Aquaventure Waterpark at Atlantis, The Palm in Dubai | Tickets & Hours

Beat the Dubai heat as you slip, slide, swim, and sink your teeth into Dubai’s number-one water park, Aquaventure Waterpark. Located just next to Atlantis, The Palm, Aquaventure Waterpark is much more than just your average water park. Spread across 114 acres, Aquaventure features over 30 rides and attractions for people of all ages, so if it involves water and fun, then Aquaventure has it!

Getting There

To get to Aquaventure, it’s easier to discuss transportation in terms of getting to Atlantis, The Palm which includes Aquaventure Waterpark. You can reach Atlantis, The Palm resort by car or by the Palm monorail. In fact, you can be dropped off right at the front door. Although you will not be able to go into the resort without a reservation or key card, there is an additional entrance in The Avenues that will take you to Aquaventure Waterpark.

From the airport

From Dubai International Airport (DXB), it’s about a 35-minute ride via a private taxi directly to the resort, which will cost you about AED100 (or roughly 27 USD). You can also take the Dubai Metro towards UAE Exchange Station and get off at Mall of the Emirates Metro Station, and then take a taxi.

From The Dubai Mall

From The Dubai Mall, there are multiple ways to get to Atlantis, The Palm, the cheapest of which uses the Dubai Metro, then tram, then Palm monorail and will set you back only about 7-8USD. You can also take bus line 81 and transfer to bus line 8 and then to the Palm monorail. From The Dubai Mall, it’s about a 25-minute taxi or Uber ride, which will run you approximately 15-25USD.

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Getting Tickets to Aquaventure Waterpark

Tickets to Aquaventure Waterpark are available for purchase online, including exclusive online-only rates and the ability to select a variety of add-ons that unlock more features of the water park. Same-day tickets are available at the ticket booths on-site. In-house guests staying at the Atlantis, The Palm get complimentary daily access, but anyone not staying at the resort must pay to enter (except ages 0-2 — they get in free). Residents of the United Arab Emirates can show their Emirates ID at the gate for discounted prices, with a particularly large discount on annual/season passes. Children’s prices are designated for anyone under 1.2m in height (3ft. 11in.), and all prices are subject to change and availability.

Single Pass

A single pass for the water park, known as the Atlantis Aquaventure Single Pass, will get you access to the water park, Surf’s Up Wave Rider, and Aquaventure Beach, a private beach within the confines of the park. However, it does not grant access to The Lost Chambers Aquarium. A Single Pass runs anywhere from AED 269-299 for adults, and AED 225-245 for adults.

One-Day Super Pass

Although rates are subject to change depending on the season, a 1-Day Super Pass to Aquaventure Waterpark for adults is priced exclusively online at AED 320 (less than US$90), while the 1-Day Super Pass for kids is only AED 260 (roughly US$70). One-day passes are good for the water park, The Lost Chambers Aquarium, and shark feeding shows. They also offer one-day passes with a meal option.

Two-Day Mega Pass

There is also a 2-Day Mega Pass, which is AED 350 (~US$95) for adults and AED 290 (~US$78) for kids. The Mega Pass gets you two days of water park fun and includes access to Surf’s Up Wave Rider, The Lost Chambers Aquarium, Aquaventure Beach, the Sea Lion Meet & Greet, and shark feeding performance.

Annual & Season Pass

Aquaventure Waterpark offers annual or season passes with a substantial discount for those residing within UAE. Annual pass holders receive unlimited access to the water park, The Lost Chambers Aquarium, and Surf’s Up Wave Rider 365 days per year, plus exclusive benefits, for the price of AED 990 for adults and AED 495 for children. Season passes, or 90-day passes for UAE residents, cost adults AED 360 and children AED 300; additionally, friends and family members of season pass holders get a 20% discount.

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Attractions & Special Activities at Aquaventure Waterpark

Once you have purchased an entry into the park, you have optional features that you can add to make your stay more enjoyable, including various sized cabana rentals for up to 20 people that also include fruit, water, and lockers. Exclusive sunbed seating for two includes water, fruit, and all-day host service and will cost you AED 325. You also have the ability to rent amenities such as towels and lockers with prices starting at AED 45 and going up to AED 75 for both.

There are additional activities in the park that you must pay to access for both in-house guests and day visitors. These include the Shark Safari (AED 340), Cownose Ray Feeding (AED 185), and the Atlantean Flyer Zip Line (AED 125) (in-house guests pay a slightly reduced price). You can also purchase an hour of private surf lessons if you wish for AED 265 based on availability. Furthermore, you have the option to purchase at Aquaxpress for AED 245, which will allow you the privilege of skipping the lines for the rides.

