About Motiongate Rides

The best way to spend your vacation with friends and family is to take them to a theme park, and in this case, the Motiongate Dubai Rides Theme Park which, as the name suggests, turns your favorite movies into thrilling rides. The Motiongate Dubai theme park is a must-see if you are an ardent admirer of Hollywood films. The Hollywood Inspired Theme Park, which can be found in Dubai Parks and Resorts, was created in the same manner as well-known film studios converted into four zones as Columbia Pictures Studios, DreamWorks Studios, Smurf Village, and Lionsgate Studios.

The Park has a diverse supporting cast that includes a singing boy band that fights ghosts, a large green monster, a vampire heroine, a Smurf colony, and a panda who trains Kung Fu. Spend your vacation enjoying the thrills and excitement offered by Motiongate Rides, where you may become the star of your very spectacular movie.

The theme park features 27 exhilarating rides and attractions inspired by 13 live-actions and animated Hollywood movies. The Lionsgate Zone at the theme park recently introduced two Motiongate new rides that broke world records: The very first John Wick roller coaster in the world that goes by the name John Wick and Open Contract and the High Roller, the fastest single-car whirling roller coaster in the world.

Kids & Family Rides at Motiongate

Smurf Village Express
Smurf Village Express

Hop on the thrilling Smurf Village Express roller coaster cruising through farmyards and forests. It is an ideal roller coaster for young ones as it is comparatively smoother. Ride past forest towns and farmyards and enjoy the scenery of mushroom-capped home.

Ghostbusters Battle for New York
Ghostbusters Battle for New York

Ever wondered how it is to be a part of Ghostbusters and save the city? Located at Columbia Pictures, this interactive ride will take you to the epic rooftop battle of Temple of Gozer. Show your ghost-busting skills in the shooting games here and save the city.

Hotel Transylvania
Hotel Transylvania

Hotel Transylvania is the only hotel in the world welcoming monsters and it is now open for humans. Join Mavis, Frankenstein and Dracula on their adventure and take a ride through charming coffins and Gothic decor. This hotel is spread over 2800 square meters filled with surprises.

Smurfs Studio Tours
Smurfs Studio Tours

Located at the Smurfs Village, the Smurfs Studio Tour is a fascinating studio tour where you become part of the movie. In a theatrical experience, you may meet all of the Smurfs and watch them cause mayhem. Watch out for Gargamel as he attempts to interrupt the Smurfs' lives, and see how they get away with it.

Shrek’s Merry Fairy Tale Journey
Shrek’s Merry Fairy Tale Journey

Enjoy a fairytale-like experience where Shrek and Fiona narrate to their kids the journey of how they met and all the adventures they took on together. You can even meet Donkey and other famous characters from this classic movie series at Dreamworks.

Swamp Celebration
Swamp Celebration

Situated at Dreamworks, Swamp Celebration is a Shrek-themed ride where you will get to meet Shrek and his family. You can enjoy this rocking and rolling ride in the middle of Shrek’s gassy swamp filled with Ogres.

Melman – Go–Round
Melman – Go–Round

Located at the Dreamworks zone, Melman-Go Round is a funny and chaotic carousel ride powered by Zooster’s Fur Power Circus. It is one of the craziest attractions of Motiongate Dubai rides as it is a combination of thrill and music at the same time. This Madagascar based ride will leave you awestruck as it rushes through air.

Mr. Ping's Noodle Fling
Mr. Ping's Noodle Fling

Mr. Ping’s Noodle Fling is an experience like no other with teacups revolving around a floor blasting off music. It is located at Dreamworks outside a twirling carousel. Hop on with your family and friends and get your groove started with this whirling Motiongate Dubai ride.

Penguin Ai
Penguin Ai

Join the Penguins' crazy crew and their mechanical penguin plane. Because the Penguins cannot afford a licensed pilot, they will rely on you to complete the task. Glide through the air and colorful banners amidst the ride as the penguins and their crew strike at you.

The Swinging Viking
The Swinging Viking

Brace yourself as the Viking twins Tuffnut and Ruffnut hijacks your ship and takes you on a rogue adventure. This ride starts very smoothly but don’t get too comfortable as the ride will go downhill and you will feel weightless by the end of it.

Water Ride
Water Ride

Cloudy With a Chance of Meatballs - River Expedition If you are a water ride enthusiast then Cloudy With a Chance of Meatballs - River Expedition is ideal for you. It is perfect to cool off after spending a day in Dubai’s scorching heat. This ride will take you on a cruise through Swallow Falls where food and animals procreate their own ecosystem.

Roller Coaster Rides at Motiongate

John Wick
John Wick

Open Contract - Located at Lionsgate, John Wick is a thrilling 4D free flying roller coaster filled with twists on every turn. It is based on the movie John Wick where an open contract is set up for his assassination and you will be required to either help or hunt him

Now You See Me High Roller
Now You See Me High Roller

This unique roller coaster will let you indulge in a heist while enjoying the ride where you can help one of the horsemen win exciting prizes. Take a note of the little details around you and help solve the mystery on your ride.


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Capitol Bullet Train
Capitol Bullet Train

Capitol Bullet train is one of the fastest rides of Lionsgate. You can travel from District 12 to the Capitol on this fascinating and fast motiongate roller coaster.

Dragon Gliders
Dragon Gliders

Dragon Gliders is one of the thrilling roller coasters of Dreamworks zone. Glide over the Forbidden Islands as you hold on tight to your seats on this suspended roller coaster. You can enjoy the unique feeling of flying at a great height with Hiccup and Toothless.

Zombieland Blast-Off
Zombieland Blast-Off

If you are a fan of speed and adrenaline then Zombieland Blast off is the perfect motiongate roller coaster for you. Enjoy the remains of an abandoned amusement park where you will face zombies at every corner.

The Green Hornet: High-Speed Chase
The Green Hornet: High-Speed Chase

The newly added Green Hornet comes under the list of Motiongate Dubai new rides. This newly added rapid car ride cruises through a junkyard full of hazards to give you an adrenaline rush. This ride is inspired by the 65 Chrysler Imperial Crown and Black Beauty type of action.

Madagascar Mad Pursuit!
Madagascar Mad Pursuit!

Located at Dreamworks zone, Madagascar Mad Pursuit is one of the most renowned roller coasters of Motiongate Dubai best rides. You will be sent on an action-packed ride through a circus where characters from the popular movie, Madagascar will try to pursue you.

Motiongate Rides FAQ's

What do you wear to a trip to the MotionGate?

    Motiongate is a huge theme park and includes a lot of walking and moving around from one place to another so you must wear comfortable clothes and shoes. You must also wear sunglasses and sunscreen as you will be under sunlight for long hours.

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