Popular Dubai Water Parks: 10 Stunning Photos

Dubai is a place not just for tourists or fashion designers or A-listers, it is a city that has been designed to bring joy to each and every individual that lives and visits it. Dubai’s stunning growth speaks volumes of its remarkable progress and its reputation around the world. The Gulf Tiger has slowly prevailed as a business hub, fashion capital, architectural beauty, and one of the best tourist destinations around the world.

Amusing as it may sound, Dubai has as many waterparks as it has hotels. If you thought, Dubai is all about tall buildings and fancy shopping destinations, you might want to recheck. Home to some of the best waterparks around the world, Dubai offers you different fun worlds which are a paradise in itself.

Let’s take the ride and see why locals and tourists prefer visiting these water and amusement parks once in a while.

1. Aquaventure Water Park

The Atlantis Aquaventure is a world of adventure, entertainment, and attractions. Being Dubai’s biggest water and amusement park, it has been voted no.1 in the list of waterparks by TripAdvisor. Aquaventure has Dubai’s longest Lazy River and a 500m private Aquaventure beach of pure relaxation. To keep your heart thumping, they have record-breaking water slides, Dubai’s largest aquarium, Shark feeding show in Ambassador Lagoon, surfing, and more.

There is a dedicated Splasher Play area for kids, an aqua venture restaurant, a wavehouse which is Dubai’s favorite entertainment hub, and a sea lion points where you can meet and greet sea lions. Aquaventure is spread on a sprawling land of 17-hectares with first twin racing tubes and the largest zip line in the Middle East. Get ready for the most thrilling 24 hours of your life.

• Location: The Avenues at Atlantis Dubai
• Ticket Price:
• Super Pass – 1 day for Adults AED 320; 1 day for Kids AED 260
• Mega Pass - 2 days for Adults AED 350; 2 day for Kids AED 290
• Timings: Thursday to Sunday (from 10 a.m. to Sunset)
• Facilities: Locker and Parking available
• Website: https://www.atlantis.com/dubai/atlantis-aquaventure

2. Legoland Dubai

Your famous LEGO movie and toy brand actually has a kingdom in Dubai and don’t blame us if you still haven’t been there yet. A dreamland for kids and families, Legoland Dubai is an innovative amusement plot that sits in the heart of Dubai. It is an interactive theme park that brings Lego characters to life and offers kids a variety of activities to take part in. Its major attractions include Duplo Splash Safari and Joker Soaker.

Legoland Dubai comprises of 60 interactive rides, water slides, theme shows, and a number of themed adventures that will make you believe in fantasies. It has 6 different amusement sections – Legoland Water Park, Factory, Lego City, Kingdoms, Imagination, and Adventure. Apart from this, Legoland also allows your kid to Build a Boat and a raft with Lego blocks to see how efficiently it rows down to the Lego River and how well it is constructed.

Legoland offers a VIP experience that gives you access to Cabanas, Q Fast, and VIP Tours. One can also organize a special event and birthday parties upon request.

• Location: Dubai Parks & Resorts, Sheikh Zayed Road.
• Ticket Price: Legoland Water Park – AED 275 (per person); Legoland Dubai Theme Park - AED 275
• Combo Ticket - AED 295
• Facilities: Locker and Parking available
• Timings: 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. (Closed due to Pandemic)
• Book Online Website: https://www.legoland.com/dubai/

3. IMG Worlds of Adventure

Welcome to Dubai’s biggest theme park, IMG World of Adventure. Apart from being the biggest, it has the most coveted entertainment brands for kids and their folks. IMG Worlds of Adventure has 5 different Adventure Zones that one can experience – MARVEL, LOST VALLEY, CARTOON NETWORK, IMG BOULEVARD, & NOVO CINEMAS.

Each adventure zone is an altered realm in itself. Like Marvel which is an action-packed zone where you can enjoy swing rides, motions seats, spins, battle, and fly Quinjets with your favorite Avenger. You also get to dine-in and shop marvel merchandise from the shopping center.

Lost Valley takes you to millions of years ago where Dinosaurs have come back to life and are roaring louder than ever. The rides and attractions are thrilling where you fight predators and get lost in Adventure Fortress. There’s also a carnivore Hut for dinner scenes and shopping complex if you want to take home a dinosaur’s egg.

Similarly, there are fun Zones like Cartoon Network which has theme rides, restaurants, shopping stores, and adventures inspired by Power Puff Girls, Ben10, World of Gumball, and Lazy Town.

IMG Boulevard has a very special attraction called “The Haunted Hotel” which has a maze of corridors and scary characters that will stop you from finding the exit. So, think before you enter.

Novo Cinemas – A futuristic and cosmic approach to the modern-day cinema. This 12-screen multiplex has an IMAX with laser experience, VIP screens, and loads of 7-star services for a textbook luxury evening. For the next-generation 4k experience.

• Ticket Price:
• For Adults – AED 299
• Senior Citizens – AED 175
• For Disable (Above 1.2m height) – AED 168
• For Disable (Below 1.2m height) - AED 115
• Timings: Closed Due To Pandemic
• Location: Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Rd, City of Arabia, Dubai
• Facilities: Locker and Parking available
• Parking: Free and Valet Parking Available
• Contact: 600 500 962 or +971 4 403 8888
• Website: https://www.imgworlds.com/planyourvisit/ticket-bookings/

4. Wild Wadi Water Park

Located on Jumeirah Beach Road next to Burj Al Arab is the famous Wild Wadi Water Park. Wadi usually refers to Valley, which is why given the name for its wild rides and exciting fun attractions. It started way back in 1999 and is themed around a classic Arab folk humor figure, Tales of Juha around whom countless anecdotes have been written.

