Splash Out All The Heat And Have Fun With Your Kids On These Best Waterparks in UAE

Wild Wadi Water Park

The Wild Wadi Water Park, Dubai is located in front of the Burj Al Arab, providing a stunning view of the iconic structure. This park offers true Arabian experience combined with all the joy of a waterpark. The park is themed on the tale of Juha, a popular Middle Eastern folklore character. Juha is a legendary comic character depicted as riding a donkey. He traveled around the world on the high seas and had lots of adventures. His stories are funny and often have a subtle wit. The tales of Juha are very popular among children as well as adults and provides the perfect theme for an amusement park. The theme itself marks it as one of the interesting places to visit in Dubai.

This waterpark in Dubai has 30 different kinds of rides suited for all types of visitors. The adventurous can head to Jumeirah Sceirah, a six-second ride that takes you high above the waterpark, and then drops you down a 120-metre long slide at a speed of 50 miles per hour. Another ride called Tantrum Alley is a high-speed thrill adventure that takes the visitors through large waterslides into three tornadoes. They circle around in the eye of the storm before splashing out into a pool. For a more leisurely experience, try full body boarding at Wipeout which takes you through changing landscapes. Or, enjoy the waves at Breakers Bay, the largest wave pool in the Middle East. For children, there is a specially designed area called Juha’s Dhow and Lagoon where there are over 100 activities to enjoy.

Timings:

• Sunday – Wednesday

10:00 until 19:00.

• Thursday

10:00 until 18:00

• Ladies Night

20:00 until 00:00 (if there is no Ladies Night, the waterpark will close at 19:00).

• Friday

10:00 until 22:00.

• Saturday

10:00 until 20:00.

Tickets:

• General Admission for 1.1 metres or above in height -AED 336 per person

Online rate AED 270

• General Admission below 1.1 metres in height -AED 284 per person

Online rate AED 220

• Complimentary access for children two years and under upon presentation of ID.

Splash 'n' Party

Splash ‘n’ Party is one of the newest water-themed attractions in Dubai and the first of its kind. This waterpark is exclusively for kids and also doubles up as a birthday venue. Unlike most waterparks where children are forbidden from some rides because of their age and height, at  Splash ‘n’ Party they go on everything. Every attraction is specifically tailored for kids, so much so that children may consider it to be the best waterpark in Dubai. The water is only knee height, and the venue has five to six lifeguards on duty at all times. So, parents can relax knowing that their children are in safe hands.

Splash ‘n’ Party combines lots of lively activities with water-based recreations. An outdoor splash pad area is equipped with water slides and water guns for children to play. Additional entertainment includes music, live stage performances, cupcake decorating, and lots of other arts and crafts activities. Splash ‘n’ Party provides facilities to host birthday parties as well. Party services include having a bouncy castle for hire, inflatable water slides, face painting, magic shows, balloon twisting, and many other attractions.

While the kids enjoy, the adults can unwind here as well. Sit back at the juice bar to cool down with a selection of beverages. You may also want to enjoy delicious snacks from their restaurant. The concept of this Dubai waterpark is enough to include this place among a must-see list of waterparks in Dubai.

Timings:

• 9 am – 8 pm (Weekdays)
• 9 am – 9 pm ( Weekends & Public Holidays)

Tickets:

• Weekdays Children (One adult is free ) – AED 100
• Weekends Children (One adult is free ) – AED 140
• Extra Adult – AED 50

Yas Waterworld Abu Dhabi

For a legendary waterpark experience head to Yas Waterworld in Abu Dhabi. Yas Waterworld, named as Middle East’s Leading Tourist Attraction of 2013, is spread over an area equivalent to 15 football pitches with 45 water-based attractions. The park draws on Abu Dhabi’s heritage with a ‘The Lost Pearl’ theme. Visitors to the park follow the quest of a young Emirati girl, Dana who goes on a journey to recover a legendary pearl lost in a storm. Her quest is guided by several animals such as a dolphin, a camel, and a falcon. While she tries to recover the pearl, few bandits, and a snake follow her to take the pearl for themselves. By the end of the story, her teardrops fall into an oasis which gives rise to a majestic pearl which towers over her village and brings prosperity to the residents. The rides, shops, and restaurants in this park are based on this story with thematic designs all around. The most noticeable structure, the giant pearl, sits on top Jebel Drop, an altitude defying ride that is part of the park’s five one-of-a-kind attractions.

The rides of this park are classified into 4 categories; Adrenaline Rush, Exciting Adventures, Moving & Grooving, and Young Fun. There are five one-of-a-kind rides that are unique to this park. The Dawwama is a funnel ride where visitors zoom around in a tornado-like formation at a height of 20 meters. It is the world’s first, and largest hydromagnetic-powered six people tornado slide. The Falcon’s Falaj is 300 metres high with lots of twists, turns, and rapids. It is officially the longest water coaster ride in the Middle East. Bubble’s Barrel is the world’s largest surf-worthy sheet wave. It has 3m high waves that two people can ride at once. The Bandit Bomber is the only suspended water rollercoaster of the Middle East. Visitors on this ride enjoy the on-board water and laser effects as they whiz around the park. Slither’s Slide is a maze of tunnels and slides with spectacular special effects. Riders can choose from among 6 themes for 30 different experiences of this ride. Each ride ends with emerging from a giant snake’s head into a splash pool. Apart from these five attractions, other traditional rides are also available.

