When it comes to water parks and theme parks, Dubai stands out as the world’s best destination for family fun with the huge variety of entertainment activities and fun destinations it has to offer. Here is a list of the best parks to help you beat the heat this summer and keep your little ones entertained this holiday season.
1- Aquaventure,The Atlantis
Located in the Palm Hotel, Aquaventure is Dubai’s biggest water park and it has been voted best water park in the Middle East. Here fun and entertainment is guaranteed for the whole family.
Visitors can enjoy thrilling slides, water coasters, water cannons or a relaxing ride on the tropical lazy river. Also, for those looking for hard core excitement,they can always dare to try the “leap of faith”,a 27,5 meters plunge that drops you in shark filled lagoon or Poseidon’s Revenge, a capsule that once is open will drop you with a speed of 60 KM/H.
For those eager for an unforgettable experience, they can head to the Dolphin Bay for an encounter to remember with the dolphins.
Aquaventure water park takes family fun to the next level with tons of rides and slides for every speed.
Admission fees : AED 220 - 285
2- Wild Wadi, Jumeirah
Set opposite the marvellous Burj Al Arab, Jumeirah, wild wadi offers over 30 thrilling rides and slides for everyone in the family.
The park is themed around the tale of Juha, the famous character of the Arabian folklore.
The outdoor water park features countless adrenaline-pumping slides for those up for a thrill like Tantrum Alley where you will have to face a series of tornado bowls while travelling downhill to splash into a pool. Another favourite is the Jumeirah Sceirah, where guests will be sliding down a 120- meter tandem slide with an astonishing speed of 80 KM/H.
Babies and toddlers will have their fair share of fun with plenty of vibrant slides, water guns, racing slides, wave pools, climbing frames, dumping buckets and much more.
Admission fees : AED 245 - 295
3- Dubai Parks and Resorts
If you would like to opt for a place where you can have a taste of both worlds; a theme park plus a water park, then Dubai Parks and Resorts is your place to be.
The outdoor theme parks spans 25 million square feet and it features over a hundred thrilling rides spread between three theme parks and one water park.
The park is destined for the whole family as it also encompasses Riverland, where you can enjoy a huge array of F&B outlets, opt for some retail therapy or check-in at the the Polynesian-themed family resort, Lapita Hotel Dubai.
*Legoland Water park:
The lego-themed water park is home to over 20 exciting slides for kids aged between 2 and 12. The attractions include wave pools, a lazy river where you get to build your own lego raft and the signature attraction The Joker Soaker where a giant bucket will dump 1136 liters of water on the guests.
*Legoland :
Kids can enjoy a full day of interactive fun at legoland with more than 40 themed rides spread out on a complex of 6 areas. They can head to Lego City to get their driver’s licence in the driving academy, enjoy flying a plane, captain their own boat or be the hero of the day and save a burning building. Also, children will be up for some fun at Lego Factory where they can unleash their creativity to build their own car or building. For adventure seekers, they can spend their time in the medieval land and enjoy a ride at The Dragon roller coaster that goes at a speed of 60 km per hour.
*Bollywood Park :
The park is dedicated to Bollywood film industry and it is the first of its kind in the world. Guests will enjoy over 16 movie- themed rides that will give you a taste of the Bollywood magical world like hunting down the superstar Shah Rukh Khan in the streets of Dubai through an immersive 3D tunnel, saving the world from an Alien invasion and getting the help of Hrithik Roshan himself in 4D flying theater ride or be part of the stunt spectacular show Dabangg and get to practice your stunt moves Salman Khan style.Moreover, visitors get the chance to attend some of the most exhilarating live performances or enjoy some of the most mouthwatering Indian cuisine dishes in restaurants area.
*Motion Gate :
Dubai managed to get three of the most branded motion picture studios in the entertainment business in Hollywood: Lionsgate, Dreamworks Animation and Columbia pictures.
Be ready to get some real fun in the magical world of The Smurfs, join Ghostbusters in a paranormal battle in the streets of New York or embark in an exciting chase Green Hornet style and many other immersive attractions and thrilling rides.
Plus, visitors get treated to a behind-the-scene experience for a real life movie at Studio central.
4- IMG Worlds of Adventures, City of Arabia
This park is another Dubai record-breaker as the world’s largest indoor theme park. It covers the area of 1.5 million square feet with the capacity to welcome up to 20.000 visitors. The mega themed entertainment destination is spread on four zones with adrenaline-pumping rides and attractions themed around Marvel comics and other Cartoon Network characters.
Guest get the chance to experience some unparalleled fun like meeting real-size dinosaurs in the Lost Valley, daring to pay a visit the Haunted Hotel to find your way out through a maze of corridors while making some of the scariest encounters or experiencing the fastest rollercoaster in Dubai, Velociraptor that goes as fast as 100 KM/H in just 2.5 seconds.
The temperature controlled park is the perfect destination for family looking to spend some fun together for all the exciting attractions available along with various outlets for dining and retail.
Admission Fee: AED 245