The Dubai Parks and Resorts is a mega new destination made up of three separate theme parks. It also hosts water park, a uniquely themed dining and retail district and a Polynesian themed family hotel. Last night, the official opening took place and it played host to a number of familiar faces – both real and fictional.

Sheikh Mohammed attended the launch

Today I attended the inauguration of Dubai Parks and Resorts. The 25-million square foot theme park is the largest of its kind in the region pic.twitter.com/KzILMqrky8

— HH Sheikh Mohammed (@HHShkMohd) December 18, 2016

Emirati actor Saoud AlKaabi attended too

Their visit just got even brighter thanks to @SaoudAlkaabi! #CelebrateAmazing #ExperienceAmazing pic.twitter.com/JFG8BTWAj9

— DXB Parks & Resorts (@dxbparksresorts) December 18, 2016

Director and producer Ramesh Sippy made it too

Thank you so much to our dear and respected #rameshsippy great to have you with us on this special night #JaanEJigar #CelebrateAmazing pic.twitter.com/wphbrWMz3m

— Andre Timmins (@WizAndreTimmins) December 9, 2016

Everything is awesome!

Gingy made an appearance

Spotted! Gingy has escaped to The Beach with Luna & Nova #CelebrateAmazing #mydubai pic.twitter.com/H9cyN8KzLX

— Wedventure (@wedventure) December 19, 2016

Along with his big green friend, Shrek

In typical Dubai fashion, the event held an epic firework display

And a fabulous dance show involving the dancers and actors from Dubai Parks and Resorts’ live entertainment team, who perform in shows such as the Bollywood musical, Jaan-e-Jigar and Step Up All In, inspired by the Step Up film franchise.

So much colour and spectacle watching #JaanEJigar at @bollywoodparks, @dxbparksresorts #ExperienceAmazing #CelebrateAmazing pic.twitter.com/THfcQ4wOpl

— J Ø R D Å N (@jordanmcd) December 17, 2016