The award-winning Aquaventure waterpark hosts record breaking water rides and slides. It’s a park with many noble opportunities such as the feel of swimming with sharks and rays at close proximity yet very secure. It simply brings the best any waterpark can offer in Dubai. The park provides a wonderful respite and a fun filled moments with friends and family on the wide range of fun rides and slides as follows:
Rides
Tower of Poseidon
The rides and slides here include:
Aquaconda
The world’s largest waterslide delivers maximum enjoyment through a long serpentine tunnel which finally leads you into the world’s largest fiberglass tube in the world. I hope you notice riding here you get to kill two birds with the same stone. Enjoy it!
Zoomerango
The ride’s gravity is like no other as it gives you all sorts of sensations as you go up and down on the gigantic slide.
Poisedon’s Revenge
It’s the most thrilling ride in the park where you patiently yet nervously await to plummet down at 60km/hr into the heart of Poseidon tower.
Slitherine
Love to compete? The dual slide allows you compete against friends and family in a wild frenzy on the twists and turns of Slitherine.
The Tower of Neptune
The unique range of rides and slides here include:
The Leap of Faith
Taking a leap of faith regardless of the situation calls for a lot of courage. Well, this ride is not for the light hearted as you drop down a 9-storey slide splashing you all the way down into the pool. Get ready to have your adrenaline pumping.
Shark Attack
Go on a thrilling journey into the heart of the tower of Neptune in a one or two person tube destined to a Shark Lagoon. Scary right? Not at all. It’s one in a lifetime experience getting to encounter these feared predators which is all safe in the Lagoon by the way.
Water Coasters
Go up and down on twisting tunnels on jets of water all the way into the lazy river.
River Rides
Enjoy the snaking, exciting river rides exploring different zones of the park including:
The Rapids
The 1.6 km long river offers a truly exciting experience as you make your way down the slide with splashing, white waters.
The Torrents
The wave generator produces sheet waves and swells up to a meter high delivering ultimate thrill for riders.
Zero Entry Pools
The pools spot the park and guests can take leisurely rides on the beautiful waterways.
What to Expect
Besides the record breaking, thrilling rides, there’s a host of other experiences to indulge in at the park including:
Shark Safari
The safari is one of a kind as you embark on an adventure in a Shark Lagoon. Pretty exciting but nerve wracking especially if risks and thrills is not your kind of thing. But it’s really fun!
Tip: No scuba diving experience is needed for a swimming experience with the sharks.
Cownose Ray Feeding
This proves to be one of the most beautiful experience hand feeding cownose rays.
Splashers Kids Area
The area is fully dedicated to little ones and it features both open and closed slides, climbing frames, hanging bridges and water cannons.
Aquaventure Beach
It’s probably important to note that this is the only private beach in a waterpark in Dubai. The 700 m pristine sand beach is the place to be for maximum rest and enjoyment.
Tips
● Residential guests of Atlantis Resort can access the park free of charge
● Children above 2 years require a ticket to access the park
● Children below 12 years must be accompanied by parents at all times while in the park
● Food, beverages, alcohol and glassware are not allowed into the park
● Diving is not allowed in the park
● The park can be conveniently accessed by all Dubai residents. If driving to the park, proceed on Sheikh Zayeed Rd towards Jebel Ali. Opposite the Mall of emirates (at interchange 4) turn right towards Souk Madinat Jumeirah. Then turn left on Al Sofouh Rd and drive for 4 kilometres and take the palm exit on your left.
● If going to the park with a cab, any cab driver should be able to get you there. If using Dubai metro, take the line that heads towards Jebel Ali and alight at the Mall of Emirates station.
Fun Facts Aquaventure
● The park has won several awards including “Best WaterPark in Middle East 2015” on Trip Advisor and “Middle East’s leading WaterPark 2016” by World Travel Awards.
● The park is one of the largest in the world and in fact the largest in all of Europe and Middle East combined
● The size of the park allows it to host some of the most astounding, record breaking rides and slides in the world
● The park is located within the amazing Palm Islands. For your information, the palms are one of Dubai’s iconic attractions and a feature on Dubai’s visitor’s bucket list
● The park also happens to be in Atlantis Resort which is renowned for amazing attractions such as the Dolphin Bay where you swim and interact with the amusing creatures. The Sea Lion Point attraction allows you take photos with the cuddly seals.
Aquaventure water park is adventurous and an ultimate destination for thrill seekers. If you’re looking to head to the amazing park, get your ticket online at itickets.ae
Dalphine Wanjiru is a passionate content writer with over 6 years writing experience across different industries and currently working as a content marketer at itickets.ae. When I’m not writing I’m at Aquaventure Waterpark on the thrilling slides. .