Name: Mohamed Abdalla Al Zaabi
Designation: Chief Executive Officer
Company: Miral
Mohamed Abdalla Al Zaabi is the Chief Executive Officer of Miral, the Abu Dhabi-based developer responsible for transforming Yas Island into a world-class entertainment and tourism destination. Since his appointment in 2015, Al Zaabi has overseen the development and expansion of landmark attractions, including Warner Bros. World Abu Dhabi, Ferrari World Abu Dhabi, and SeaWorld Abu Dhabi, driving record visitation and solidifying Yas Island’s position as a global entertainment hub. Under his leadership, Miral has delivered major strategic milestones.
In 2024, Al Zaabi secured a long-term partnership with The Walt Disney Company to bring the Middle East’s first Disney destination to Abu Dhabi, a significant regional achievement in the leisure and tourism sector. He has also expanded the company’s portfolio through large-scale collaborations, including the opening of teamLab Phenomena Abu Dhabi on Saadiyat Island in April 2025 and the launch of the Yas Waterworld Abu Dhabi expansion in July 2025. Under Al Zaabi’s leadership, Miral manages Yas Island through three subsidiaries, driving integrated development and innovative attractions that elevate Abu Dhabi’s tourism profile. Formerly at Aldar Properties, he brings deep expertise in property development and urban transformation, and continues to position Yas Island as a world-class leisure destination.
