Everything You Need To About Motiongate Dubai in 2024
Last updated on March 14th, 2024 at 10:13 am
Motiongate is a top-rated and highly-regarded Hollywood-themed amusement park in Dubai Parks and Resorts.
It offers an enjoyable unique experience where you can immerse yourself in the worlds of your beloved movies from Columbia Pictures, Dreamworks Animation, and Lionsgate.
With an array of exhilarating rides and attractions based on popular films, Motiongate has earned the nickname “Hollywood in the desert.”
In addition to the Studio Central area, Motiongate Theme Park has four different zones.
Each zone features a variety of attractions unique to its zone theme, including roller coaster rides, 4D motion simulators, play zones for children, and family-friendly rides. The following are the Motiongate Theme Park zones.
Motiongate Dubai has ensured that its rides and attractions are fun for the whole family so everyone can have a good time. So go to Motiongate Dubai with your family and friends to experience the magic and thrill of your favourite Hollywood blockbusters.
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Important Facts about Motiongate
Location
Sheikh Zayed Rd – Dubai – United Arab Emirates
Timing
Sunday to Thursday: 11 am – 8 pm
Friday and Saturday: 11 am – 9 pm
Note
All the attractions close 30 minutes before park closing time.
Best time to visit
November to March
weekdays ( Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday day)
Best to visit early at opening time when less crowded
The time needed to look around
5 – 6 hours ( you can easily spend an entire day and enjoy )
Contact
+971 4 820 0000
HOW TO GO TO THE Motiongate
By Metro
Take the Red Line Metro Service to Jebel Ali, the closest station to Motiongate. You will need to take a taxi from there to get to Dubai Parks and Resort.
By car
From Dubai Marina, it takes about 20 to 25 minutes to get there. If you are driving from Abu Dhabi to the north, it will take you about an hour.
By taxi
One can easily book an online taxi service like Uber or Careem. Depending on the peak hours, a one-way trip in an Uber can cost you around $40 to $60. It is very efficient when travelling in a group or with family.
Motiongate ticket price
Motiongate Dubai -One Day Ticket 295 AED
Dubai Parks and Resorts – 2 Park in One Day Ticket 355 AED
With this ticket of one day two park ticket to Dubai Parks and Resorts, you can enjoy full-day access at Motiongate, Bollywood Park, Legoland Theme Park and Legoland Water Park.
Children under the age of three are free.
Several park ticket options are available to you choose from. You can select the one that best matches your preferences.
If you’re on a tight schedule, visit two parks in a day; this option is a great money saver.
Best combinations are
Motion gate + Legoland: If you are with your children
Motiongate + Legoland Water Park: If you want to cool off with water after all the sightseeing and thrill rides at the Motiongate.
Motion gate + Bollywood Park: If you come from Asian countries, specifically India, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka, or want to explore some culture and Indian cinema.
Buy tickets online to get a discount and save time by avoiding the lines. Go for tickets with QFAST. It will save a lot of time from queuing for every ride.
(Q-Fast privilege will take you straight to the front of the rows so that you can enjoy it without having to wait in line)
A shuttle service is available between the parks
Motiongate Facilities
- ATM is available throughout the park
- Drinking fountains are also available
- Wheelchairs & strollers are available for rent.
- locker facility also available inside
Entrance to Motiongate
You get to the motion gate theme park by walking through Riverland when you get to Dubai Parks and Resorts.
Riverland is free to get into and walk around and features a picturesque waterway lined with various charming restaurants, offering visitors the perfect setting to unwind and enjoy a delightful meal. Whether a leisurely lunch or a cosy dinner, Riverland provides everyone with a beautiful and relaxing atmosphere.
Things to do in Motiongate
The park has five themed zones, each with unique attractions, rides, and entertainment options. Here are the five zones of Motiongate:
Studio Central
Studio Central is the first Zone that welcomes you with its grand entrance and is a central hub connecting all the zones.
This place is a tribute to the Golden Age of Hollywood. This first Zone boasts a genuine movie set in New York City outside America, which takes you behind the scenes of a fully-functional movie studio from back in the day. At Studio Central, you can unravel the enchantment of the movie-making process, relish in theatrical opening shows, and visit typical executive offices for an authentic Hollywood experience.
