Dubai water parks are welcome respites from the desert heat and with fabulous thrills on offer you will never want to leave. You will be stuck for choice with many extravagant parks to choose from.
Wild Wadi is an aquatic wonderland; there you can splash to your heart's content as well as swim and slide along massive water chutes. The park caters to all manner of visitors; if it's a high adrenaline ride you crave the park has quite a few daredevil slides, while families with little kids can let the tots play at the milder water slides, designed especially for children. The park is spread across 12 acres housing thrilling rides, pools and changing room facilities. There are over 30 different rides to choose from including the largest water slide in the world second only to those in North America. There is a 59 foot waterfall and the biggest wave pool in the Middle East which is for the whole family. There's a marvellously realistic surf simulator and gigantic rings - which you can ride as a group. What's more you can indulge the shopaholic in you at the fabulous gift shop. Choose to stop for a bite at the in-house restaurants and return thoroughly satisfied to your luxury hotel Dubai where you may rest in utter comfort.
Aquaventure is Dubai's most visited water park. Mind boggling rides and loads of watery fun await the whole family at this massive water wonderland. Slide down the gigantic Ziggurat right through a shark occupied pool, take on a 2km adrenaline pumping ride and ride the white water rapids as well as the white water chargers – fabulous fun. If you want a milder version of watery fun for the kids Aquaventure obliges with the provision water playgrounds, water jets, rope bridges, dumping buckets, climbing frames and canons. You will also love the private beach located within the park; there you can play, relax and enjoy the glorious sunshine. Aquaventure beach 700 metres long is also ideal for taking up a game of volleyball. You will need time to fully experience all on offer so look to stay within easy reach of the park. Options such as PER AQUUM Desert Palm are worth considering in this regard.
The Dubai Dolphin Bay – Shallow Water Dolphin Interaction tour will prove to be a big hit amongst all members of the family. The dolphins at Atlantis have been given a carefully planned and created tropical paradise to call home. Just 10 guests per dolphin are taken into the water for up close and personal encounters. Once you are familiar with the gentle mammals you will be encouraged to touch, hug, hold hands and even play ball with the very friendly creatures. Watch in awe as the bottlenose dolphins jump, somersault and perform for you. The Atlantis Dolphin Bay is located on the fabulous Palm Jumeirah and may be reached via monorail or taxi from the mainland. Each group is given a total of 30 minutes to spend with the dolphins. The experience is on daily, but prior booking is advised.