Wild Wadi offers 30+ attractions which include the imaginative 108-foot tall water slide Jumeirah Sceirah, the largest wave pool – Breaker’s Bay, the tornado themed Tantrum Alley, Burj Surj, Master Blasters, Wipeout, and Juha’s Show & Lagoon and many more. Go Wild, Go Wadi!

Please note that free entry is allowed for people staying in Jumeirah Hotels.

• Ticket Price Online:
• General (Above 1.1m in height) - AED 270
• General (Above 1.1m in height) - AED 220
• Timings: 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.
• Location: Opp. Burj Al Arab - Jumeirah St - Umm SuqeimUmm Suqeim 3 - Dubai
• Facilities: Locker and Parking available
• Website: https://tickets.wildwadi.com/WebStore/landingPage?cg=31

5. Dreamland Aqua

The latest on the list is Dreamland Aqua Park which covers over 250,000 square meters of the landscape is the biggest family entertainment park. This swanky green land is located on the backdrop of Umm Al Quawain coastline and is 45 mins away from Dubai.

Dreamland Aqua is an exotic park that has 25 water attractions, a mini-zoo, waterside camping, and sporting facilities. It also houses 5 different multi-cuisine restaurants that serve finger-licking food. Major attractions include Kamikaze, Black Hole, Twisting Dragons, Mighty GoRound, Slam Dunk, etc.

You can also take a virtual 360-degree tour on their website.

• Ticket Price:
• For Adults (above 120 cm) – AED 160
• For Kids (80 cm to 120 cm) – AED 100
• Senior (ages 65+) – AED 100
• Infants (under 80cm height) – Free
• A person with Disabilities – Free
• Timings: 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.
• Location: Umm Al Quawain, UAE
• Website: https://www.dreamlanduae.com/

6. Yas Waterworld

The greatest water playground, Yas Waterworld is located on Yas Island in Abu Dhabi. Yas Island is a large establishment that offers explorations for everyone. Apart from the 40 rides at Yas Waterworld, you can enjoy the thrills of Ferrari World Abu Dhabi and get to meet 35 Warner Bros characters at Warner Bros World Abu Dhabi. The Island also boasts of live shows, shopping complexes, and luxury dining options.

Coming back to Yas Waterworld which has the world’s largest 6-person tornado water coaster - Dawwama and Liwa Loop – regions first free-fall waterslide drop.

One should definitely do a Bandit Bomber, the world’s only suspended waterpark rollercoaster that lets you skate over the park at high speed while dodging water cannons. There are plenty more like Bubbles Barrel, Cinesplash, Jebel Drop, Marah Fortress, Falcons Falaj, Amwaj, etc.

• Ticket Price:
• AED 210 per person
• Timings: 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.
• Location: Yas Leisure Drive, Abu Dhabi
• Website: https://www.yaswaterworld.com/en

7. Laguna Water Park

Another day, another adventure spot, Laguna Water Park is the coolest beachfront water park situated at La Mer. It is the home to WaveOz 180 FlowRider, unique surfing experience, and only one of the three in the world.

For kids and families, there are several star attractions and rides like Aqua Play, Manta, Free Fall, Mad Racer, Lazy River, Splash Pad, and more. Along with this, Laguna Water Park has enough spots for relaxing, eating, shopping and observing Dubai’s skyline.

• Online Ticket Price:
• AED 99 per person
• Timings: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
• Location: La Mer Dubai
• Website: https://www.lagunawaterpark.com/en/buyticket

8. Motion Gate

Motion gate is a Hollywood inspired theme park that will immerse you in the world of entertainment. Working with the biggest Hollywood Motion studios like Dreamworks Entertainment, Columbia Pictures, and Lionsgate, Motion Gate has recreated the magic of Hollywood in the heart of Dubai. Water rides include Dragon Gliders, Capitol Bullet Train, Camp Viking, Madagascar Mad Pursuit.

The 5 innovative studio zones at Motion Gates has over 40 heart-pumping rides for kids and adults. Whether an adventure junkie or a treasure hunter or virtual reality lover, Motion Gate fills every need and in a fun Hollywood style. Come visit and feel the reality by yourself.

• Online Ticket Price: AED 275 per person
• Timings: 2 p.m. to 10 p.m.
• Location: Dubai Parks & Resorts, Sheikh Zayed Road
• Website: https://www.motiongatedubai.com/en/attractions

9. Splash n Party

The newest and level-headed water park for kids. Splash N Party is an ideal place for the whole family and offers a unique waterpark experience for your kids. It has a number of splash pads and water slides for the kids and tranquil experience for adults with restaurants and bars.

Splash n Party also organizes birthday parties, balloon decoration, school camps, and cake booking. You can count on them for any kind of event.

• Online Ticket Price: AED 100 per person
• Location: Al Safa 2, Village no.1, Jumeirah
• Timings: 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.
• Website: https://www.splashnparty.ae/

10. Ice Land Water Park

The best way to beat Dubai’s scorching heat is by visiting Ice Land Water Park. This 25-acre of snowy dreamland is situated at Ras Al Khaimah which is a 1-hour drive from Dubai. This unique water park offers a mix of traditional as well as non-conventional attractions.

Ice Land Water Park themed around Penguins World is a place of ice and snow. Get under the largest man-made waterfall in the world, snorkeling at the pool, play aqua soccer, relax at private cabanas, or enjoy the scenic beauty of the hills and blue sea from the beach, everything at Ice Land Water Park is a treat to life.

• Online Ticket Price:
• Height above 1.2m - AED 120
• Height below 1.2m - AED 90
• Location: Al Hamra, Ras Al Khaimah
• Timings: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.