Movie Rides
Movie-themed rides include the Madagascar rollercoaster, Ghostbusters and the Green Hornets High-Speed Chase.
Motiongate Dubai Administration Building
Dubai South
Motiongate Dubai Administration Building is a corporate office in Dubai South connected with the Motiongate theme-park operation. Customer reviews describe a Hollywood-inspired day out, with movie-themed rides such as the Madagascar rollercoaster and family areas including Smurfs and Shrek.
Reputation Score
4.6
★★★★★
106 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Family Appeal
Children enjoyed How to Train Your Dragon, Smurfs and Shrek, while adults liked the nostalgic Ghostbusters ride.
Park Condition
One visitor found the park clean, well organised and well maintained, with a lively atmosphere.
Manageable Queues
Some visitors reported walking straight onto rides or encountering no wait times.
Full-Day Visit
Although one review says the park does not seem very big, it can still fill an entire day.
Character Photos
Shrek appeared during one family visit, creating an unexpected photo opportunity.
Tips for a Better Visit
Check Rides. Check which attractions are operating before planning your route, as one visitor reported repeated breakdowns.
Allow Time. Set aside a full day rather than a quick stop; a reviewer found the park smaller than expected but still easy to fill for a day.
Watch Weather. Avoid choosing an especially hot day if possible, since one family found the heat draining by the end of their visit.
Expect Variability. Queue conditions may change quickly: a reported five-minute wait became 30 minutes, so build flexibility into your schedule.
Prioritise Rides. If short queues matter most, this may suit you: one tourist reported walking straight onto rides, though the park felt quiet.
Plan the visit
Practical details
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Saih Shuaib 1, Dubai
| Mon | 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM |
| Tue | 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM |
| Wed | 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM |
| Thu | 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM |
| Fri | 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM |
| Sat | 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM |
| Sun | 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM |
Common Concerns
Ride Breakdowns
A review reports repeated ride breakdowns, including on newly opened John Wick and Now You Can See Me attractions.
Queue Changes
Reported waits sometimes expanded from five minutes to 30, creating static lines and gridlock.
Hot Weather
A family visit on a very hot day left them drained by the end, so weather can affect the experience.
Quiet Atmosphere
One tourist found the park unusually quiet and lacking the excited crowd atmosphere of larger parks.
Unfriendly Staff
One review specifically describes the staff as very bad and unfriendly.
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The Bottom Line
Motiongate Dubai is a movie-themed theme park operation associated with the administration building in Dubai South. Reviews point to a family day built around rides and detailed themed areas rather than a conventional corporate-office visit. The Madagascar rollercoaster, How to Train Your Dragon area, Smurfs and Shrek sections give children plenty to explore, while the Ghostbusters ride adds a nostalgic option for adults.
The Green Hornets High-Speed Chase and Zombieland Blast Of were also highlighted by one visitor. Families generally describe the park as clean, organised and capable of filling a full day. One reviewer even caught a surprise appearance by Shrek for a photo.
Queue experience is less consistent: a 2022 visitor reported walking straight onto rides, while another said five-minute waits sometimes became 30 minutes. That same review raised concerns about repeated breakdowns on John Wick and Now You Can See Me, so checking ride availability before settling on a route is sensible. The park can feel unusually quiet when attendance is low, which is useful for quick access but means less crowd energy.
Weather matters too; one family found a very hot day exhausting. The reviews suggest a stronger fit for families and film fans than for visitors seeking a nonstop, high-atmosphere crowd experience.