Open since 2013, Yas Waterworld quickly earned its spot in the world’s top 10 water parks. Spread across 37 acres, it stands as one of the Middle East’s largest water parks and one of Dubai’s favourite attractions. Over the last four years, Yas Waterworld has been awarded over 17 industry awards and accolades, including 2015 & 2016 Travelers’ Choice Award by TripAdvisor, Second Best Waterpark in the World by LA Times in 2013, and was named Best, Biggest Water Park in the World by Online News Port in 2014. From A-list celebrities to UAE locals, Yas Waterworld attracts and entices with its promise to give you the best water park experience you’ll ever get.
Yas Waterworld in a Nutshell
Why Visit Yas Waterworld
The opportunity to experience a thrilling day out together with a fun day with the family at Yas Waterworld is endless. Here, you can surf at the world’s largest surfable sheet wave; take the plunge down an epic Slither Slide and pass through wave tunnels on your way down; jump in a six-person water coaster that takes you on a wild ride over twists, turns, rapids, and drops; and, when you’ve tired yourself out from all the adrenaline; sit back, relax and float along the lazy river. Some of the most popular rides at Yas Waterworld are the Dawwama - a tornado waterslide; Rushrider - a giant wavepool perfect for flowboarding; Liwa Loop - a looping freefall slide and the Yadi Yas - a fast flowing wavy river.
You can check out all the Yas Waterworld rides here.
How Yas Waterworld Compares to Other Waterparks in Dubai
• Situated on Yas Island in Abu Dhabi, Yas Waterworld is the only one of the 3 waterparks to be located outside Dubai. If you're visiting Abu Dhabi or planning a trip to Ferrari World, then make sure you add Yas Waterworld to your itinerary.
• Yas Waterworld has more rides and slides than the other 2 parks. While both Aquaventure & Wild Wadi have around 10 major rides & slides, Yas Waterworld has 17.
• The crowd at Yas Waterworld is also lesser than what you may face at Aquaventure and Wild Wadi, especially on weekdays.
Check out our guide comparing the Aquaventure, Wild Wadi and Yas Waterworld.
Yas Waterworld Ticket Options
1. One Day Pass - Perfect for those looking to enjoy a day of fun at Yas Waterworld. On most days, the standard ticket suffices as the crowd is much lesser compared to other waterparks in Dubai.
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2. One Day Pass with Quick Pass - Yas Waterworld on weekends and holidays gets quite crowded. If you're visiting on a weekend then it's recommended to get a day pass with quick pass. With unlimited opportunity to skip the rides at the queues, the quick pass is a very welcome feature if visiting Yas on weekends.
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3. Ferrari World + Yas Waterworld One Day Pass - If you're visiting Abu Dhabi for a day, then it's recommended you go for a Ferrari World + Yas Waterworld combo. An individual Ferrari World day ticket is AED 295 while Yas Waterworld is AED 250. That's a total of AED 545. The combo Ferrari World + Yas Waterworld One Day Pass costs . That's a saving of more than 40%.
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On the other hand, if you're in Abu Dhabi for more than a day, then you can peacefully enjoy both the parks over the course of 2 days with the Ferrari World + Yas Waterworld Two Day Pass.
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Practical Information
Hours
• 10 am to 6 pm from Nov to Mar
• 10 am to 7 pm from Sep to Oct and Apr to May
• 10 am to 8 pm from Jun to Aug
Address
Yas Island, Abu Dhabi, UAE
Get Directions
For rules, regulations and information on how to get to Yas, check out the Yas Waterworld Practical Information section.
Top Tips to Enjoy Yas Waterworld
- Weekdays are perfect to enjoy Yas Waterworld. The weekends are crowded with visitors from both Abu Dhabi and Dubai. On the other hand, weekdays are relatively peaceful with only tourists around. The summer may change that.
- Buy tickets online. This cannot be stressed enough. On the day of your visit, you rather breeze in with a ticket in hand instead of queuing up with your gear on your back and your family on your neck.
- Drink lots of water. Keep yourself hydrated, the sun in the Emirates is quite harsh.
- Grab a waterproof electronic wristband so that you don’t have to worry about carrying cash or getting your money wet.
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Yas Waterworld Tickets
Yas Waterworld tickets are available online as well as at several physical booths at the park. However, it is advisable you purchase your tickets online as it helps save the hassle of standing in line and queuing up for the tickets.
Headout Ticket Advantages
• Discounts - Discounts of up to 15%. USe code "GODUBAI" and save AED 20 on your tickets.
• Instant Confirmation - Your tickets will be emailed to you instantly after purchase.
• Easy Use - Simply display the tickets on your phone to gain seamless access to Yas Waterworld.
