BEST WATERPARKS

DUBAI’S BEST WATERPARKS text Martina Olivieri

Kilometres of slides, futuristic rides and guaranteed thrills. Many tourists are attracted by the fun and thrills of the city’s waterparks

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Dubai amazes and captivates tourists at any time of the year. It is a state-of-the art city, a city of change par excellence and one of the most popular tourist destinations of the new millennium. In addition to its skyscrapers, among which the Burj Khalifa stands out above all, the city also amazes for its Thousand and One Nights amusement parks and its one of a kind attractions. Kilometres of slides, futuristic rides and guaranteed thrills. As well as enjoying a fantastic holiday by the sea, with breathtaking view in the city’s most opulent restaurants at any time of the year, many are attracted by the fun and thrills of the city’s water parks, a way to bringing young and old together for a day that’s sure to be memorable.

Set between the calm turquoise waters of the Gulf and Dubai’s majestic skyline, Atlantis The Palm enjoys a spectacular position on the crescent of Palm Island. Once of Dubai’s most iconic resorts, Atlantis The Palm boasts marine species, and the world’s biggest waterpark. Atlantis, The Palm Aquaventure Waterpark now has even more dazzling attractions to leave visitors open-mouthed with amazement. With the addition of the Trident Tower

slides and record-breaking rides), Splashers Lagoon and Cove, Atlantis, The Palm – Aquaventure Waterpark breaking slides and new additions, thrill-seekers can try the Odyssey of Terror, where they are swept up and down as they accelerate before a big drop, and experience near weightlessness before freefalling down a SET BETWEEN THE WATERS OF THE curved wall. The more daring can also try the Shockwave, the world’s highest waterslide GULF AND DUBAI’S that combines speed, power SKYLINE, ATLANTIS THE PALM - and rafting adventure. There’s also Medusa’s Lair duelling PIPElineBLAST®

ACQUAVENTURE Water Coaster slide in the

PARK IS THE region, an intricate network of curves and bends, just like WORLD’S BIGGEST Medusa’s snake hair. Riders go

WATERPARK WITH OVER 105 SLIDES, through a series of dark tunnels, steep slopes and freefalls as they challenge each other

ATTRACTIONS Immortal Falls AND EXPERIENCES gravity-defying cliff jumps - leaping down the Immortal Falls for those that dare to dive. With something for everyone, Atlantis Aquaventure has recently set a new Guinness World Record for the most waterslides in a waterpark. A place for children and also adults who want to discover what was the ancient city of Atlantis while playing and having fun with family or friends (Crescent Road, The Palm Jumeirah - ph. +971 44262000).

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seekers and leisure time lovers. Perfectly designed Wild Wadi Waterpark signed for the whole family to experience unforgettable adventures in one of Dubai’s most iconic water parks. The park is located on Jumeirah Beach Road and offers stunning views of Burj Al Arab Jumeirah, Jumeirah Beach Hotel and Madinat Jumeirah, Dubai. Lay back offering guests the opportunity to take a leisurely swim ring as they drift along the river. Thrill seekers, on the other hand, can try the adrenalinepumping slides, including the incredible Tantrum Alley. Seated on a four-person family tube, guests zoom into will slide back and forth several times, then circle round and round the eye of the storm before hitting adrenaline-fueled ride is Burj Surj, where families seated on a circular rubber tube can enjoy, guests travel downhill to the bowl, where they are hurtled

into two spiralling spins and then dropped into the slide, ending with a screaming splash in the pool. It is Wipeout and Riptide Flowriders offer a cutting-edge surfing experience with realistic wave effects, ideal for Little ones will love the racing slides and water pistols at the Juha’s Dhow and Lagoon interactive play structure. Interactive and colWILD WADI orful, Juha’s Dhow and La

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ON JUMEIRAH BEACH ROAD two completely enclosed racing slides, water pistols and an enormous water dumping OFFERS 11 bucket. INTERCONNECTED A wide variety of food will make your day at Wild Wadi RIDES Waterpark even more fun and DESIGNED FOR THE memorable. From juicy burg-

WHOLE FAMILY ers and hot dogs to freshly baked pizzas, while for kids

TO EXPERIENCE there are chicken nuggets,

UNFORGETTABLE ADVENTURE hot dogs and sandwiches, all voured milk, fries or vegetarian options. Around the park and popcorn. Are you looking for healthier options? No problem because there is no shortage of salads, fresh fruit, juices and smoothies to refresh you and give you the energy you need to have fun at the water park. Wild Wadi Waterpark creates unforgettable experiences in a safe and completely welcoming environment (Opp. Burj Al Arab, Jumeirah St, Umm Suqeim 3, Dubai - ph. +971 4 348 4444).

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