Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Aquaventure Waterpark at Atlantis The Palm is the world's largest waterpark featuring 29 slides, rides and attractions spread across themed towers! Experience the ICONIC Leap of Faith - a 27.5-meter near-vertical drop through a clear tube surrounded by REAL sharks, brave Poseidon's Revenge trap-door freefall, ride the world's largest tube slide Aquaconda, and relax on a stunning 700-meter private beach. Part of the legendary Atlantis resort on Palm Jumeirah! FREE for children under 3!
Park Highlights
World's Largest Waterpark
29 slides, attractions & experiences - record-breaking waterpark on iconic Palm Jumeirah!
Leap of Faith - Through Shark Tank!
27.5-meter near-vertical drop shoots you through clear acrylic tube surrounded by REAL sharks and rays!
Poseidon's Revenge - Trap-Door Terror
Frightening trap-door suddenly opens beneath you for near-vertical freefall plunge!
Aquaconda - World's Largest Tube Slide
25 meters tall - globe's biggest tube slide sending 4 riders on dark, winding adventure!
Height Breakdown
No Height Restriction (7 Attractions)
Everyone can enjoy:
- Wave Pool (life jackets required under 1.2m)
- Lazy River (life jackets required under 1.2m)
- Private Beach (700-meter pristine Palm Jumeirah sand)
- The Lost Chambers Aquarium (65,000 marine creatures - optional add-on)
- Dolphin Bay, Sea Lion Point and the Atlantean Flyer zipline (optional paid add-ons)
100-110cm+ (8 Attractions)
Young kids and family slides:
- The Rapids (100cm) - gentle river ride
- Splasher's Play Area (100cm, max 120cm) - 14 mini slides, 2 huge tipping buckets, climbing frame!
- Aquaconda (107cm) - WORLD'S LARGEST tube slide!
- Zoomerango (107cm) - 25m high, 156m long gravity-defying 6-seater
- Torrent River (107cm) - raft adventure through mysterious underworld
- Shockwave (107cm) - world's longest family water coaster at 449m!
- Medusa's Lair (107cm) - dueling water coaster racing through dark tunnels
- Hydra Racer (107cm) - three-person competitive racing
120cm+ (14 Extreme Slides)
ULTIMATE thrill zone - all major slides:
- Leap of Faith (120cm) - 27.5m drop through SHARK TANK!
- Poseidon's Revenge (120cm) - trap-door freefall!
- Blackout (120cm) - Leap of Faith's SCARIER sister in pitch black!
- Slitherine (120cm) - dual racing slides on Tower of Poseidon
- Shark Attack (120cm) - water coaster with 17m drop
- The Abyss (120cm) - near-vertical 10m drop
- The Surge (120cm) - zigzag turns at 18 km/h
- Vortex (120cm) - spinning tornado slide
- The Storm (120cm) - 449m water coaster on Tower of Neptune
- Stinger (120cm) - 60-foot freefall with underwater loop
- Plunge (120cm) - pitch-black twists before final plunge
- Immortal Falls (120cm) - dramatic drops
- Odyssey of Terror (120cm) - horror-themed extreme slide
- Falls (120cm) - thrilling drops on Tower of Neptune
Best For
- Toddlers (under 100cm): Good - Wave pool, lazy river, beach (life jackets required)
- Young Children (100-110cm): Great! Splasher's Play Area and Rapids
- Older Children (107-120cm): Excellent! Aquaconda, Zoomerango, Shockwave & Medusa's Lair unlocked
- Tweens & Teens (120cm+): ULTIMATE - All extreme slides including Leap of Faith!
- Families: Perfect - something for everyone plus private beach
- Thrill-Seekers: World-class - record-breaking slides!
Featured Attractions
Leap of Faith 🦈
The ICON of Aquaventure! 27.5-meter near-vertical drop shoots you at high speed through a clear acrylic tunnel surrounded by REAL sharks and rays in the aquarium. Absolutely TERRIFYING and exhilarating! 120cm minimum.
