Abu DhabiđźŽEntertainment
Yas Waterworld
From270 AED
Duration:3-4 hours
Opening Hours
10:00 - 18:00
Duration
3-4 hours
Price
From 270 AED
Address
Yas Island
About Yas Waterworld
Yas Waterworld isn't just another water park - it's an aquatic wonderland that drops you straight into an Emirati fairytale. Spread across 37 acres on Yas Island, this adrenaline-pumping oasis blends cutting-edge thrills with Arabian heritage (yes, there's a waterslide through a fake pearl-diving village!). With over 40 rides ranging from "oh-wow" to "oh-my-God," it's where you'll find both record-breaking slides and lazy rivers where you can float under palm trees.
The park caters to every age and bravery level:
- For thrill-seekers: Dawwama, a 20-meter tornado funnel that spins you like laundry, or Liwa Loop - the world's first looping waterslide where you drop vertically in a trapdoor capsule
- For families: Al Raha River's gentle currents pass through hidden caves, while Marah Fortress lets kids battle with 19 water cannons
- For Instagrammers: Bandit Bomber, the only waterslide where you can shoot water targets mid-ride while coasting on a rollercoaster-like track
When you need to refuel:
- Grab camel burgers at Dining Den
- Sip gold-flake smoothies at Oasis Pool Bar
- Rent private cabanas with butler service at Amwaj Beach
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Getting There
- By Metro + Bus (From Dubai):
- Step 1: Take Dubai's Red Line Metro to Ibn Battuta Station (end of the line)
- Step 2: Board the E101 express bus to Abu Dhabi (1h 30min ride, 25 AED) - buses depart every 20 minutes
- Step 3: At Abu Dhabi Central Bus Station, transfer to bus 190/195 (look for Yas Island signs)
- Pro Tip: Get window seats on the right side for killer skyline views when crossing to Yas Island
- Direct Bus (From Dubai):
- Option 1: Catch the E101 bus from Ibn Battuta Bus Station (near metro)
- Option 2: New in 2024: Yas Express buses run direct from Dubai Mall (2h, 35 AED)
- Final Leg: All routes require transferring to bus 190/195 at Abu Dhabi Central Station
- Drop-off: Get off at Yas Leisure Drive - you'll see the waterpark's massive wave-shaped roof
You need a Nol card to use public transportation.
Additional Information
- It's not just slides - it's Emirati cultural immersion
The park's theme revolves around a "lost pearl" legend, with attractions like the Pearl Diver plunge slide (where you free-fall through a fake pearl oyster) and traditional dhow boat rides. - Home to the world's first hydro-magnetic tornado waterslide
The Dawwama uses 3,500 gallons of water per minute to create a swirling vortex strong enough to spin a 250lb adult like a toy. - You can ride a "rollercoaster" on water
Bandit Bomber is the only water coaster where you shoot water targets mid-ride while zooming on a 550-meter track with dips and turns. - There's a secret adults-only zone
Amwaj Beach offers private cabanas with butler service and a swim-up bar - perfect for escaping kids after 2pm. - They serve camel burgers
At Dining Den, try this leaner, sweeter alternative to beef (tastes like bison) alongside gold-dusted milkshakes. - The park holds multiple world records
Including: longest looping waterslide (Liwa Loop), largest surfable sheet wave (Bubbles' Barrel), and most water cannons in a play area (19 at Marah Fortress). - It uses NASA-grade engineering
The Falcon's Fury slide's trapdoor launch system was designed by aerospace engineers to simulate free-fall. - You can get married here
Couples can exchange vows in the pearl-diving village, then take a plunge down the honeymoon slide together. - Night sessions transform the park
Every Friday, UV lights make the water glow electric blue while DJs spin tunes until 10pm. - It's surprisingly eco-friendly
The park recycles 100% of its water (enough to fill 30 Olympic pools daily) and uses solar-powered heating.
British/American Pro Tips:
• Height restrictions use feet/inches alongside meters
• Look for "Towel Butler" stations - free premium towels unlike US parks
• Thursday nights = less crowded than weekends
• The Yas Express bus from Dubai has free Wi-Fi and charging ports