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Aquaventure Slides, Rides, & Attractions

There’s no shortage of heart-stopping, blood-pumping thrills at Aquaventure Waterpark! Of the park’s more than 30 rides and attractions, eight of them are record-breaking, exhilarating water slides. These slides do require that riders be at least 3’11” (1.2m) or taller and weigh 110-297lbs (50-135kgs), but there is a children’s area with slides for smaller kids as well. There are additional rides for families and groups and some more low-key, relaxing options as well.

Body Slides

• Leap of Faith – Considered one of the world’s scariest water slides, it is a near-vertical nine-story drop from the face of the temple that then zips you along in a clear tunnel through a lagoon tank teeming with stingrays and sharks. Its height of 60 feet means you will experience free fall for a few seconds, but the landing is remarkably smooth.
• Poseidon’s Revenge – A body slide in which you are placed in a clear capsule so you can see everything as the floor gives way and you drop, reaching speeds of 37mph (60 km/h) and soaring through backward loops over this gigantic 380ft (116m) run. It is considered one of the most frightening rides in the middle east.
• Slitherine – Featuring the world’s first dual suspended body slides, race your friend or family member as you go down 31m in a partially transparent tube Aquaventure Water Park is home to the world’s first timed double slide within a slide experience. At the end of the 182m-long ride, check your time to see who was the fastest.

Inner Tube Slides

• The Stinger, The Falls, The Storm, & The Surge – These are inner tube slides that propel you like a water roller coaster through wild turns and twisted labyrinths before depositing you in the lazy river.
• Shark Attack – In a single or two-person inner tube, zip down a clear tube which slows down enough at the end for you to take a good look at the sharks swimming around you in the lagoon.

Group Rides

• Zoomerango – This popular slide features a 6-person making this a great ride for families or groups of friends to enjoy together. Standing at 25m tall and 156m long, the ride’s plummets and verticals create the feeling of weightlessness before dropping you down a 14m vertical wall.
• Aquaconda – Measuring 210m in length, 25m in height, and over 9m in width, this is the world’s largest water slide tube. It fits a six-person family tube ride and takes you through a series of tight twists and turns while clocking speeds up to 35kph.

For Kids

• Splashers Island is the kid-friendly waterslide section, with eight slides that are perfect for those under the height and/or weight requirements. It also features a large shipwreck play structure, a relaxing zone with seating, and convenient access to the lazy river. There’s also the big bucket that holds 1400 liters of water and dumps it on the heads of swimmers below.

River Rides

• The Rapids – This course is 1.6km long and uses 15,000,000 liters of fresh water to take you on an inner tube adventure. It is the longest river in the region and is currently the only river ride that has multiple river rapids, wave surges, and waterfalls with sunbathing spots along the shore.
• The Torrent – This is a 700m water-tube experience for families that gives a thrilling river ride through Atlantis and has a wave generator that creates surges and swells over 1m high.
• The Lazy River– The lazy river is a 2.3km river ride that also features tidal waves, tidal pools, and water rapids. It is the longest river ride in the Middle East, taking a solid 45 minutes to float you around the park, and a great way to relax while still having fun and staying cool.

Other Activities & Attractions

• Shark Safari – Get some time with marine animals as you walk along the floor of the lagoon along with the sharks or enter the waters to interact and feed the hungry Cownose rays while wearing the high-tech underwater sea-trek helmet.
• Aquaventure Beach– The water park is unique in that is has its own stretch of private beach for its guests. At 700m long, the beach offers pristine white sand, clear waters, and unbelievable views. You can also learn how to surf and paddleboard, go kayaking or pedal-boating or just participate in your favorite beach activities.
• Atlantean Flyer – Soar over breathtaking views of Aquaventure Waterpark and the city of Dubai at 65m on the Middle East’s longest zipline. It’s also the world’s first zipline that is integrated into a waterslide tower, and the entire trip takes just one minute.
• Surf’s Up Wave Rider – Try your hand at surfing or bodyboarding on a real surfboard with a high-tech machine that replicates endless real ocean waves.
• Wavehouse Dubai – When you’re finished with the water, get friends and family together at the Wavehouse. Hit the bar or chill on the terrace while the kids compete in a multi-level obstacle course or in a round of bowling. Enjoy dinner and cocktails at Wavehouse Dubai, where there is happy hour, girls’ night, and sports night drink specials.

