new theme park to Abu Dhabi and expanding its magical world

Harry Potter’s magical world is heading to Abu Dhabi, where Warner Bros. World Yas Island will develop three new themed areas inspired by Hogwarts Castle, Diagon Alley and the Forbidden Forest.

The project was announced during Back to Hogwarts, the annual Sept. 1 celebration that brings fans together to mark the start of a new school year at Hogwarts within J.K. Rowling’s story. A video released on the franchise’s official channels showed the flying Ford Anglia passing over the complex that will host the attractions. Park officials said they would provide more details on Sept. 7.

Abu Dhabi will join Orlando, Los Angeles, Osaka and Beijing as an international destination with Harry Potter-themed experiences. The Back to Hogwarts announcements also extended beyond theme parks. The franchise confirmed a third season of “Wizards of Baking,” a Harry Potter-inspired cooking competition featuring James and Oliver Phelps, who played Fred and George Weasley in the films. The new season is expected to arrive on HBO Max toward the end of 2026.

The upcoming Harry Potter television series will receive new Lego sets tied to the production, with their release planned for December. Another trailer connected to the series will be released on Sept. 2.

The franchise will also appear in New York’s Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade. A Harry Potter-themed float will bring characters and visual references from the series to one of the United States’ best-known televised holiday events.