Overview

The largest Water Park in Dubai and one of the most popular Water Park worldwide, Aquaventure Dubai has gained popularity over the past few years. The Aquaventure water park is a complete package on its own. It takes pride in 20 plus water slides which are rated as the world’s longest and adventurous slides along with several other interesting water rides.

The water park has specific areas where one can enjoy some fun moments feeding cow nose rays, play with the furry sea lions and have some adventure with the friendly dolphins. There are abundant places demarcated for children to have ultimate fun where they can either plunge into the lazy rivers or have fun climbing the towers or just engage in several recreational activities.

Experience the Lost Chamber Aquarium which happens to be the largest open aquarium and home to 65,000 exotic marine creatures. Swim, snorkel and walk past the sea animals to experience real-life adventure under the sea. Aquaventure also takes pride in training visitors at different levels for snorkelling and diving who are awarded certificates on successful completion.

The water park has a host of restaurants, Café’s, food joints and pubs to choose from. Right from world-renowned restaurant Bread Street Kitchen and Bar owned by the celebrity chef Gordon Ramsay, Japanese restaurants like Nobu, Saffron Asian Buffet kitchen, Platto’s coffee and Tea lounge, The shore and many other speciality restaurants are all here to choose from depending on your taste buds.

With regards to shopping, the water park is a favourite destination amongst premium shoppers. It has a few boutiques and exclusive showrooms which showcases jewellery, designer swimwear, watches, chocolates, luxury home decor and more. Atlantis also offers its visitors an option for a staycation as it has an array of the best of sea view and palm view suites and luxury villas of Dubai.

The underwater suite, presidential suite and the Royal bridge suite are opulent venues done up with grandeur and exclusive clients. Last but not least are the line up of spas, salons and treatment centres where one can relax and rejuvenate the body and mind and emerge into a new self. Visit Aquaventure and experience a world of thrill, drama, adventure, fun and food.

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Highlights

  • In this water park, experience the extravaganza of riding some of the world’s best water rides, like the blackout and the trident tower.
  • Adventure activities like scuba diving and swimming where you can swim along the crazy marine life of this water world.
  • Get a chance to go closer to marine fishes and feed them.
  • You can also spot sea animals like clown fish, sharks, dolphins and eels.

Points Of Interest

  1. Water slides

    Take a plunge into the world’s longest, deepest, scariest and most exciting water slides to get your adrenaline shooting. The record-breaking rides and slides in the Water Park call for a heart of steel.

  2. River ride

    Relax in the lazy river of the water park or indulge into some exciting rapids and other rides at the Torrent and Zero Entry Pool.

  3. Cownose Ray feeding

    Book a session and walk into the shallow waters of the lagoon to hand feed the friendly Cownose Ray fishes.

  4. Shark Safari

    One of the best activities in Dubai to enjoy & witness the deadly sharks from close quarters. One doesn’t need to be a proficient swimmer to take part in this session. Just take the special helmet, gather your guts and get up, close and personal with the Sharks.

  5. Kids Play area

    The Splasher’s Kids Play area has been designed exclusively for children below 1.2 metres of height and their parents to explore and have unlimited fun at the water slides and climbing frames. Atlantis also has a specific zone called the Atlantis Kids zone, where children between 3-12 years of age are pampered to explore their imagination and participate in the different fun programs.

  6. Diving

    There is an opportunity to learn scuba diving and snorkelling with different grades and difficulty levels as well as take part in one of the exclusive sessions. One can experience the glory of swimming along with 65,000 rare and exotic marine creatures. The ultimate experience is also called the Aquatrek and Ultimate Snorkel. The thrill of walking underwater in the Ambassador lagoon in the Dolphin Bay is an experience of a lifetime.

How To Reach

The fastest and easiest way to reach Aquaventure water Park from DXB Airport is to use the city taxis which takes approximately 30 minutes.

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Best Time To Visit

Aquaventure Water Park can be accessed at any time of the year as it is open 365 days a year. The months between December to February are crowded as that is the time for Dubai Shopping Festival and vacation breaks at school that tourists flock to Dubai.

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Essential Information

Rides:

1.Zoomerango: The slide that rushes into all the possible directions and makes your heart pound with excitement is Zoomerango. Riding in between the humongous water bodies, the Zoomerango water ride is sure to give you chills.   

2.The Aquaconda: The Aquaconda is one of the biggest water slides in the world. Also as the name suggests, AquaConda is slithering and surely is bigger than an Anaconda. Adventure lovers are sure to fall in love with this ride as you get a never before feel once you finish the slide.   

3.Poseidon’s revenge: Imagine the rush you get when you slide at a speed of 60 km/hr. Well, Poseidon's Revenge has just that in store. This spine chilling ride starts with a bang as the slide begins at a sudden pace and goes all the way down.   

