Wild Wadi Waterpark is a water
theme park located in the city of Dubai, United
Arab Emirates (UAE) that covers an area of 12 acres
and comprises of 24 adrenaline-pumping state-of-the-art
rides and slides. Wild Wadi is located on located
in the rural area of Dubai, known as Jumairah, along
the Jumeirah Beach Road. It is situated next to
the Jumeirah Beach Hotel and Burj Al Arab hotel,
approximately a 20 minutes drive from the center
of city.
This
water park was designed like an Arabian wadi (oasis)
with characteristics from Arabian folklore and has
rides and attractions, many of which interconnect.
Once you enter the Wild Wadi water theme park, you
will be given access to all the water rides, as
well as the use of rubber rings, lifejackets and
body boards. The water park has 90 lifeguards on
duty, keeping you safe while you are having fun.
Wild Wadi's variety of rides suit kids of all ages,
make it a favourite water sports area in Dubai.
The Rides at Wild Wadi Jumeirah Sceirah - This ride is the tallest
and fastest free-fall water slide outside of North
America. Rising to 33 meters (108 feet) and thrusting
riders up to 80 KMs per hour, make it a great experience
for thrill-seekers.
Master Blaster - With 8 Master
Blaster slides in Wild Wadi that are described as
uphill water roller coasters, where riders can sit
on either a single or double ring, which are propelled
uphill by high-powered water jets.
Ring Rides - Wild Wadi Dubai
contains 7 Ring Rides that are described as downhill
gravity slides, where riders sit in either a single
or double ring sliding down fast to the bottom of
the slide.
Other Rides - The other rides
in Wild Wadi Dubai, include Flow Riders, Juha's
Journey, Breaker's Bay, Juha's Dhow and Lagoon,
Wadi Wash, and Flood River Flyer.
Timings
The Dubai Wild Wadi Waterpark opens daily at 11am,
but has different closing hours throughout the year.
In January, February, November and December it closes
at 6pm, while in March, April, May, September and
October it closes at 7pm. During the summer months
(June, July and August), Wild Wadi closes at 9pm
and Thursday is an women's only day.
Rates (Prices) The pricing of tickets at Wild Wadi Dubai
are Dhs. 250 (US$ 68) for everyone above 1.1 meters (3.6 feet), while those under
1.1 meters will be charged Dhs. 250 (US$ 68). Pick-up and drop-off is provided free
with the prices quoted above and there is a 2 guests minimum required for an order.
In addition to the entrance fee,
a Dhs. 20 (US$ 5.50) charge is applicable for renting
a towel or a locker. For individuals staying either
at the Jumeirah Beach Hotel or Burj Al Arab, you
will have free access to the Wild Wadi Water Park.
The cost of a 500ml bottle of water at the Wild
Wadi Water Park is Dhs. 7 (US$ 2).