In this Zone, you can find most of the shops and restaurants.
Columbia Pictures Zone
This zone is one of the most action-packed at Motiongate Dubai, with rides and attractions based on Columbia Pictures’ biggest movies like Ghostbusters, Hotel Transylvania, and Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs.
Hotel Transylvania Castle is the first thing you notice when entering this zone.
Rides in Columbia Pictures Zone
Tip
Underworld 4D
This attraction depicts scenes of intense violence and blood. Parental discretion is strongly advised.
| Rides Name | Ride Type | Height Restriction |
|---|---|---|
| Zombieland | A thrilling 58-metre drop tower | 130 cm or Taller |
| Cloudy with a chance of meatballs | River Expedition | 105 cm or Taller |
| The Green Hornet | Roller coaster ride | 105 cm or Taller |
| Ghostbusters- Battle for New York | 3D interactive shooting game | 90 cm or Taller |
| Hotel Transylvania | Ride in a coffin-shaped carriage | 90 cm or Taller |
| Underworld 4D | 4D Multi sensory experience | Any Height |
| Flint’s imagination lab | Interactive game-play area | Any Height |
DreamWorks Zone
DreamWorks is an indoor theme park organized into four sections based on DreamWorks Animation franchises: Shrek, How to Train Your Dragon, Kung Fu Panda, and Madagascar.
The DreamWorks Studio Zone contains fourteen unique attractions providing endless fun and entertainment. At this zone, you can meet your beloved characters from Hollywood blockbusters like Shrek, Madagascar, and Kung Fu Panda
Tip
Visit the Dreamwork in the afternoon if you want to escape Dubai’s heat.
Rides in DreamWorks Zone
| Rides Name | Ride Type | Height Restriction |
|---|---|---|
| Madagascar mad pursuit | Rollercoaster ride | 125 cm or Taller |
| Dragon gliders | Rollercoaster ride | 105 cm or Taller |
| Swamp celebration | Swinging ride similar to the pirate ship | 105 cm or Taller |
| Kungfu panda’s unstoppable awesomeness | Motion simulation | 105 cm or Taller |
| The swinging Viking | Swinging boat ride | 105 cm or Taller |
| Melman go round | Carousel ride | 90 cm or Taller |
| Mr. Pings noodles fling | Spinning teacup ride | 90 cm or Taller |
| Penguin air | Carousel ride | 90 cm or Taller |
| Shrek’s merry fairy tale journey | Tour ride | 90 cm or Taller |
| Camp Viking | Interactive game-play area | Any Height |
| King Julien sideshow stomp | Live Show | Any Height |
Lionsgate Zone
The Lionsgate Studio Zone offers you four exciting attractions that will leave a lasting impression on you.
So whether you’re soaring through the picturesque city of Panem on an aerial tour or experiencing the thrill of a swirling ride on the capital bullet train, the Lionsgate Studio Zone provides a perfect blend of entertainment and unforgettable memories.
Rides in Lionsgate Zone
| Rides Name | Ride Type | Height Restriction |
|---|---|---|
| Capitol bullet train | Roller rollercoaster ride | 130 cm or Taller |
| Now you see me | Roller rollercoaster ride | 125 cm or Taller |
| John wick open contract | Roller rollercoaster ride | 125 cm or Taller |
| Panem aerial tour | Motion simulation | 100 cm or Taller |
Smurfs Village Zone
The Smurf Village zone is the perfect destination for your children, where they can explore the charming mushroom-shaped Smurf Houses and larger-than-life figures of your favourite Smurf characters. The village boasts a thrilling rollercoaster ride called the Smurfs Village Express, which takes you on an exhilarating aerial tour of the entire town.
Rides in Smurfs Village Zone
| Rides Name | Ride Type | Height Restriction |
|---|---|---|
| Smurf village express | Roller coaster ride | 100 cm or Taller |
| Smurfs studio tours | Tour ride | 90 cm or Taller |
| Smurfberry factory | Play Area | Any Height |
| Woodland play park | Play Area | Any Height |
NOTE
Meet and Greet
Every zone has a meet-and-greet section with its famous characters. Here you can meet your favourite movie characters and take memorable selfies with them.
Some of the rides have height restrictions. So check before you go, and don’t disappoint your little ones.
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