Where was Aladdin filmed?

In the opening scene, Aladdin (Mena Massoud) and Dalia (Naomi Scott) run away from the Royal Guards. While wandering the streets, Aladdin notices a lovely girl in trouble for distributing bread to children without payment. Aladdin helps her, and they flee from the Royal Guards chasing them. The handmaiden's name is Dalia, and she serves the Princess of Agrabah. When Prince Anders, another suitor for the princess, arrives, Dalia (the princess herself) has to leave. Dalia is not only the name of the handmaid but also the name of the princess's best friend.

This scene was shot in the ancient city of Petra in Jordan, known for its incredible Hellenistic architecture. The facades of the tombs in Petra have a distinctive influence on Greek culture and provide an awe-inspiring backdrop for this scene. A few iconic shots from this scene include Aladdin and Dalia jumping across rooftops and sliding down a winding staircase to escape from the guards. The camera follows them as they find their way through the maze of alleyways, with stone walls towering above them on either side. Tourists can travel to the city of Israel and experience the movie's atmosphere.

Since no public transportation is available to Petra from Israel, the recommended way to travel is by using a private car rental service. The road will take around 4 hours and 20 minutes via Route 40. Alternatively, one could fly into Amman International Airport and then take a 3-hour drive south to reach Petra.

Aladdin and Jafar journey through the expansive desert, searching for the fabled Cave of Wonders. The following day, Aladdin (portrayed by Mena Massoud) was captured by the royal guards and transported to the desert with Jafar (played by Marwan Kenzari). Jafar disclosed that Aladdin was the Diamond in the Rough and also disclosed that the woman Aladdin had encountered earlier was, in fact, the princess (Naomi Scott). He promised to make Aladdin rich enough to impress her if he helped him retrieve the lamp. They arrived at the cave by evening, and because Aladdin was the Diamond in the Rough, he was allowed to enter safely.

It's thrilling as they travel across immense dunes and rocky terrain. The beautiful landscape radiates with hues of golden oranges and reds, which gives the movie its exotic flavor. At one point, we glimpse an iconic arch, the rock bridge at Jebel Kharazeh, as Aladdin and Jafar make their way across it. This arch serves as a symbol of the dangerous yet exciting adventure ahead. The scene was filmed in Wadi Rum Valley, located in southern Jordan, considered one of the world’s most impressive desert landscapes. It's a UNESCO Heritage Site with stunning scenes that have been featured in films like "Lawrence of Arabia," "The Martian," and "Rogue One."

To visit this famous spot, you can reach Wadi Rum from Amman, Jordan, or Aqaba City by either car or plane. Keep in mind that during the summer, it can get quite hot during the daytime, so plan accordingly.

Jafar (Marwan Kenzari) has Aladdin (Mena Massoud) at his mercy and declares himself the most powerful man in the world. However, Aladdin points out that Jafar is less powerful than he thinks. The Genie is the most powerful being in the universe since he gave Jafar his power and can even take it away. Jafar then realizes he's "second-best" and uses his last wish to become an all-powerful genie. Genie (Will Smith) sees Aladdin's clever plan and grants Jafar's wish, transforming him into a tremendously powerful genie. Jafar uses his incredible power as a genie to declare himself ruler of the universe. However, Aladdin reminds him of the consequences of being a genie. Jafar is imprisoned along with Iago in a lamp prison, with golden shackles placed on him as punishment.

This scene was filmed at Longcross Studios in Surrey, UK. This studio has been used to film many big productions such as Star Wars: Episode VIII – The Last Jedi and Mission: Impossible – Fallout. In the city scenes, Aladdin's hometown of Agrabah is depicted as a bustling metropolis with intricately detailed streets and buildings. The architecture reflects elements from Morocco, Istanbul, the Taj Mahal, and Jaipur's grand palaces. Jasmine's palace is the most iconic element in this scene, which features brilliantly illuminated domes and spires that tower over Agrabah.

To get to Longcross Studios from London, you can take the M25 Southbound until Junction 11, then follow signs for Chertsey A320 towards Weybridge/Walton-on-Thames. Turn onto Longcross Lane and continue for about 1 mile until you reach Longcross Studios on your right. There are train services running from London Waterloo Station to Virginia Water railway station, which takes just 15 minutes by taxi to get to Longcross Studios.