Timings:

• November to February

10:00am – 6:00pm

• March to May

10:00am – 7:00pm

• June to August

10:00am – 8:00pm

• September to October

10:00am – 7:00pm

Tickets:

• 1-day admission – AED 210
• 2 Days 2 Parks (Yas Waterworld and Ferrari World) – AED 355

November to February
10:00am – 6:00pm
March to May
10:00am – 7:00pm
June to August
10:00am – 8:00pm
September to October
10:00am – 7:00pmTickets:
1-day admission – AED 210
2 Days 2 Parks (Yas Waterworld and Ferrari World) – AED 355

Dreamland Aqua Park

Dreamland Aqua Park is like an oasis in the desert with lots of water-based rides, and plenty of palm trees for shade.  Located in Umm Al Quwain, this water park has several slides for people of all ages to enjoy. From a dark enclosed slide to a family rafting ride and a kiddie splash area, there is something for everybody out here. The various pools in the park can be used to simply lounge around, or have waves to splash about. A high-salinity pool gives you the feel of floating about as if you were in the Dead Sea. Motorsports fan have the option of using a Go-Kart circuit or enjoying in bumper boats. And, if you get hungry, choose from seven delectable types of food available at the food outlets. Choice of meals includes Russian, Indian, Lebanese, Pakistani, Continental, Chinese, and fast food.

The far side of the park also has a camping site. Dreamland Aqua Park has facilities for overnight waterside camping providing 2 whole days of fun to the patrons. This camping is truly unique in UAE and offers a different, sensational experience.

Timings:

• Oct to Mar – 10:00 am to 06:00 pm
• Apr to May – 10:00 am to 06:00 pm

Fridays – 10:00 am to 07:00 pm

• Jun to Aug – 10:00 am to 06:00 pm

Fridays – 10:00 am to 08:00 pm

• Sep 10:00 am – 06:00 pm

Fridays – 10:00 am to  07:00 pm

Tickets:

• General Admission – AED 160
• Junior Admission (under 48″/1.2m Tall) – AED
• Senior Admission (ages 65+) – AED 100
• Infant(under 2 years of age) – Free

LEGOLAND Water Park

LEGOLAND® is considered by many to be one of the best parks in Dubai. This theme park for children is based on Lego bricks and associated games. LEGOLAND® Water Park opened its door to visitors with 20 slides and many other attractions, aimed mostly to children between the ages of 2 to 12, with a few family-friendly rides added as well. The highlight of the park is a Build-A-Raft River where visitors can custom make a raft using soft LEGO® Bricks and then float down the river on it. Other attractions include the DUPLO® Splash Safari, a toddler play area with four slides having LEGO® DUPLO® characters; the Joker Soaker, a wade pool with occasional downpour; Twin Chasers, a double body slide where two people can race each other; and several other fun rides for the entire family to enjoy. True to the LEGO® theme, there is an Imagination Station where children can use LEGO® blocks to build buildings, bridges, and dams, and test their designs on the flowing water.

Timings:

• All days -10 am to 6 pm

Tickets:

• 1-day LEGOLAND® water park + all day dining – AED 260.00

Murjan Splash Park

The Murjan Splash Park is the first kids’ waterpark built in Abu Dhabi. Based on an underwater theme, this park looks like an enchanted playground with various sea creatures, disguised as light fixtures, which light up at night. The park is an ideal playground for children aged 13 and below. The main play area is a kid’s attraction with waterslides, a crawl tunnel, water wheel, tipping buckets, and many other fun rides in a shallow pool. Youngsters are sure to love the 257-metre long Lazy River while older children tend to prefer surfing at the Surf Wrangler or fight it out at Water Wars. A bumper boat ride is quite hit with children of all ages. Murjan Splash Park is also a great place to hold birthdays or other children’s events.

Timings:

• All days – 10 am to 6 pm

Tickets:

• Adults/Children – AED 50
• All guests 1 meter and below are FREE!

Aquaventure Waterpark

Get your adrenaline pumping at Aquaventure Waterpark, one of the biggest waterpark in Dubai. Spread over 40 acres, this park is surrounded by a beautiful tropical landscape which transports you away to a different land. The park boasts of several thrilling rides including all-time favourites such as a speed slide, Master Blaster, River rides, and a Splasher’s area for children.

The children’s play area is a maze of child-friendly tunnels, slides, climbing frames and tubes that will keep your children entertained for hours. For others, there are quite a few crowd-favourites such as the Leap of Faith, a 27.5 mt plunge ride that carries you via a clear tube surrounded by sharks and rays, the Tower of Neptune, a ride where you fall the equivalent of 9 stories in a few seconds – a must for thrill seekers, and The Rapids where waves and waterfalls let you experience the excitement of swimming through rapid river waters. Since 2013, the park added to its attractions, 4 thrilling slides wrapped around a new pyramid called Tower of Poseidon, which is the Middle East’s longest zip line circuit. If an adrenalin rush is not what you seek, then drift along the Lazy River for a relaxed time. Or, frolic on the sands of Atlantis Beach, a private seafront area where only Aquaventure visitors are allowed. So, get geared for a water adventure in Dubai at the Aquaventure Waterpark.

Timings:

• Sun-Sat

10:00 AM – 7:00 PM

Tickets:

• Above the height of 1.2 meters – AED 260
• Below height of 1.2 meters – AED 215
• 0 – 2 years – Free

Ice Land Water Park