Poseidon's Revenge ⚡
Stand on trap-door platform... suddenly it DROPS beneath you for a near-vertical freefall plunge on Tower of Poseidon! One of the most intense slides in the Middle East. 120cm minimum.
Blackout 🌑
Leap of Faith's even SCARIER sister! Same near-vertical drop but in complete pitch-black darkness. You can't see what's coming! 120cm minimum.
Aquaconda 🐍
The world's LARGEST tube slide at 25 meters tall! Four riders share a giant tube, plunging through dark, winding journey with incredible speed. 107cm minimum.
Zoomerango 🎢
Massive 25-meter high, 156-meter long gravity-defying slide! Six riders experience extreme back-and-forth pendulum motion in giant raft. 107cm minimum.
Shark Attack 🦈🌊
Water coaster adventure! Glide through dark tunnel before emerging into aquatic world with a thrilling 17-meter drop. 120cm minimum.
Slitherine 🏁
Race your friends on dual racing slides atop Tower of Poseidon! Twists, turns and high-speed competition. 120cm minimum.
The Surge 💨
High-intensity slide with zigzag turns before dropping you into the lazy river at 18 km/h! 120cm minimum.
Splasher's Play Area 🎠
Paradise for kids under 1.2m! 14 mini slides, 2 huge tipping buckets, climbing frames - hours of fun in safe shallow zone. 100cm minimum, 120cm maximum.
Tower Zones
Tower of Poseidon
- Poseidon's Revenge (trap-door drop)
- Slitherine (dual racing slides)
- Multiple high-speed slides
Tower of Neptune
- Collection of thrilling high-speed slides
- Various twists and drops
Trident Tower
- Leap of Faith (shark tank drop!)
- Vortex (tornado spinner)
- Multiple extreme slides
Splash Towers
- Aquaconda (world's largest tube slide)
- Zoomerango (gravity-defying pendulum)
Unique Features
World's Largest Waterpark
Record-holding scale - one of the biggest collections of slides and attractions anywhere!
Real Shark Encounters
Leap of Faith tube passes through actual shark-filled lagoon with rays - unique experience!
Private Beach Access
700-meter stretch of pristine Palm Jumeirah beach exclusively for waterpark guests!
Lost Chambers Aquarium
65,000 marine creatures in underwater ruins of mythical Atlantis (optional add-on with combo tickets)
Dolphin & Sea Lion Encounters
Swim with dolphins at Dolphin Bay or play with sea lions (optional add-ons, extra fees)
Pricing System
- Standard Admission (at our last check)
- Adults (1.2m+): AED 330 per person
- Children (under 1.2m): AED 295 per person
- Under 3 years: FREE
- Parking: AED 25 (FREE for Atlantis hotel guests)
- Money-Savers
- Online booking discounts (often AED 315)
- Combo tickets (Waterpark + Lost Chambers Aquarium)
- Annual passes available
- Multi-day tickets
- What's Included
- Unlimited access to all slides
- Wave pool and lazy river
- Private beach access
- Life jackets (compulsory for under 1.2m)
- Changing facilities and lockers
- Optional Add-Ons (Extra Fee)
- Dolphin Bay experiences
- Sea Lion Point interactions
- Atlantean Flyer zipline (AED 100)
- Cabana rentals
- The Lost Chambers Aquarium (combo tickets available)
Top Tips for Visitors
- Arrive at opening (10am) - Beat crowds, hit Leap of Faith first!
- Online tickets cheaper - Save AED 15+ booking ahead
- Life jackets required under 1.2m - Free from park
- Waterproof phone case - Capture memories safely
- Sunscreen essential - Dubai sun is intense, reapply often!
- Cabanas for shade - Worth it for full-day visits
- Food allowed - Bring snacks or buy from 26+ outlets
- Under 3 FREE - Massive savings for toddler families!
