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For a full day of wild and wonderful family-friendly fun in the water, there's no place better than Yas Waterworld Abu Dhabi.
A waterpark with Emirati heritage at its heart, the central theme is The Lost Pearl, following the story of a young Emirati girl on a quest to find a legendary pearl. Spanning 15 football pitches, this amazing full-day park experience brings you and your family exhilarating water-based activities across a range of thrill levels. With over 40 rides, slides and attractions – five of which are one-of-a-kind – you’re sure to make lifelong memories here.
Try the world-first, largest hydromagnetic-powered, 238-metre long, six-person tornado waterslide, Dawwamma, or check out three-metre-high waves on Bubble’s Barrel, which boasts the world’s largest surfable sheet wave for flow boards and bodyboards. The Bandit Bomber, a 550-metre rollercoaster, showcases onboard water and laser effects, with riders shooting jets of water at targets, dropping water bombs and triggering special effects. Passersby below them, meanwhile, can also get in on the action, spraying riders with water as they pass.
Enjoy over 40 rides, slides and attractions – including the world-first, largest hydromagnetic-powered, 238-metre long, six-person tornado waterslide, Dawwamma – at Yas Waterworld Abu Dhabi.
Yas Waterworld Abu Dhabi
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Recommended Time: 3 hours
Its time to play at Yas Waterworld Abu Dhabi, one of the best theme parks in the city! Located on Yas Island, just 20 minutes from Abu Dhabi city, this waterpark has 60 (20 new additions!) rides, slides, and experiences spread across an area as big as 15 football pitches - designed to keep you entertained for the whole day!
The new additions introduce a Lost City theme, which continues the park's original story, 'The Legend of the Lost Pearl', which follows the story of a young local girl on a quest to find a legendary pearl, keeping it close to Emirati heritage. For those wondering, the pearl does exist, and you can spot it at the top of Jebel Dhana, the park’s towering centrepiece.
The 20 new attractions, rides, and experiences include the Al Falaj Race and Bahamut's Rage - so, get ready to dive into the mayhem! Al Falaj Race is the region’s first side-by-side duelling tube raft race. Seek out Bahamut's Rage for exhilarating drops on its high-thrill log flume. For interactive water fun, Bandit's Playground in the new Bandit's Village offers surprises for all ages.
Zayed International Airport
Recommended Time: 1 hours
Zayed International Airport (formerly Abu Dhabi International Airport) serves as a global gateway with over 30 airlines flying to and from approximately 120 destinations across 56 countries. Twice awarded the 'Best Airport in the Middle East' by the World Airport Awards, it's a testament to its exceptional service and facilities.
The airport is conveniently located within a short distance from major Abu Dhabi destinations and Dubai, boasting the spectacular Terminal A, the new hub for Etihad Airways, alongside Terminal 1 which handles many more regional and international flights.