Water Park in Abu Dhabi Yas WaterWorld - one of the largest buildings. To build it, more than $ 245 million was allocated. Therefore, its attractions are considered the best in the UAE. On a vast area there are 40 water entertainments, 5 of which are unique, and there are no analogues in the world. Therefore, a visit to the water park Yas WaterWorld is a must for tourists.
Types of pools
At the entrance, visitors enter the village of divers. There you can not only dive and have fun in the water, but also look for jewelry in an interactive virtual game. Throughout the territory there are treasure chests, there are barrels, bags and other attributes.
At the Abu Dhabi water park, you can ride the waves in the pool. In one pool you can be and small visitors. In the second, small waves are already appearing that imitate the surf and promote relaxation. The third pool is suitable only for surfers because the wave height reaches 3-5 m.
The creators of the water park Yas WaterWorld took care of the convenience of visitors. So that children of different ages do not get bored, the slides were divided. Also in the water park there is a slide for older children, on which there are water guns, which is very popular with active children.
Rides
In the description of the water park Yas WaterWorld, you need to specify the most popular attractions:
- Dawwama is a tunnel designed for group descent. Visitors are delighted to descend into a huge funnel.
- Falcon`s Falaj - the descent is carried out along a long winding hill on a large cheesecake, seating up to 6 people.
- Slither`s Slides is 6 slides with funnels. They stand out for their appearance: snake mouths, from which happy vacationers fly out.
- Hamlool`s Humps and Jebel Drop - free fall attraction. It is so tall that you can not see the people below.
- Tornado is a hydromagnetic descent. This is the only water attraction in the world, whose length is 238 m, and can go down to 6 people.
- Liwa Loop - people are placed in capsules, closed and lowered down into a long funnel. Not surprisingly, this attraction causes a storm of emotions.
- "Lazy rivers" with two rivers - one quiet, smooth, and the other turbulent, with steep rapids.
This is a list of the most visited attractions in this water park. Of course, there are many more for visitors of any age.
Unique rides
In the water park Yas WaterWorld there are special entertainments, which have no analogues in the UAE:
- Visitors can dive for pearls under the guidance of experienced instructors. They will teach you how to dive, hold your breath underwater, while simultaneously looking for shellfish and opening shells. A novice catcher finds a shell with a real pearl from which he can make jewelry.
- "Gangster Bomber" is suitable for thrill-seekers. This attraction has the largest descents, with a length of 550 m. Visitors are most afraid of the height, although the descent speed is not the highest. Next to this attraction is the Jabha Zone: from there you can shoot water cannons at those who went to the "Bandit Bomber".
- Learning the basics of calligraphy. At it, visitors will be taught to write a name in Arabic, and at the end of the lesson they will be given a sheet with what you wrote.
Diving for pearls and calligraphy training must be paid separately.
Cafes and shops
In addition to water attractions, the Yas WaterWorld water park has large stores where you can buy souvenirs. If you are hungry, then at your service are numerous cafes in which you can enjoy delicious set meals. You can also find establishments with Indian and Asian cuisine.
If you want to buy delicacies as a gift, you should go to the Gahwat Nasser store. There you can buy Arabic coffee, dates and camel milk chocolate. Sweets lovers should check out Farah Flavors. A large selection of ice cream with various toppings is offered at Dhabi`s Ice Cream Cafe.
How to get there
The easiest way to get to the Yas WaterWorld waterpark is as part of an excursion group. It takes 30 minutes from Abu Dhabi, and 50 minutes from Dubai. The cost of such an excursion will be 100-120 dollars. If you live on the island itself, you can use the Yas WaterWorld bus: it is free of charge.
Another way is to get to the center of the island, take the bus number 190, which goes to the Ferrari park. And from there you can already reach the water park on foot. One of its advantages is free parking for visitors.
Cost of visiting
The price of a visit to the Yas WaterWorld waterpark depends on the growth of visitors. A child ticket can be purchased if the child’s height does not exceed 1.2 m. If he is taller, you need to buy an adult ticket. There are several categories of tickets:
Gold is the most expensive and makes it possible to visit any attraction out of turn. And an additional gift is attached - a beach towel and a bag. By purchasing a silver ticket, you have the opportunity to go up the hill three times out of turn. Bronze gives no advantages.
The cost of an adult ticket is 250 AED, children's ticket - 210 AED. There is an opportunity to purchase a ticket at a discount. If you buy it in 3-14 days - 10% discount; for 15 days - 15%. If you want to visit the rides without waiting in line, you need to pay 150 AED. For an additional fee, visitors can rent a beach towel and a locker.
