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Feel safe traveling: discover Dubai & Abu Dhabi with city, beach and culture.
Dubai and Abu Dhabi have gone through a huge transformation in recent years. Lush deserts turned into big cities with tall buildings and a veritable mecca for many an amusement park enthusiast. But what is there to do in Dubai and Abu Dhabi? We list our favorite amusement parks of Dubai and Abu Dhabi for you!
The first park to open its doors in 2010 is Ferrari World Abu Dhabi. Located on Yas Island, near the Yas Marina Circuit, you will find the indoor theme park dedicated entirely to the sports car brand Ferrari. With its striking red roof and area of 86,000 square meters, it is a real eye-catcher.
At Ferrari World Abu Dhabi you will find the fastest roller coaster in the world, the Formula Rossa. Speeding at a whopping 240 km/h, this is an impressive bucket-list attraction for many and a unique experience during your visit to Dubai and Abu Dhabi theme parks! With 4 different areas, rides and experiences, Ferrari World is fun for all ages.
On Yas Island you will also find Warner Bros. World Abu Dhabi. This huge indoor park opened its doors in 2018 and has 6 different themed areas. The park makes good use of their indoor location by projecting sky on the ceiling to match these different areas. As a result, you become completely immersed in the theming.
In this park you will find many different characters you recognize from your favorite cartoons, series or comic books. Go back to the stone age with the Flintstones, enter the Tom & Jerry roller coaster or help different superheroes save the city! A new magical area is currently under construction on the left side of the complex (March, 2024). This area will consist of the first Harry Potter themed land in the Gulf States. Partly because of these varied characters, it is a wonderful park for all ages!
In addition to this new theme area, Yas Island will become even more attractive thanks to the arrival of the New Disney park in Abu Dhabi.
Sea World Abu Dhabi is Abu Dhabi's newest theme park, located on Yas Island. From entering, you are immediately surrounded by different oceans and associated sea life. Definitely one of the most innovative theme parks in Dubai and Abu Dhabi. This park is mainly dedicated to education and encounters with different animals but also features the launch roller coaster Manta!
In total, you will find 8 different worlds in this park, all with their own focus on an ocean or area. In the world ‘Endless Ocean‘ you will find one of the largest aquariums in the world! You look into this aquarium through a large round window of no less than 20 meters high. The perfect place to observe the animals, and of course to take some great pictures!
While visiting the Gulf States, a visit to Motiongate not to be missed! This park falls under Dubai Parks & Resorts and was one of Dubai & region's first theme parks. This Hollywood-inspired park features 5 different zones, all dedicated to a specific movie theme and studio.
With 1 large indoor area and 4 outdoor areas, you can easily spend a whole day at this park. Thanks to the appropriate theming, you find yourself briefly in your favorite movie. For example, visit the village of the Smurfs or travel to Panem from The Hunger Games. You can also discover the entire story of Shrek in a trackless darkride or fly through the story of How To Train Your Dragon!
Also part of Dubai Parks & Resorts is LEGOLAND Dubai! This park is entirely dedicated to the famous LEGO bricks. In total you will find 6 different areas, all with their own theme or experience. A fun addition within Dubai's various theme parks!
See how the iconic bricks are made in the factory or take a look at the 439,00 brick LEGO built with Burj Khalifa in Miniland. You also have some attractions like the Submarine Adventure, where you come face to face with (lego) fish in a submarine. Most of the activities are mainly aimed at children and families, but for true LEGO fans definitely worth a visit!
When visiting the theme parks of Dubai and Abu Dhabi, the water parks cannot be missed! These parks are all very family friendly and each has its own unique aspects.
Head in Aquaventure Waterpark Atlantis in Dubai is anything but a punishment! Especially not with the warm temperatures that prevail here all year round. This is not just any water park: it is the largest water park in the world, located near the iconic Atlantis The Palm hotel on Palm Jumeirah.
With no less than 105 slides and water attractions boredom is impossible. One of the absolute highlights is the Leap of Faith: an almost vertical descent where you slide through a tunnel among sharks, an experience you won't soon forget! You will also find relaxing lazy rivers, exciting wave pools and an extensive children's area, perfect for families.
Need a break? On the private beach of Aquaventure Waterpark you can relax overlooking the Persian Gulf. A must visit during a trip to the theme parks of Dubai and Abu Dhabi.
This colorful water park in Dubai is all about LEGO! The unique LEGOLAND Waterpark Designed specifically for families with children, Dubai is one of the best water parks in Dubai for kids. Everything here breathes LEGO: from the slides to the building blocks, and even in the water giant LEGO bricks float around.
Experience exciting water adventures together on the LEGO Slide Racers, build your own raft from LEGO blocks and float with it through the Build-A-Raft River, or relax with the whole family in the wave pool. For the little ones, there is a special toddler and preschooler area so that they too can enjoy themselves safely.
LEGOLAND Waterpark is part of Dubai Parks and Resorts, making it ideal for a day out with kids in Dubai. Or combine your visit with neighboring LEGOLAND Dubai or Motiongate Dubai.
Abu Dhabi is also home to a spectacular water park with unique attractions: Yas Waterworld Abu Dhabi, the most popular water park on Yas Island. With more than 40 water slides and attractions this park is an absolute must-do for families, couples and adventurers.
One of the biggest attractions is the Bandit Bomber, a unique water roller coaster where you float above the park and can even fire jets of water along the way! For the real daredevils, there is the Liwa Loop, a slide with a free fall that starts as soon as the floor disappears under your feet.
Prefer to relax? Get carried away by the Yadi Yas Crazy River, a relaxing whitewater course that winds throughout the park. Of course, you'll also find swimming pools, a special children's area and plenty of room to unwind under the sun.
Have you become enthusiastic about the theme parks of Dubai and Abu Dhabi? Then we would like to help you put together a trip that's just right for you. Whether you want to explore a few parks or experience them all, at Florivida we'll provide you with a trip that completely fits your needs.
In addition to individual trips, we also offer group tours accompanied by an experienced Dubai expert! He knows the parks inside and out and knows exactly how to get the most out of your visit. Ideal for those who like to travel with like-minded people and want to go home full of tips.
View all our tours to this destination or create a appointment to go over options together.
Actually, all of Dubai's major theme parks offer something unique for children. They are all clearly laid out and often have separate zones especially for young visitors. Think of child-friendly attractions, play corners or water zones geared to different ages. Whether you choose a theme park or water park, there is always something to do for the whole family. This way, every day at an amusement park will be a success, regardless of the age of your children.
Aquaventure Waterpark in Dubai and Yas Waterworld in Abu Dhabi are among the top. Both offer a mix of exciting slides and kid-friendly zones.
In Dubai, Aquaventure Waterpark at Atlantis The Palm is an absolute hit and one of the largest in the world. In Abu Dhabi, Yas Waterworld is a popular choice for families and adventurers. Both parks offer slides, relaxation zones and attractions for all ages. Depending on your itinerary, it is definitely worth visiting at least one.
Yes, Dubai and Abu Dhabi's theme parks are in good shape to visit during the hot summer months. A number of theme parks, such as Motiongate Dubai, Ferrari World Abu Dhabi and Warner Bros World Abu Dhabi, are mostly or fully covered and air-conditioned. Water parks such as Aquaventure and Yas Waterworld offer plenty of cooling, with shaded areas and water attractions.
With our trips, you always have access to multiple theme parks, at your convenience. You decide which parks you want to visit, and we provide a good price for all the admission tickets you want. So you don't have to plan anything in advance or arrange individual tickets yourself. Everything is already arranged for you in your trip. Very relaxing and efficient!
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