Yas Waterworld and Ferrari World Offers
Get the best of two worlds with a Yas Waterworld and Ferrari World combo pass. Situated just across from Yas Waterworld is another one of the Middle East’s most popular attractions, Ferrari World. Experience what it’s like to race along Formula 1 courses and take a ride on the Formula Rossa, the world’s fastest rollercoaster that emulates the sensation of being in a Ferrari F1 car, reaching speeds up to 240km per hour! Ferrari World has over 20 rides, shows, and attractions, plus the world's largest Ferrari boutique.
Pros and Cons of Purchasing a Combo Pass
The perks of purchasing a Yas Waterworld + Ferrari World Ticket:
• Save up to 15% when you purchase a combo pass.
• Get up to 5% cashback when you purchase with Headout (Cashback is applicable to any other experiences on Headout.)
The drawbacks of a combo ticket:
If you’re planning your trip with little ones, a visit to both parks in one day can be quite exhausting for young children. They may need to nap in between. The best option would be purchasing a two-day combo pass. This will allot for plenty of time to recharge and make the trip more enjoyable.
Yas Waterworld + Ferrari World - One Day Pass with Transfers
Price
Get transfers to & from Dubai and enjoy Yas Waterworld and Ferrari World in the same day.
Yas Waterworld Special Tickets & Promotions
Ladies Night
Taking place every Thursday night from 6:00 PM - 11:00 PM, except during Ramadan, Yas waterworld Ladies Night gives females a chance to enter the park at a reduced price, along with instant access to the park.
Learn more about Ladies Night at Yas Waterworld.
Yas Waterworld Friends and Family Pass
The Yas Waterworld Friends and Family Pass lets you bring 3 other people to the park with you at discounted rates. Add to that, kids below the age of 3, along with their nannies can enter the park for free. Priced at AED 750, the total price per ticket comes to AED 187.5/person.
Yas Waterworld Annual Pass
If you're a resident of the UAE or are in Dubai for the long haul and would love to have access to the park throughout the year, then you can check out the Yas Waterworld Annual passes. The various Yas Waterworld annual pass options are:
• Yas Waterworld General Annual Pass
• Yas Waterworld Family Annual Pass
• Week Day Annual Pass (Sunday to Thursday)
• 2 Parks Annual Pass - Yas Waterworld and Ferrari World
• 2 Parks Annual Family Pass - Yas Waterworld and Ferrari World
Price ranges from AED 695 to AED 3855.
Learn more more about the Yas Waterworld Annual pass.
Yas Waterworld Rides
Yas Waterworld rides are among the biggest and best in the world. From adrenaline pumping rides to relaxing rivers, choose from 4 thrill levels suitable for adults and children.
NOTE: Do not ride if you are pregnant, have blood pressure or heart conditions, back/neck conditions, or have recently had surgery.
Thrill Level: Shaheen’s Adrenaline Rush
Surf the world’s largest sheet wave; drop into a high-density free fall down Liwa Loop; grab your friends and jump on Dawama, a 20-metre high giant funnel that shoots you, 6 at a time, in a tornado-like spin through 238-metres of thrilling dips and turns - this thrill level is especially for the adrenaline junkies, even the young ones!
1. Rush Rider
A little taste of SoCal, this Yas Waterworld ride is the perfect place to begin your bodyboarding career. Ride the sheet waves and let the adrenaline rush through you.
Who can ride:
Must be at least 1.1m tall to ride (No loose articles.)
2. Bubbles' Barrel
Get your surf on at the world’s largest surfable sheet wave. Bubbles’ Barrel boasts a 3m-high wave and 1,250-horsepower pumps pushing 7,000 litres of water per second.
Who can ride:
Must be at least 1.1m tall to ride
(No loose articles.)
3. Dawwama
Join your friends on a 6-person raft and embark on an exhilarating, 20-metre high tornado ride.
Who can ride:
Must be at least 1.1m tall to ride. Children below 1.2m must be accompanied by a responsible person. (Subject to weight limits.) No loose articles and no diving.
4. Jebel Drop
Take in the best view of Yas Waterpark before freefalling down this daredevil waterslide.
Who can ride:
Must be at least 1.2m tall to ride. Maximum rider weight is 136kg.
5. Hamlool’s Humps
Ever wondered what it’s like to soar in the air? The bumps on this slide will make you feel like you’re flying!
Who can ride:
Must be at least 1.2m tall to ride. Maximum rider weight is 136kg.
6. Liwa Loop
The first looping waterslide in the Middle East, drop straight down into a high density free fall.
Who can ride:
Must be at least 1.2m tall to ride. Minimum rider weight is 40kg. Maximum rider weight is 136kg.
7. Falcon’s Falaj
This six-person water coaster takes you on a wild ride over twists, turns, rapids, and, of course, drops!
