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Dubai Aquaventure Waterpark: 105 Slides & Private Beach

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Duration8h–12h

GroupUp to 999

Mobile ticketAccepted

105 slides, a wave machine, and a private beach—all in one day on The Palm

You get unlimited access to over 105 slides, a wave machine, a private beach, and 2 kilometers of river rapids, plus optional entry to an aquarium with 65,000 animals. The park opens at 9:30 AM and stays open until sunset, so you choose your own arrival time and pace. Child life jackets are free, a large family seating area is available, and the Dolphin Discovery Presentation is included. Arrange your own transport to The Palm.

8h–12h

Step-by-step itinerary

Enter Aquaventure Waterpark
Enjoy water slides and attractions
Surf on the wave machine
Relax on the private beach
Visit The Lost Chambers Aquarium
Explore marine animal exhibits

The Experience

The park is already moving when you arrive. Families are queuing at the Splashers Kids' Play Area, thrill-seekers are climbing the three action-packed towers, and the wave machine—Surf's Up—is churning out sets for anyone who wants to try surfing without leaving Dubai. Aquaventure Waterpark spans 22.5 hectares on The Palm and runs from 9:30 AM until sunset, which means you can show up whenever suits your morning and stay as long as the light holds. Over 105 slides and attractions are spread across the site, so there's no pressure to do everything at once.

The layout splits between pure adrenaline and something gentler. The three towers hold the record-breaking slides—the kind that make your stomach flip before you even sit down—while the Splashers Island keeps younger kids safe and contained, with its own dedicated area for children under 1.2 meters tall. If you're bringing a family, there's a large seating zone on a first-come basis where you can post up and watch the kids while you rest. The private beach runs for a full kilometer, and over 2 kilometers of River Rapids wind through the park if you want to float rather than plunge. Life jackets are available free inside, and the water is supervised throughout the day.

If you add the combo ticket, you also get access to The Lost Chambers Aquarium, which sits within the park and holds 21 exhibits with 65,000 marine animals—sharks, stingrays, dolphins, and sea lions among them. The Dolphin Discovery Presentation is included with either ticket option, so you'll see the animals up close even if you skip the full aquarium. Food and drinks from outside aren't allowed in, but that's standard for water parks and keeps the place cleaner. Wear proper swimwear (no thongs, transparent suits, or very loose clothing like abayas), bring a printed voucher to the Ticketing Plaza, and arrange your own transport to get there—public options are nearby, but it's not included in the ticket price.

The day works best if you go in without a rigid schedule. Pick your ticket type—waterpark only or waterpark plus aquarium—arrive anytime after 9:30 AM, and stay until the sun dips. Kids over 1.2 meters or older than 7 need an adult ticket, and anyone under 1 rides on an adult's lap. Infants can use a stroller, and the park is flat enough to navigate with young children in tow.

What’s included

Your ticket includes admission to Aquaventure Waterpark with unlimited access to all 105+ slides and attractions, the Surf's Up wave machine, 2 kilometers of River Rapids, and a private beach.
Child life jackets are available free.
The Dolphin Discovery Presentation is complimentary.
If you book the combo ticket, you also get entry to The Lost Chambers Aquarium with 21 exhibits and 65,000 marine animals.
A large family seating area is available on a first-come basis.
You'll need to arrange your own transport to The Palm and bring a printed voucher to present at the Ticketing Plaza.

Good to know

Easy physical levelStroller friendlyPublic transport nearbyInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Atlantis The Palm

Is this one for you?Choose this if you want a full day of water activities without planning multiple stops—the park's size and range of slides mean families, young kids, and thrill-seekers can all find their pace in one place, and the flexible arrival time (anytime from 9:30 AM onward) fits any morning schedule.