Guests of the water park are given bracelets that can be used as a card and pay for purchases. It is waterproof and is the key to the cabinet. Money is credited to this bracelet, and if vacationers have not spent it to the end, they will be returned to them.
Another economical option to visit the water park is to buy Family Pass for 740 dirhams for 4 people. You can add children to it by paying 187.5 dirhams for each. Also, the family who bought such a ticket is allowed to visit the slides out of turn. Their nannies also have the right to attend free of charge with children under 3 years old. But they must have a visa and they must work in the UAE.
Schedule
The water park is open daily and opens at 10 a.m. But the closing time depends on the time of year. In the period from November to March and during Ramadan to - 6 pm. In autumn and in April - until 7 pm, in the summer - until 8 pm.
An interesting feature of this water park is Ladies Night on Thursdays. On this day, the complex is closed at 5 pm. Then it is opened at 6 and it works until 11 pm. At this time, only women visit the water park, and only female staff remains to work. But during Ramadan Ladies Night is not satisfied.
Recommendations
The main advice before visiting the Yas WaterWorld waterpark is to carefully study the list of what is prohibited on its territory. You can’t bring your own water, but there’s no need to worry: there are free fountains with drinking water.
Also, you can not smoke in the water park - there are specially designated places for this. It is not allowed to bring food, alcoholic beverages or glass objects with you. Pets not allowed when intoxicated. Observing these simple rules, you will relax in the water park with pleasure.
Reviews
Many people recommend visiting this entertainment complex. In reviews of the water park Yas WaterWorld note that in a day you can ride on all the slides. They are modern, and for those who do not often visit such places, all attractions seem extreme. It is advised to go on weekdays, because the lines are small.
Visitors with children are pleased that there are animators in the water park that entertain small guests. It is also noted that employees carefully monitor the safety of guests of the water park.
How to get to Abu Dhabi
Abu Dhabi is the capital of the UAE and one of the most popular cities among tourists. Millions of dollars have been spent on arranging the city, so there is nothing surprising in the fact that there tourists can find all the best and pompous. Therefore, tours to Abu Dhabi are becoming more popular.
You can get to the capital of the UAE by direct flight from major cities. Residents of Moscow can use the services of the Qatari Airlines air campaign. The flight will take a little more than 5 hours. There are other carriers. A plane ticket costs from $ 196. You can get from St. Petersburg with transfers, but a ticket will cost about $ 261, and it will take about 18 hours to fly.
The cheapest way to use the "last minute" tickets: the price can be from 19 000 rubles per person. On average, the cost of tours in all agencies is approximately the same - from 50,000 rubles for two. This includes not only hotel accommodation, but also excursions. In the capital of the UAE there are interesting sights that are worth visiting, and in the city itself tourists will be able to feel the luxury and pomp.
Weather features
In this city there is always one time of the year - summer. A subtropical climate prevails in the Arab capital, and rainfall is rare. The weather in Abu Dhabi in February is suitable for relaxing. Although most of the precipitation falls in winter, it is at a comfortable temperature for tourists.
The weather in Abu Dhabi in February is perfect for those who do not like the heat: the average temperature there is + 24 ° C. But in the summer there is heat, which is difficult to tolerate due to humidity. But these climatic features are taken into account: everywhere in the city there are air conditioners.
Excursions
In Abu Dhabi you can see not only the famous water park. Tourists are offered car rides around the city, during which they will visit the most famous sights. One of the popular options for spending time is a desert safari, and romantic people even choose dinner in that area.
Separate excursions are worth choosing if you are relaxing in Dubai. There you will be shown the most important sights of the Arab capital, including the water park and the world-famous Ferrari Park.
The main attractions
It is worth visiting the palace of Sheikh Al-Jaraf and the adjacent reserve, in which exotic animals and birds live. It is worth a trip to the artificial island of Yas, on which the Ferrari park is located. Sheikh Zayed Mosque is famous for the fact that anyone can enter it.
One of the most recognizable places is Cornish Street with a length of 8 km. There are always noisy and a lot of tourists. Not far from the airport is Khalif Park - a green oasis with beautiful architecture.
Abu Dhabi is not just the capital of the United Arab Emirates. This is the personification of luxury, pomposity. Residents of the city show their collections of rare cars and arrange races on the Formula 1 tracks. But also there is a lot of greenery that does not turn this city into a typical metropolis. Abu Dhabi also has cultural attractions.
A trip to the UAE is a great opportunity to get into an Arabian fairy tale, relax on the magnificent beaches and admire the sand dunes. Tours in the Emirates are popular because for most people it is a mysterious and beautiful world from a fairy tale about Aladdin.