Who can ride:
Must be at least 1.1m tall to ride. Children below 1.2m must be accompanied by a responsible person. (Subject to weight limits.) No loose articles and no diving.
Thrill Level: Sultan’s Young Fun
Slides, a mini pool, dumping buckets and more - parents, this is the perfect place to sit back, relax and let Yas Waterworld entertain your children for hours!
1. Tot’s Playground
The infant pool and slide complex at Tot’s Playground are the ideal place for parents to relax while playing with their young ones.
2. Yehal
Three little slides, a dumping bucket, and tons of room to splash and play - Yehal will entertain the kids for hours.
Thrill Level: Dubai’s Exciting Adventure
Plunge down slides shaped as snakes with fangs, race your friends down the 6-lane racer slide, experience the Bandit Bomber - one of the world’s only roller coasters with special water and laser effects.
1. Bandit Bomber
Take a ride on the Middle East’s longest suspended roller coaster. With onboard special water and laser effects, make a splash on all the people walking below.
2. Slither's Slides
These thrilling slides will send you speeding through the dark, crashing through water tunnels, and bouncing over bumps before you’re finally released back out into a huge pool.
3. Yadi Yas
Hold on tight to your tube and glide through the waves along this not-so-lazy river.
4. Sebag
A ride for the competitive - challenge 5 others on this 6-lane racer slide.
Thrill Level: Hamlool’s Moving & Grooving
Had your fix of adrenaline? Water wars, lazy river rides, a massive water playground and a wave pool that’ll make you feel like you’re at the beach await you!
1. Al Raha River
Tired from all the high-adrenaline slides and rides? Cruise along the lazy river and relax as you float through the caverns of Al Raha River.
2. Jabha Zone
This spray point is loaded with water cannons waiting for you to shoot water up at the Bandit Bomber riders! Just remember, the roller coaster is also equipped with water shooting mechanisms.
3. Amwaj Wave Pool
This gentle, ebb and flow wave pool will instantly transport you to the beach.
4. Cannon Point
Read. Set. Spray! This interactive spray center is fun for all ages.
5. Water Wars
Who doesn’t like water balloons? Grab yourself a bucket of water balloons and challenge a friend to a splash off.
6. Marah Fortress
A massive playground in the middle of the water equipped with slides, water cannons, and more - it’s an interactive play center for everyone.
Best Time to Visit
To avoid long entrance queues, arrive early in the day. If possible, go during the week to avoid large crowds. Weekends are generally the busiest times and you may have to wait in line for rides.
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Yas Waterworld Reviews
The Good
When it comes to water parks around the globe, Yas Waterworld has some of the most unique and thrilling rides. The Dawama is the world’s largest six-person waterslide, as well as the world’s first hydro-magnetic tornado waterslide. Liwa Loop is the first looping waterslide of its kind in the Middle East, and the park is also home to the world’s largest FlowBarrel surf simulator. Planning on visiting with you little ones? Yas Waterworld has plenty of rides that are specifically designed for toddlers. It’s a great choice for parents looking to have a relaxing day while the kids fun.
Located conveniently across the street is Ferrari World, another UAE favorite. This makes for an amazing opportunity to visit both parks - especially when you book a combo pass, which will allow to save a lot of money as opposed to visiting the parks separately.
In terms of price, Yas Waterworld has the cheapest waterpark tickets in the UAE - while still being among the best. You can save an additional 10% - 15% when you book your Yas Waterworld tickets with Headout.
The Bad
For those staying or living in Dubai, you’ll have to account for transportation time since the park is actually in Abu Dhabi. But with that being said, it is only about a 50 minute drive to Yas Waterworld from Dubai.
Keep in mind that Yas Waterworld does not serve alcohol. If you’re looking to enjoy a cocktail in the sun, head to Aquaventure.
Waterworld is a great place for thrill seekers amazing glides for all levels simple to advanced super fast. The best is the wave to ride the wave on a body board. They have two curls one to start and one more advanced super amazing. Definitely coming back just to ride the bodyboard. A futuristic dryer dries you at an extra expense but great to have it done 🙂 no towel needed. The place overall is clean and neat.
Visiting Yas Waterworld wasn't our plan but we ended up there any way on our trip to Abu Dhabi and I am very glad we did not miss it. We bought our tickets online and was surprised to find it available for a discount. Once inside, we were pleasantly surprised - it's a very big complex and fun and entertainment for every age. We went there on a weekday in order to keep away from the weekend crowd. Spent whole day without knowing the time.
Yas Waterworld - All You Need to Know
Park Rules & Restrictions
Outside food or beverages
Smoking in non-designated areas
Glass Items
Pets (Except service animals)
Intoxication
Ice Coolers or cold boxes
Dress Code
For the health, safety and comfort of yourself and others, appropriate swimwear must be worn at Yas Waterworld, at all times. (Two-piece bikinis are acceptable to wear.) This dress code is also implemented in order to protect the slides, rides, and attractions. If you don’t have swimwear, you can purchase it from Yas Waterworld shops throughout the park.
