Dubai Water Park
Dubai is known for its grandiose projects, and its water parks are not just places to relax, but true engineering marvels. Tourists come here to enjoy extreme water slides, wave pools, and even underwater tunnels with sharks.
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A good, modern water park. You need to arrive at opening time to get a couple of hours of good fun. After 12, the queues will be very long. Be sure to pick up free water shoes at Guest Services. They are comfortable for walking and riding. I recommend wearing a rash guard to avoid rubbing your back on the slides and getting sunburned. Drinks start at 25 dh. Ice cream starts at 28 dh.
Jonathan Reed, 38
Very crowded. Huge area. This is a big plus and a minus — you can get lost. Our child ended up getting lost. Our vacation turned into a search for our child, who was eventually found in tears. There were a huge number of people in the changing room. It is necessary to arrive a little later than opening time and leave much earlier than closing time. An ideal place for Atlantis guests.
Anna Thompson, 31
Our whole family loves this water park. We stayed at Atlantis and spent a lot of time there. Of course, it's more comfortable on weekdays than on weekends or holidays due to the number of visitors, and it's better to start with the far tower in the morning and go with the flow, as this will save you a lot of time in queues. They give out aqua socks, but we had our own swimming shoes, which we had to take off on some slides because of the rubber soles so as not to accidentally slow down on the plastic surface.
Daniel Lee, 34
A very impressive water park. There are many exciting slides for both individual and group rides on tubes. You can grab a bite to eat, relax, and float on a tube down the lazy river, or just swim and sunbathe between rides on the slides or by the pools or the sea. It's a great place to spend the whole day with your family.
Rachel Clark, 42
Overview
Dubai is famous not only for its stylish architecture, five-star hotels, and expensive restaurants, but also for its various water attractions. It is no exaggeration to say that some of the best water parks in the world await you in the UAE. All of them are created on a grand scale and will impress not only children but also adults. There is something for everyone: extreme sports enthusiasts and those who prefer a more leisurely pace. Many parks have unique slides that cannot be found anywhere else. The facilities are designed for family vacations and include attractions for adults as well as children’s areas with safe entertainment. Ticket prices depend on the location chosen and average 250-270 dirhams for adults and 150-190 dirhams for children.
Laguna Waterpark
This is the newest water park in Dubai, opened in 2018 and the first of its kind not attached to a hotel. It is part of the La Mer open beach and is designed to resemble the famous La Boca neighborhood in Buenos Aires. Hence the combination of bright colors, old boats, and decor featuring anchors and fishing nets. The park has everything you need for a great vacation: extreme attractions, children’s complexes, a surfing area, and a relaxation zone. At the same time, the place is appealing for its affordable prices — it is the most budget-friendly option in the ranking, and you can buy a ticket for only 120-145 dirhams. However, visitors warn that the water park is small and there is not much space for adults to enjoy themselves. On the other hand, the children’s areas are fantastic, so if you have children aged 5-6, they will definitely be thrilled.
Legoland Waterpark
Legoland Waterpark is a themed water park designed in the style of LEGO. It includes 20 attractions and is designed for children aged 2 to 12. There are no fast or twisty slides, and all attractions are adapted for young visitors, with lifeguards carefully monitoring safety. At the same time, no one will be bored: there are areas with fountains and entertainers for toddlers, and an interactive playground called Joker Soaker for older children. Even adults will find something to do — for example, you can build your own boat and test its buoyancy. Unlike large water parks, there are no huge queues here, and you won’t have to wait 30-40 minutes to slide down the slides. However, children are allowed on the attractions depending on their height, so check the water park rules in advance to know where you will be allowed.
AquaFun
An unusual water park located right on the water. It is an inflatable logo of the city and includes 72 extreme attractions in the form of slides, ladders, trampolines, and more. AquaFun is the largest inflatable water park in the world, and that’s not just talk — in 2020, it entered the Guinness Book of Records, which speaks for itself. Life jackets are provided at the entrance to the park. However, keep in mind that the slides go into the sea, so it wouldn’t hurt to know how to swim. This is a great option for adults and teenagers, but children under 6 are not allowed. Judging by the reviews, the place is best suited for a group outing, where you can have competitions and have fun. Visitors recommend wearing special shoes, as it is simply impossible to climb some of the obstacles without them.
Wild Wadi
Wild Wadi is one of the most popular water parks in the UAE. It is more modest in size and content compared to Atlantis, but this has its advantages. For example, all locations are close to each other, so you don’t have to walk long distances under the scorching sun or wait for an electric car to get to the next attraction or food court. There is also plenty of entertainment: there are extreme almost vertical descents, water roller coasters, a surfing pool, a “turbulent” and “lazy” river, etc. The queues here are not as long as at Atlantis, but they do exist. However, keep in mind that the park is really small, and even with waiting times, you can see all the attractions in 5-6 hours.
Atlantis Aquaventure Waterpark
Atlantis is the largest water park not only in Dubai or the UAE, but in the whole world. Many of its attractions are labeled “the most”: the longest high-speed slide, the largest area, unique attractions, and so on. The park has 105 incredible water slides. At the same time, it is nice that there are both extreme and completely safe and calm attractions. For example, the most popular attraction is Leap of Faith. It is a descent in a transparent tube that passes through a pool with sharks and stingrays. The park has a huge aquarium and dolphinarium where you can go diving and interact with sea creatures. The place is extremely popular, so keep in mind that it is always crowded. Plus, this kind of fun is quite expensive — the prices here are the highest among similar establishments.
How many water parks are there in Dubai?
There are more than 10 large water parks in Dubai, not counting the small water areas in hotels.
The most popular ones are:
- Aquaventure Waterpark (Atlantis)
- Wild Wadi Waterpark
- Laguna Waterpark
- LEGOLAND Water Park
- AquaFun Dubai
In addition, almost every five-star hotel has its own water park, accessible only to guests.
What is the largest water park in Dubai?
Today, the largest water park in Dubai is Aquaventure Waterpark at Atlantis The Palm.
What makes it the largest?
Area – over 22.5 hectares
Number of slides – over 105 attractions
The longest water slide in the world – Odyssey of Terror
Shark attraction – Shark Attack
Recreation area with a 1 km long sandy beach
This water park has been repeatedly recognized as the best in the world according to tourist ratings.
Water parks in Dubai: prices and features
The cost of visiting water parks in Dubai depends on the season and day of the week.
On average, the prices are as follows:
- Aquaventure Waterpark – from 350 AED
- Wild Wadi Waterpark – from 295 AED
- Laguna Waterpark – from 159 AED
- LEGOLAND Water Park – from 220 AED
- AquaFun Dubai – from 150 AED
Some water parks offer birthday discounts and family packages.
Is it worth visiting water parks in Dubai?
If you are vacationing in Dubai, visiting a water park is a must. These parks offer not only water entertainment, but also unique attractions that cannot be found anywhere else in the world.
When is the best time to go to a water park?
- Winter (November–March) – the best season, comfortable temperatures
- Spring and fall (April, October) – warm, but not too hot
- Summer (May–September) – very hot, but the parks are air-conditioned