"The World of Studio Ghibli," a traveling immersive exhibition dedicated to the Japanese animation studio, will open at Manarat Al Saadiyat in Abu Dhabi from May 30 to August 20, 2026. The show features large-scale theatrical sets from 16 Studio Ghibli films, including iconic scenes from My Neighbor Totoro, and tickets are available for 125 AED (about $34). The exhibition launched in 2013 and has previously toured Japan, South Korea, Taiwan, Hong Kong, Bangkok, and Singapore.
The exhibition matters because it brings the globally beloved work of Studio Ghibli—founded by Hayao Miyazaki, Isao Takahata, and Toshio Suzuki—to a new Middle Eastern audience at a major cultural venue in Abu Dhabi. It underscores the growing international appetite for immersive, fan-focused art experiences and highlights Abu Dhabi's expanding role as a destination for blockbuster cultural tourism.