For the first time in 15 years, the Walt Disney Company has announced the development of a new theme park - a resort destination in Abu Dhabi that marks the company’s entry into the Middle East.

Could a Disney vacation in Abu Dhabi be a bargain compared with the American equivalent? Travelers may think of the Middle Eastern destination as a place of unbridled luxury, replete with Michelin-starred restaurants and hotels whose rates can run as high as $1 million per week.

Disney announced plans for its first Middle East theme park in Abu Dhabi, which will be fully indoors to combat extreme heat. Local developer Miral Group will fully fund, build, and operate the park, leveraging advanced technology and Disney's global expertise.