- Combo tickets - Add Lost Chambers for marine life
Best Times to Visit
- Quietest
- Weekdays during school term (Sunday-Thursday mornings)
- Busiest
- Weekends (Friday-Saturday), UAE school holidays
- Best weather
- November-March (outdoor comfort)
- Peak season
- June-August (school summer holidays)
- Opening hours
- Daily 10:00am - 6:00pm year-round
Facilities
- 26+ dining options - Snappers, Barracudas, Shark Bites, Beach Bar Grill, Aqua Cafe
- Lockers - Available for rent
- Changing rooms - Multiple locations throughout park
- Showers - Freshwater rinse stations
- Towel rental - Available
- Life jackets - FREE and compulsory for swimmers under 1.2m
- Cabanas - Private rentals available
- First aid - Lifeguards patrol all attractions
- Baby care - Family facilities
- Prayer rooms - Available
Getting There
- By Car
- From Dubai Marina: 15 minutes via Palm Jumeirah
- From Downtown Dubai: 25 mins via Sheikh Zayed Road
- Located at Atlantis The Palm, Crescent Road
- Parking: AED 25 (FREE for hotel guests)
- By Metro + Monorail
- Red Line to Nakheel station
- Palm Monorail to Atlantis Aquaventure station
- 5-minute walk to waterpark entrance
- By Taxi/Uber
- Readily available from all Dubai areas
- "Atlantis The Palm" or "Aquaventure Waterpark"
- From Airports
- Dubai International (DXB): 35 minutes
- Al Maktoum (DWC): 40 minutes
- Abu Dhabi Airport: 1 hour 30 minutes
Age Recommendations
- Under 3 years: Limited but FREE - wave pool, beach, lazy river (life jackets)
- 3-6 years (100-110cm): Good! Splasher's Play Area, Rapids, beach
- 6-10 years (107cm+): Great! Aquaconda, Zoomerango, Shockwave, Medusa's Lair unlocked
- 10-14 years (120cm+): AMAZING - All the extreme slides including Leap of Faith!
- Teens & Adults (120cm+): Perfect - World-class thrill slides
- Families: Ultimate - beach, wave pool, plus extreme slides for brave ones
Money-Saving Tips
- Under 3 FREE - Toddlers enter completely free!
- Online discounts - Book 1+ days ahead for savings
- Combo tickets - Waterpark + Aquarium cheaper than separate
- Annual pass - Pays for itself in multiple visits
- Hotel guests perks - FREE parking if staying at Atlantis
- Bring own towels - Save on rental fees
- Pack snacks - Supplement with outside food (allowed)
Safety & Restrictions
- Minimum Heights Strictly Enforced
- 100cm: Rapids, Splasher's Play Area
- 107cm: Aquaconda, Zoomerango, Shockwave, Medusa's Lair, Torrent River, Hydra Racer
- 120cm: All major extreme slides
- Maximum Height
- Splasher's Play Area: 120cm maximum (kids only zone)
- Mandatory Requirements
- Life jackets for ALL swimmers under 1.2m
- Children under 13 must have adult supervision
- Lifeguards patrol all attractions
- Medical Conditions
- Pregnant guests should avoid high-intensity slides
- Heart conditions, back problems - check ride signage
- Experienced swimmers recommended for wave pool
Record-Breaking Features
- World's largest waterpark - record-breaking scale
- Aquaconda - World's largest tube slide (25m tall)
- Leap of Faith - Iconic near-vertical drop through shark lagoon
- 700-meter private beach - Longest waterpark beach in Middle East
- 65,000 marine creatures - The Lost Chambers Aquarium
- Tower of Poseidon - Multiple record-breaking slides
Perfect for Dubai Climate
Outdoor waterpark best enjoyed November-March when temperatures are comfortable (20-30°C). Summer months (June-August) can be extremely hot (40-45°C+) but water provides cooling relief. Most guests visit during cooler season for optimal comfort.
Atlantis The Palm Hotel
- Stay On-Site for Maximum Experience
- Unlimited waterpark access during stay
- FREE parking
- Early entry to attractions
- Walking distance to waterpark entrance
- Luxury 5-star accommodations
- Multiple restaurants and pools
- The Lost Chambers Aquarium access
Operating Hours
- Daily
- 10:00am - 6:00pm
Hours consistent year-round
Peak days may have slightly extended hours - check website before visiting!