4.Slitherine: The amazing Aquaventure Waterpark has a lot of other slides but Slitherine stands out because in this slide you can ride beside your friend or your family member and compete with them. So Slitherine is known for being the first dual water slide and with a lot of ups and downs to defy gravity in the fast paced slide.  

5.The Shark Attack: The water slide that takes you close to one of the most magnificent species of the sea, the sharks, is The Shark Attack. Located near the Tower of Neptune, the shark attack is referred to as one of the most enthralling rides one will ever have. Once you begin your ride you won’t stop until you reach the very bottom of the ride.

6.Leap of Faith: Leap of Faith is a must experience water slide in the whole water park. This water slide takes you on a breathtaking ride of a 9 storey slide at the fastest pace possible. If you would like to face a spike in your veins, Leap of Faith should not be ignored.   

7.The Torrent: The evolving technology has thankfully given us another joyful water slide, the Torrent, which is machine generated. Located near the River rides, the Torrent is a special experience as this generates artificial winds that are so thrilling to ride alongside. Sometimes the waves also breach the height of nearly a meter.  

8.Zero Entry pools: The relaxing pools located around the whole water park area are the Zero Entry pools. These are not technically rides but provide you with a lot of sources to relax in the warm weather giving an excellent vibe of a beach.   

9.Water Coasters: Another crazy invention using modern day technology are the water coaster slides. These slides, which run with the help of wave generators, take you along the wavy ride of many ups and downs to finally lead you into the amazing Lazy River. The waves are generated in the form of fascinating water tunnels giving you a super charged water slide.   

10.The Rapids: One ride that describes itself from its name in the whole Aquaventure Waterpark is the Rapids. The 1.6 km long ride has a lot to offer to the travelers, and the sheer excitement one faces can not fit into words and should be experienced.

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Others Things to Do in Aquaventure Waterpark

1. Staycation: Spend a few days at the Atlantis Palm to rejuvenate, relax and enjoy the best of the luxury and opulence. Choose from a host of rooms and suites available for your stay. As the Ocean room allows a majestic view of the sea, the palm view rooms offer a stunning view of the Palm Islands.

2. Spa and Fitness: Indulge in some luxury treatment at any of the Spa and salons at the Atlantis. Ranging from Shiseido with 130 plus years of experience in beauty to men’s grooming at the Gentlemen’s Tonic, it is all there to spoil you for choice.

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3. Sea Lion Point: The South African furred sea lions will surprise you with their antics at the Sea Lion Point. Get into the shallow water, have a photo session with the furry friend and create unforgettable memories.

4. Shopping: The Water park also houses a host of premier boutiques and stores showcasing their latest collection in swimwear, watches, jewellery and other exquisite art pieces and souvenirs.

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5. Dining: There is abundant opportunity for one to explore world cuisine at the Aquaventure water park and its adjoining areas. From World-class Michelin Star restaurants, fine dining places, restaurants and café’s with a theme, it is all there under one roof to choose from.

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Restaurants at Aquaventure Waterpark Dubai:

1.Snakebites: If you are looking for a family friendly restaurant near Aquaventure Waterpark, Snakebites is the best choice for you. With multiple food options like burgers, pizzas and many others, the traditional food that tastes like heaven is special here.   

2.Splashers: Another restaurant that serves incredibly tasty food and snacks is the Splashers. Many tourists quickly visit this hotel and enjoy some tantalizing pizzas, fries among many other varieties. Do not miss the chance to eat some of the best hot dogs near the whole water park area.   

3.Waves: A fantastic outdoor restaurant where you can have cool beverages and pizzas or hot dogs is Waves. Besides serving a variety of food like sandwiches, shawarmas and others, it also has a cool ambience to it.   

4.Barracudas: Barracudas is a food court where you may sample delectable dishes from around the world. TBJ serves wonderful burgers, Shawafel serves falafel and shawarmas, The Dosa Factory serves Indian food, Peetza serves pizza, Asia Republic Express has delicious Chinese food, and Rooster 66 serves fried chicken.

5.Lagoons: It’s better not to miss the delicious food at the Lagoons, where you’ll get cool beverages like coffee and cool drinks. The ice creams and milkshakes are surprisingly amazing and one must definitely try those out. 

Tips:

1.As the Dubai Aquaventure Waterpark is almost always crowded it is advisable to book an advance parking ticket if you are going in a private vehicle.

2.Anyone over the height of 1.2 meters is generally advised to take an adult ticket. 

3. The best time to visit the water park is during the summers.

4.It’s better to arrive by 10 am in the morning to be ahead in most of the queue and avoid the rush. 

5. The water park management have come up with a great initiative of providing waterproof wrist bags to keep your money and phones safe.

6. Hiring a buggy is a better option to explore the park areas.