MOTIONGATE Dubai Theme Park

When we went, almost all rides were 5mins (almost no wait at all). DreamWorks was the best themed section (Dragon was closed; Shrek, Madagascar - was the best coaster ride, I liked), meeting the characters were fun. I just had to excuse thr comment of the attendant to hurry. There were 7 of us of different family, what do you expect? Each one wanted a solo photo with the character. Columbia section rides were not so good. Just going around and looking at the theme decor like Hotel Transylvania, Ghostbusters shooting gun... Not as high tech. Lionsgate Hunger Games coaster was also awesome. The tall tower drop was also fun.

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ (Full Review) This park does not ease you in it jumps straight into “hold my bag, I’ll scream for you.” Motiongate Dubai is basically a love letter to movies, except the movies throw you around at high speed. From the moment you walk in, everything feels cinematic big sets, dramatic entrances, and rides that don’t mess around. What I loved is the mix. You’ve got full on thrill rides that make you question your life choices, right alongside fun, immersive attractions that are more about storytelling and visuals. The movie themes are actually done well it’s not just a name slapped on a ride. You genuinely feel like you’ve stepped into different film worlds as you move through the park. The queues were reasonable, the park was clean, and it never felt confusing to get around. There are plenty of spots to grab food and drinks when you need a break (or emotional recovery time after a ride), and shaded areas that help when the Dubai heat kicks in. Christmas is also just on another level, its magical. It’s the kind of place where you go in thinking, “We’ll stay a couple of hours,” and suddenly it’s dark and you’re debating one last ride. Whether you’re a movie fan, a thrill seeker, or just someone who enjoys controlled chaos, Motiongate delivers. Pro tip: wear comfy clothes, secure your loose items, and don’t skip rides just because they look tame some of them are sneaky intense. Would 100% go again. 🎬🎢

The place was amazing. I enjoyed alot. The only thing is that you have to wait in a queue for each ride specially the famous ones like blast off, Madagascar and Bullet train.

Great theme park. Suits all ages- fun rides for everyone. Although many roller coasters are height dependent. Staff are super friendly. Definitely able to spend the whole day here. The food tho isn’t the best. Will def be back to try out the rides we missed out on today.

I recently spent the day at Motiongate, and had an enjoyable experience overall. The first thing that struck me was the staff. From the moment we walked through the gates, they were exceptionally friendly - perhaps some of the most welcoming I’ve encountered in any park - even Disney! From the operators to the retail team, everyone seemed genuinely happy to be there, which makes a huge difference to the overall experience. There were some definite highlights, particularly in the DreamWorks area, which is impressive; the Shrek ride was charming, and the How to Train Your Dragon roller coaster was a real standout (even if it was running on a very reduced capacity of one single train!). These were high-quality, immersive experiences that really stood out in the park. On the flip side, the Ghostbusters ride was really underwhelming and disappointing, as it’s such a fun theme and the experience was just really poor. From my perspective, having visited over 60 theme parks around the world, Motiongate feels like it’s missing a true headline roller coaster. While the existing roller coasters like the Capitol Bullet Train and Now You See Me coasters are good fun and well-executed, nothing quite hits that ‘must-ride’ status. The park is well laid out and easy to navigate, and unlike some other local offerings, it felt lively and full of character. It’s definitely my preferred choice in the Dubai, offering a much more complete experience than IMG World of Adventures. In summary, it was a great day out with fantastic staff and a variety of rides that are worth experiencing. We visited when the opened at 11am and the park was very quiet until around 2pm. It meant all rides were practically walk-on, so if you’re looking to fit in lots of rides, get there early in the day.