A great vacation in the UAE is a great opportunity for entertainment. Here you can relax on the soft sandy beaches under the sound of the waves of the Persian Gulf, see a lot of skyscrapers , ride a camel or do a jeep safari in the desert. And thanks to the peculiarities of the climate in the United Arab Emirates, each resort has an aqua park, which gives the opportunity to guests of the country, unaccustomed to the desert heat, to relax in the cool. We bring to your attention an overview of the largest water parks in the country that have opened their doors for tourists.
The best water parks in the UAE
On the question of which of the water parks in the UAE is better, there is no unequivocal answer and can not be. The choice depends on the emirate in which you plan to rest, and also largely on your budget and personal preferences. Each institution has its own "zest", which sometimes becomes a decisive factor. So, welcome to the water parks of the Emirates:
- Aquaventure Waterpark . Many tourists know about it not by hearsay. Aquapark Aquaventure, the largest in Dubai, is located in the hotel "Atlantis" in the UAE. Any city guest can enjoy the water entertainment industry - here, on the famous island of Palm Jumeirah , is Atlantis. For hotel guests, access is free and unlimited, and for everyone else, the fee is from $ 50 to $ 63 for the whole day, depending on the age. From the entertainment of the huge water park (its area is 17 hectares), it should be separately noted:
- 27-meter hill "Leap of Faith";
- pool "with sharks", which float behind a glass wall;
- 2-kilometer river with rapids;
- diving ;
- swimming with dolphins;
- a lot of various hills for children and adults.
- Ice Land Water Park . This is a water park in the emirate of Ras Al Khaimah, popular with the guests of the UAE. Its subjects are glaciers, penguins and snow-capped peaks. Those who are tired of the hot weather of the Emirates , will really like it, because Island is a real icy oasis in a hot desert. It is also interesting that on Thursdays here is a "women's day", when only ladies enjoy water procedures. This is as relevant as possible in a Muslim country. The photo of the water park of Island in the UAE includes the following water attractions:
- artificial "Penguinium" waterfall 164.5 m wide, 36.5 m high - the largest in the world;
- 14 slides Slide Zone, from the top of each of which (it reaches 33 m) opens an amazing panorama;
- Tundra Baths - a zone of hydromassage, which will appeal to lovers of SPA;
- children's bay, which is equipped with safe hills for toddlers, sandpit, miniature shallow pools.
- Yas Waterworld . It's as much as 15 hectares of space, 43 amazing and exciting attractions, swimming pools and slides, promising joy and fun. This water park is located in Abu Dhabi , the capital of the UAE, and thanks to this, it is especially popular with the guests of the Emirates . Hills and other entertainment here are divided into zones by age, in total in Yas Waterworld can rest at the same time up to 6 thousand people! Here come for the sake of:
- Bubble's Barrel attraction with a three-meter wave;
- roller coasters with water effect;
- the unique hydro-magnetic hill "Tornado";
- participation in the fascinating quest "The Lost Pearl".
- Dreamland Aquapark . It is considered the largest water park in the emirate of Umm al-Quwain . In addition, the visitors note the excellent service and good location. Dreamland has its own hotel, which is important for those who came here to have a good rest and stay for a few days. Dreamland Water Park in the UAE has become famous for such attractions:
- hill "Kamikaze";
- "Erupting volcano";
- "Lazy river";
- 5 "giant descents";
- Aqua Play.
- Wild Wadi Water Park . This is perhaps the most famous Dubai water park. It has become so popular due to its advantageous location in the Dubai Marina , between the Hotel Parus and the beach of Jumeirah . Those who were here celebrate a very pleasant atmosphere, original themes in the style of Arab folklore, gardens and palm trees on the territory, a large number of children's and extreme entertainment. Wild Wadi Water Park in the UAE is relatively small, but its entertainment is impressive even the most sophisticated lovers of relaxation on the water. It:
- a storm waterfall 18 m high, which is decorated with light music. It starts every 10 minutes;
- artificial beach;
- pools with waves for surfing;
- Jumeirah Scierah's hill-trumpet;
- downhill Tantrum Alley.
- Splashland. This water park is located in the large amusement park Wonderland, one of the largest in the entire Middle East. The water entertainment zone here is small: there are only 9 attractions, the most interesting of which are:
- Wave Runner - a hill at the end of which you jump, like a stone, launched above the surface of the water;
- 3 swimming pools: children's, adults and sports;
- lazy river, along which on water circles and mattresses you float past picturesque islets with palm trees, you will see graceful bridges and other attributes.
How much does it cost to visit the water park in the UAE?
Speaking about the price of the ticket, let's compare the largest water parks in the country. The best and, of course, the most expensive are the parks Aquaventure and Wild Wadi - the cost of their visits is between the marks of $ 55-60 for an adult and $ 45-50 for a child. This is the price for the pleasure of spending the whole day, getting the most vivid impressions of water entertainment, which has no analogues anywhere else in the world.
Where the more democratic in the price respect water park in the UAE is considered Splashland. Perhaps the whole point is that this is just one of the thematic zones of the Wonderland theme park, but one way or another, you leave here only $ 12 to $ 17. The remaining water parks from the list above - Ice Land Water Park, Yas Waterworld and Dreamland Aquapark - are in the "golden middle" of the price rating.