What not to wear:
- Underwear (boxers, briefs, etc.)
- Attire that is transparent or translucent in private areas
- Attire with metal buttons, zippers, buckles or snaps that could be abrasive to other swimmers
- Shirts or jackets that button or zip up the front
- Long pants such as jeans, slacks and trousers
- Denim clothing
- Any clothing or accessory (belts, jewelry, etc.) deemed as potentially damaging to the attractions
- Regular diapers are not permitted in any pools or attractions. Waterproof swim diapers can be purchased at Sultan & Sons Trading in Qaryat Al Jewana Souk
Park management reserves the right to request that any guest either change their attire or leave the park premises.
Available facilities
Lockers are available
The park has nearly 2,500 wristband-activated lockers on site. If your luggage does not fit in a locker, you can store it at the Guest Services desk.
Pricing for luggage storage is as follows:
1-2 pieces: AED 45 / $12.25
3-4 pieces: AED 90 / $24.50
6 pieces: AED 135 / $36.75
Towels are available for rent
The park has nearly 2,500 wristband-activated lockers on site. If your luggage does not fit in a locker, you can store it at the Guest Services desk.
You can rent towels from the Guest Services desk. There are also Yas Waterworld themed souvenir towels available for purchase at the park gift shops.
Cabanas are available for rent along Amwaj Beach
– You can book a 4-person or 6-person private cabana to relax in. Prices start at AED 599 / $163
– Each cabana offers towels and a food and beverage delivery service
– VIP cabana service is available
Parking is available for free at the park during opening hours
A valet service is available for AED 40 / $11
There are 4 designated smoking areas spread across the park
Aside from these areas, Yas Waterworld is smoke-free.
The park has a Lost & Found
Baby changing stations and diapers can be found on the park premises
Guest Services Desk
There is a Guest Service desk in the Qaryat Al Jewana Souk. They can assist you with:
- Ticket purchases
- Annual pass purchases
- Locker and towel rentals
- Managing your park credit on your Yas Waterworld wristband (upgrades, add-ons, or refunds)
- Lost and found
- Valet parking
Yas Waterworld Wristbands
The park provides waterproof electronic wristbands that you can charge with money. This way, you can pay easily and quickly without having to carry cash around the park. At the end of the day, if you have unused credit on your wristband, you can redeem a refund. You can also use your wristband to access your locker.
Insider Tips
- Try and arrive to the park early in the day in order to beat the crowd and avoid long queues. Best would be to arrive before the park opens. You can charge the bands with money at the guest services desk when you arrive.
- Grab a waterproof electronic wristband so that you don’t have to worry about carrying cash or getting your money wet. You can charge the bands with money at the guest services desk when you arrive. At the end of the day, if you have unused credit on your wristband, you can redeem a refund.
- If possible, visit the park on a weekday. It’s far less crowded than the weekends!
- Take advantage of the free Yas Express shuttle.
- Buy a combo ticket to enjoy the best savings.
- Get your tickets ahead of time to avoid long lines.
- Take snack breaks, especially for kids, and make sure everyone in your group stays hydrated.
- Check the weather before you go.
- Make sure your phone and/or camera are adequately charged before entering the park.
Yas Island
Yas Island, Abu Dhabi’s leading leisure destination, is teeming with fantastic attractions, great hotels, outstanding entertainment, and tons of natural beauty. It’s a place for fun, adventure, and relaxation.
Swim: Get a break from the scorching heat and cool off with a beautiful swim in gorgeous, turquoise waters.
Ferrari World: Give your driving skills a shot on Formula 1 courses perfect for true racing fanatics and take a ride on the Formula Rossa, the world’s fastest rollercoaster that emulates the sensation of being in a Ferrari F1 car, reaching speeds up to 240km per hour.
Yas Mall: Enjoy three floors of international stores, 50+ restaurants & cafes, a state-of-the-art cinema, and a family entertainment zone.
Hotels Near Yas Waterworld
In Partnership with Yas Waterworld – Yas Island Rotana
All Rotana guests with Yas Waterworld tickets can enjoy:
- 10% off park merchandise
- 10% off food and beverages inside the park
- A complimentary concierge service for luggage and locker use
- 10% off all restaurants at any Rotana hotel in the UAE (simply present your day ticket stub upon payment)
Yas Waterworld Dining Options
1. Al Wa'ha Cabanas
2. Chubby's Kitchen
3. Dana's Diner
4. Yas Berry
5. Dhabi’s Ice Cream
6. Farah Flavours
7. Gahwat Nasser
8. Skinny’s Frozen Treats
9. Salma’s Snack Shack
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