SIGHTS & attractions
WATER PARKS
WILD WADI
Situated in front of the
stunning Burj Al Arab and
themed around the tale of Juha,
a well known character from
Arabian folklore, Wild Wadi is
one of Dubai's foremost tourist
locations. Discover your inner
child on the master blaster - an
exhilarating water roller-coaster
ride, while Tantrum Alley
and Burj Surj will push thrill
seekers’ to the limit. Those brave
enough to conquer the Jumeirah Sceirah, will climb to a height of 32 metres and be released
through a trap door, rapidly descending down the 120 metre slide at an astonishing speed of
over 80 km/h! Open from 10am to 6pm, admission is Dhs 275 for adults and Dhs 215 for
children below 1.1 metres in height. Call 04-3484444 or visit www.wildwadi.com.
As a Discover Dubai reader you can also receive a discount of Dhs 30 per
person! Simply present the voucher supplied at the back of this magazine.
AQUAVENTURE
The spectacular ‘Tower of Poseidon’ is filled with record
breaking rides, including the worlds largest waterslide. The
terrifying ‘Poseidon’s Revenge’ suspends you over a trap door
and then releases you through a series of extreme twists
and turns, reaching 60kmh! Experience heart-thumping
slides, uphill water roller coasters, never ending rapid river
adventures and up-close animal encounters. Open 10am
to sunset (Opening hours subject to change depending on
time of year). Tickets are Dhs 250 for adults and Dhs 205
for children below 1.2 metres in height. Call 04-4260000.
YAS WATERWORLD
Yas Waterworld Abu Dhabi features 43 rides, slides
and attractions and follows the story of ‘Dana’, a
young Emirati girl, on a quest for the legendary pearl
that had once brought prosperity to her village.
With the atmospheric setting, thrilling
rides, authentic souq-style shopping and live
entertainment, there’s something to amuse the
entire family. Open 10am to 6pm every day. Tickets
cost Dhs 240 for adults and Dhs 195 for children
below 1.1 metres in height. Premium tickets are
also available. Call 02-4142000.
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