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Aquaventure Waterpark Overview

Considered as the first choice of thrill-seekers, the Aquaventure Waterpark gives the visitors an adrenaline rush. With all the terrific slides that serve as promising rides for the visitors, this aquaventure park is beloved by many. People visit with their families to go on these water slides where you get close to sea ecosystems like dolphins, sharks and stingrays.

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.

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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Other 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.

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Point of Interest for Aquaventure Waterpark
Water slides
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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.

River ride
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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.

Cownose Ray feeding
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Cownose Ray feeding

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

Shark Safari
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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.

Kids Play area
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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.

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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.

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Aquaventure Waterpark FAQs

What is the best time of the day to visit Aquaventure Waterpark?

The best time of the day to visit Aquaventure water park is during the early morning hours as post noon the temperature soars up.

What are the operating days and timings of Aquaventure Waterpark?

The Aquaventure Water Park is open 7 days a week and 365 days in a year from 10.00am to 6.00pm every day.

What is unique about Aquaventure Waterpark?

Atlantis Aquaventure Water Park has enormous record-breaking Water slides over 17 fun-filled hectares. The Water Park is also house to the biggest aquarium in Dubai having more than 65000 marine creatures. Every visitor is assured to have a ball of a time with the friendly Dolphins and Sea-lions.

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How long does it take to go around Aquaventure Waterpark?

On a good day when there is no queue for rides, it takes 3-4 hours to explore all the rides at the Water Park back to back. But on the weekend or during peak season one might take the whole day to explore all the rides at the park due to long waiting hours.

How many Rides are there in Aquaventure Waterpark?

The water park has over 20 rides in total. A few rides have restrictions on height so that children can stay at bay. The Poseidon’s revenge, Zoomerango, Aquaconda, Slitherine are a few rides to name out of which, The Leap of Faith is the most popular and aggressive ride.

Can we take food inside Aquaventure Waterpark?

Food and beverages are not allowed inside the Aquaventure premises. However, there are several restaurants and eateries for a quick bite.

What is meal deal entry ticket and what are the things included in this?

The Meal deal entry ticket to the Aquaventure Water Park comprises of an interesting Lunch package along with entry to the Lost Chambers.

What are the height criteria for water rides?

A few water rides have height restrictions due to the severity of the ride. Guests must be at least 1.2metre tall to participate in the water ride.

Is there any locker facility available inside the waterpark?

There are lockers available inside Aquaventure Water park. One may choose different lockers sizes depending on the number of goods to be stored.

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What things should I carry while going to Waterpark?

One should carry swimming gears and cash only inside the Water Park.

Can I go to Aquaventure waterpark without staying at Atlantis?

One can visit Aquaventure Water Park as day visitors even if one doesn’t stay at Atlantis.

Are there any restaurants available inside the Waterpark?

There is an array of restaurants available inside the water park. A host of restaurants showcasing the best of world cuisine is on offer under one roof to spoil one for choice. One may choose to dine at the world-famous Master Chef, Gordon Ramsay’s Bread Street Kitchen and Bar, Nobo Japanese restaurant, Illy Café or at Hakkasan.

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Aquaventure Waterpark Reviews

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Sneha Nair
Reviewed: 30 Oct 2022
5.0/5
It was a smooth entry and we didn't face any challenge to get access, but make sure that you go early (around 9-9.30am) so that you can sit in all the rides. In the afternoon there's huge waiting of around 45-60 mins in some rides, so plan accordingly. Thanks to Thrillophilia that we could avoid th... Read More
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Ariane Nezerwa
Reviewed: 07 Nov 2022
5.0/5
On est arrivés à l'ouverture, très belle expérience, on s'est bien amusé et on a pu faire beaucoup de toboggans , une journée fantastique, il faut y aller pour le savoir
Ariane Nezerwa
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Kaushik Maru
Reviewed: 23 Oct 2022
5.0/5
Gr8 saving. Last-minute saving
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Sunil Chandarana
Reviewed: 25 Oct 2022
5.0/5
Amazing great service
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Ujjwal Rathore
Reviewed: 04 Jul 2022
5.0/5
Dubai’s Aquaventure water park was certainly unlike any attraction we had ever visited before. The whole park is given over to a wonderful array of lazy rivers, rushing rapids, beaches, areas designated , or attractions for thrill seekers – there’s so much here to enjoy. I tried Vortex, Immo... Read More
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AMIT JAIN
Reviewed: 26 Feb 2024
5.0/5
TICKETS DIDN;T WORKED AT ONCE, BUT TEAM RESPONDED IMMEDIETALY AND GOT IT RESOLVED. NO PROBLEMS WERE FACED AFTERWRADS.

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