When the Dubai sun is at its harshest, nothing can really beat cooling off and enjoying one of the fantastic water parks in the city. Dubai really is the home of some of the finest theme water parks in the world-their combination of record-breaking slides, family rides, and sumptuous indulgence makes them unique. Fun for the thrill-seeker, travel with little kids-a water park in Dubai fits all.
This guide will dive deep into the most Dubai water parks to find the best for the next splashing adventure.
Aquaventure Waterpark: The World’s Largest Waterpark
Located within the iconic Atlantis, The Palm resort, Aquaventure Waterpark boasts a Guinness World Record for most water slides in a waterpark. With over 105 slides and attractions, it’s an exhilarating experience for all ages.
- For Thrill-Seekers: Aquaventure is the most renowned water park for heart-stopping rides. The “Leap of Faith,” a near-vertical drop through a transparent tunnel filled with the sharks in the lagoon below, sends you plunging down to earth. The other must-try is the “Poseidon’s Revenge,” which has a trapdoor that opens under you and drops you through a very high-speed adventure to the bottom.
- For Families: the park is very friendly to families, with a lot of rides that you can enjoy together. “Aquaconda” is the largest tube slide in the world, and “Raging Rapids” takes you on a thrill ride down a winding river. “Splashers Kids’ Play Area” is an exclusive area for younger children, filled with smaller slides and interaction water features.
- Beyond The Slides: Your Ticket to Aquaventure Lets You Into A Private Beach. Laze On Sand With A Wonderful Scenery Above Dubai Skyline. Also Visit The Lost Chambers Aquarium, Housing Over 65,000 Marine Animals, or Interact with Dolphins at Dolphin Bay.
- Best For: Those Adrenaline Junkies or Families with Teenagers and Anyone Wanting an All-day Adventure that Gives a Variety of Attractions.
Wild Wadi Water Park: The Arabian Themed Adventure
- Wild Wadi Water Park is one of the most Arabian-themed experiences peeping into the swiftly emerging Burj Al Arab and is based on Juha, a character in the Arabian folklore. It is less than Aquaventura, but over 30 rides and attractions provide heavenly cascades for everyone age-wise.
- Iconic Rides: The park is well-known for the “Jumeirah Sceirah”, a free-fall slide that offers an adrenaline-packed ride dropping up from 32m high. Speeds can reach up to 80 km/h. Other popular towers are “Tantrum Alley”, and “Burj Surj”, which feature exciting swirling tornados, and thrilling drops.
- Lazy River & Surfing: For a slightly more lazy experience, float gently along “Juha’s Journey”, a lazy river that is 360 meters long. “Wipeout and Riptide FlowRiders” are among the best surfing simulators in the world, perfect for honing your surfing or boogieboarding skills.
- Family and Kids’ Zones: The “Juha’s Dhow and Lagoon” is an enormous interactive play space for kids, with over 100 water games and 5 slides. It’s a safe and fun area for kids to have splashes.
- Best for: Families with younger children, guests in Jumeirah hotels, and everyone else seeking that classic and well-designed water park experience.
LEGOLAND® Water Park: The Ultimate Family-Friendly Splash Zone
LEGOLAND® Water Park is one of the wider Dubai Parks and Resorts, and one water park designed particularly for families with children aged two to twelve, to enjoy. It also carries all the imagination of LEGO®, along with the facilities tailored to make it a really unique experience.
- Build Your Own Fun: Most computerized feature of this park is the “Build-A-Raft River” where you can actually personalize your own raft with oversized LEGOs before flowing lazily down a river. It’s what really sets this place apart and encourages creativity.
- Interactive Play Areas: “Joker Soaker” is an extremely popular multi-story play structure including slides and a large tipping bucket that drenches everyone below it. “DUPLO® Splash Safari” which is a safe and exciting area filled with small slides complemented by large LEGO® DUPLO® animals.
- Racing and Waves: Kids can race against their friends on the “LEGO® Slide Racers,” or hang out in the mellow waves of the “LEGO® Wave Pool.” The park focused on parent-child shared experiences with most rides made for the fun of both.
- Best For: Families with young kids and for LEGOLAND® lovers.
How to Choose Your Perfect Dubai Water Park
- For the Biggest Thrills: Aquaventure. With record-breaking slides and sheer size, it guarantees an action-packed day.
- For a Balanced Experience: While providing speed of slides and relaxing rides, Wild Wadi gathers everything in a very compact and beautiful place.
- For Families with Young Kids: LEGOLAND® Water Park, with attractions and safety-focused features for very young audiences.
Pro-Tip: All three water parks are extremely popular, so it’s highly recommended to buy your water park tickets online in advance. This not only helps you skip the long queues at the gate but often comes with a significant discount. Look for combo deals that bundle entry with other attractions, as they can offer great value. No matter which one you choose, a day at a Dubai water park promises to be a refreshing and unforgettable part of your trip.