Park & nature · Palm Jumeirah
Atlantis Aquaventure Waterpark
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Aquaventure, at the Atlantis resort on Dubai's Palm Jumeirah, is one of the largest waterparks in the world, a sprawling complex of record-breaking slides, including near-vertical drops, a slide that shoots through a shark-filled lagoon, and long rapids and lazy rivers winding through the grounds. Beyond the thrills there's a private beach, a kids' play area, and marine experiences where you can snorkel or dive with rays and sharks in the resort's vast aquarium habitats.
It's a full-day attraction built for families and thrill-seekers alike, with enough variety that smaller children and adrenaline junkies are both catered for. The Palm setting and the towering Atlantis resort behind it make for a memorable, if pricey, Dubai day out.
Don't miss
- Record-breaking slides, including near-vertical and shark-lagoon descents
- Long rapids and lazy rivers across the grounds
- A private beach on the Palm
- Marine encounters, snorkelling and diving with rays and sharks
- Dedicated areas for younger children
Tickets & tours
Ways to visit Atlantis Aquaventure Waterpark
You can visit on your own (paid day passes (resort guests often included); marine experiences are add-ons. book online for savings and to guarantee entry on busy days). A tour adds transport and a guide, or combines nearby sights into one day.
Cheapest way inAquaventure World: Waterpark Day Pass (with options for Aquarium)4.7★ · 5,667 travelers8–12 hoursFree cancellationFrom$65 per personSee dates →
Most bookedOahu: Atlantis Submarine Adventure in Waikiki4.4★ · 1,306 travelers~2 hoursFree cancellationFrom$168 per personSee dates →
Top ratedDubai Aladdin Adventure with entry view the palm and Aquarium4.6★ · 197 travelers~7 hoursFree cancellationFrom$125 per personSee dates →Good for
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Know before you go
- Arrive at opening to ride the headline slides before the queues build.
- Book online ahead, gate prices are higher and busy days can sell out.
- Marine encounters (shark/ray snorkel and dive) are separate add-ons worth pre-booking.
- Visit in the cooler months for comfort; high summer is intensely hot.
A bit of history
The waterpark opened with the Atlantis, The Palm resort in 2008 on Dubai's man-made Palm Jumeirah island. It has expanded repeatedly, adding record-setting slides to remain among the world's largest and most thrilling waterparks.
Common questions
Is it suitable for young kids?
Yes, alongside the extreme slides there are dedicated children's areas, a lazy river, and a beach, so families with mixed ages are well served.
What are the marine experiences?
Add-on activities where you snorkel or dive with rays and sharks in the resort's aquarium habitats. Book these separately and ahead.
When should I go?
The cooler months (October–April) for comfort, arriving at opening to minimise queues on the popular slides.
Do I need to stay at Atlantis?
No, day passes are available to non-guests, though resort guests often have included access. Book online either way.
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