Yas Waterworld Abu Dhabi

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Yas Waterworld
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LocationYas Island, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
OpenedJanuary 22, 2013 (2013-01-22)
OwnerMiral Asset Management
Operated byMiral Asset Management
ThemeEmirati-themed waterpark
AreaMore than 15 hectares of land
Website www.yaswaterworld.com

Yas Waterworld Abu Dhabi is an Emirati-themed waterpark located on Yas Island in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, that is home to 45 rides, slides, and attractions, and various seasonal events and shows. [1] The waterpark is just minutes away from Ferrari World Abu Dhabi, Warner Bros. World Abu Dhabi, and CLYMB Abu Dhabi.

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Set across approximately 15 hectares of land, the waterpark was developed by Aldar Properties and supported by Blackburn Share Holdings. [2] Yas Waterworld is managed and operated by Abu Dhabi–based Miral Asset Management LLC. [3]

The waterpark has played host to the World Flowboarding Championships since 2013 and it offers special training sessions to learn to ride the waves on body boards called Yas Flow League. [4]

Theming and design

Yas Waterworld's theme is based on an original story developed for the waterpark: The Legend of The Lost Pearl. This tale is inspired by Emirati culture and history, and follows the adventures of Dana, a young Emirati girl in search of a legendary pearl that had once brought prosperity to her village. Seeing how hard life was in her village, Dana voyaged across the desert with bandits in hot pursuit, to find the mighty pearl and bring prosperity back to her village. [5]

Yas Waterworld reflects traditional Emirati architecture in the entirety of the waterpark's design. It includes a detailed references to historic Emirati heritage with an Arabian castle-like exterior design, and a village-like interior design. [2] The conception and engineering of the Emirati fantasy theme waterpark was built on the narrative of The Legend of the Lost Pearl, which is inspired by Emirati culture and history, and is seen in the waterpark's architecture. The eponymous pearl is seen from outside the waterpark, and all the characters, attractions, shops and restaurants are also based on the story. [2]

An overview of Yas Waterworld Outside view of yas.jpg
An overview of Yas Waterworld

Rides and attractions

The waterpark's attractions are grouped into four categories: Adrenaline Rush (extreme thrill), Exciting Adventures (high thrill), Moving and Grooving, and Young Fun (low thrill). The highest rides are Jebel Drop and Hamlool's Humps, and the fastest is Liwa Loop. The waterpark includes six rides that can’t be found anywhere else in the world: Bandit Bomber, Bubble’s Barrel, Cinesplash, Dawwama, Falcon’s Falaj and Slithers Slides. [3]

Rides

Adrenaline Rush

  • Falcons Falaj
  • Falcon Falaj Falcon Falaj.jpg
    Falcon Falaj
    Bubbles Barrel
  • Liwa Loop
  • Dawwama
  • Hamlool’s Hump
  • Jebel Drop

Exciting Adventures

  • Sebag – Six line mat race
  • Bandit Bomber
  • Rush Rider
  • Bubbles Barrel
  • Cinesplash
  • Jabha Zone
  • Water Wars and Dunk Tanks
  • Slither’s Slides – Six different tube slides
  • Amwaj Wave Pool
  • Amwaj Beach
  • Yadi Yas – Wave river
  • Yadi Yas Beach

Moving and Grooving

  • Al Raha River
  • Water Wars
  • Marah Fortress
  • Fish Pipe – Rotating Barrel Ride
  • Al Raha River – Lazy River
  • Al Raha Beach

Young Fun

  • Yehal
  • Tot’s Playground
  • Cannon Point

Themed Experiences

Awards and nominations

Since the park's opening in 2013, it has won the following awards:

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