insideKENT Magazine Issue 88 - July 2019 | Page 144

TRAVEL
Destination DUBAI CONT.
Dubai Days Out
Burj Khalifa
No trip to Dubai would be complete without a visit to the world’s tallest building!
Learn about the construction of 160 storeys of architectural excellence, excite
the senses with a superlift to ‘At The Top’, and explore Dubai from the sky from
the stunning observation decks at levels 124, 125 and 148.
Ensure you return at night for the spectacular waterfall shows which light
up the whole tower in a light, music and water symphony
www.burjkhalifa.ae/en
OliOli™
Named after the Hawaiian word for joy, OliOli brings just that to families of all
ages through a delightful mix of positive play and the power of the imagination
at this interactive museum aimed to stimulate childrens’ bodies and minds. The
split-level newly opened space houses eight galleries and over 40 exhibits that
encourage children to develop a fascination for science, technology, engineering,
arts and mathematics (STEAM), as well as a cafe with healthy treats.
Our visit coincided with ‘Carnival’, where fairground-esque stalls provided
opportunities to explore weight, forces, air, movement and art with the thrill of
fairground tickets and prizes, and the children were in awe playing with water,
air, bikes, building cars, spinning plates and drawing sea creatures for the
interactive sea wall! An absolute must for preschoolers and school age children.
www.olioli.ae
IMG Worlds of Adventure™
IMG Worlds of Adventure is the world’s first and largest indoor theme park and
mega-themed entertainment destination. Divided into five epic zones covering
1.5 million sq ft, this temperature controlled family fun day out ranges from
toddler friendly rides in the Cartoon Network zone and animatronic dinosaurs
and thrill rides in The Lost Valley where The Velociraptor roller coaster actually
bursts out into the desert of Dubai, to superhero favourites Spider-Man, The
Hulk, Iron Man, Thor and The Avengers in the most action packed zone –
Marvel! Stroll the IMG Boulevard packed with restaurants and snack stops before
finishing with a movie stop at the Novo 12-screen multiplex; a totally fun filled
family day out.
www.imgworlds.com
Wild Wadi™
Themed around the tale of Juha, a well known Arabian folklore character, Wild
Wadi offers thrills, fun and excitement for all ages. Situated in front of the
stunning Burj Al Arab, the waterpark offers unrivalled views of the hotel and
beach beyond as well as the best selection of water rides in the U.A.E.
Pump your adrenaline on the new Jumeirah Sceirah where, having climbed
the 32-metre tower (with amazing views across the park and to the Burj Al Arab
beyond), you enter one of the tandem slide capsules and cross your arms and
legs as the countdown begins and the floor beneath you opens hurtling you both
down the 120-metre slide at speeds of up to 80km/h. Or, how about the Burj
Surj where groups of up to four travel around and down the downhill waterslide
on an inflatable tube before being spun and dropped by the bowl into the final
splash, or the aquatic rollercoaster of the Master Blaster with gravity defying
rides through tunnels and falls? And then maybe relax by Breakers Bay, the
largest wave pool in the Middle East. Open from 10am-10pm through the
summer and with handy prepaid wristbands used for lockers, food and beverages,
there is no better (or more fun) cool down from the 40-degree temperatures.
www.jumeirah.com/en/hotels-resorts/dubai/wild-wadi
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