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The Lost Chambers Aquarium

The Lost Chambers Aquarium, situated next door to Aquaventure Waterpark, is the largest aquarium in the Middle East, with over 65,000 marine creatures in state-of-the-art exhibits. Visit the Ambassador Lagoon and 21 other chambers, which were created to look like the long lost island of Atlantis. The aquarium is located within Palm Jumeirah and is a great way to spend the afternoon or evening after a long day of swimming and sun. Entrance is included when you purchase a one-day, two-day, or season pass, but you can also purchase just a 1-day Aquarium Pass for children at just AED 85-95 or adults at AED 110-135, and just like most other parts of the park, UAE residents pay a discounted price.

Aquarium Features & Attractions

• Aquarium Dive – Tag along with our in-house marine experts as you snorkel through the largest aquarium in the Middle East. For a full hour, you get to journey through the sunken ruins of Atlantis as you are surrounded by sharks, rays, and beautiful fish of every color. You’ll go swimming in The Ambassador Lagoon, the largest open-air marine exhibit in the world with 11 million liters of water. The price is AED 199, and you must be six years or older.
• Augmented Reality – These AR sessions allow you to pet polar bears, penguins, and other animals, with the option of taking home a video of your experience.
• Fish Tales Tour – For only AED 45, Go along with an aquarium expert as they take you on a tour of the facility to see all the work that goes into maintaining 65,000 ocean creatures, including a visit to the fish hospital and food zone where the fish’s meals are prepared. Finally, try your hand at feeding a few of the creatures in a scheduled feeding session.
• Underwater Yoga – Twice a week, the aquarium offers morning yoga classes that take place in the cool, dark tunnel beneath the waters, where you can see fish, sharks, and rays swim by while you complete your sun salutations. For only AED 130, be sure to book in advance so the hotel can provide mats and bottled water.

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Additional Experiences

And if all that wasn’t enough, Aquaventure Waterpark offers additional experiences for guests who want to get up-close-and-personal with actual ocean mammals. Access to these locations and programs are not included in the price for a regular entry ticket into Aquaventure Waterpark, but they offer once-in-a-lifetime experiences for those who are more “hands-on” with their water adventures.

Dolphin Bay

For those who adore marine life and want to interact with them, one option at Aquaventure Water Park is to visit Dolphin Bay. At Dolphin Bay, guests can mingle and swim with the pod of bottlenose dolphins in one of the world’s most sophisticated dolphin habitats. Each person gets a 15-minute orientation with a marine mammal specialist, wetsuit and locker rentals, free refreshments, and a full 30 minutes in the water. Purchasing any of the Dolphin Bay options also grants you unlimited access to Aquaventure Water Park for the day! General tickets include a confirmed time slot and are the most expensive, while cheaper tickets are sold without confirmed time slots, and UAE residents pay a discounted price as well.

• The Dolphin Encounter – a shallow-water location in which people of all ages and swimming abilities can meet and greet the dolphins. Confirmed time slot tickets range from AED 695-950.
• The Dolphin Adventure – For skilled swimmers ages eight and up, this option gives you the chance to get into the lagoon waters and swim with the dolphins. Confirmed tickets range from AED 910-1,130.
• The Dolphin Trek – This incredible option is open for anyone older than eight years old and with any level of swimming ability. You can walk around the bottom of the 3m clear lagoon while wearing a high-tech underwater sea-trek helmet (resembles an astronaut’s helmet) that allows you to breathe underwater. Tickets range from AED 910-1,075.
• The Dolphin Snorkel – For those who are eight years or older, this is your chance to snorkel across the lagoon while playing with the curious dolphins. The price is AED 665.
• Royal Swim – This is a program in which you get to hitchhike a ride on the fin of a dolphin, plus get a foot push and water hugs and kisses from all the friendly dolphins. Strong swimming ability is required, and you must be at least 12 years old. Prices range from AED 1,050-1,195.
• Dolphin Photo Fun – With this program, you can stay on dry land but still interact with the dolphins and get your picture taken with them for AED 425-550.

Sea Lion Point

For even more close-up time with marine mammals, check out Sea Lion Point. Similar to Dolphin Bay, all the sea lion interactions grant you a full day’s access to Aquaventure Water Park and an educational orientation meeting where you can learn more about sea lions.

• Sea Lion Discovery – For ages six and up, you get to swim with the sea lions in a safe environment. The price is AED 620-760, with nearly a 50% discount for UAE residents.
• Sea Lion Photo Fun – If you would rather stay dry and out of the water, you can still interact with the sea lions from land and get your photo taken with the sea lions. This is open to all ages and will cost AED 425-580.
• Observer Pass – This free pass allows you to accompany a friend or family member to take photographs of their interactions with the dolphins or sea lions. An adult must supervise every child under the age of 12.

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