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Top 10 Biggest Amusement Theme Parks in the UAE
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Here are the Top 10 Biggest Amusement Parks in the UAE, known for their unique attractions, thrilling rides, and expansive areas:
1. Ferrari World Abu Dhabi
- Location: Yas Island, Abu Dhabi
- Size: Approximately 920,000 square meters (227 acres)
- Description: The world’s first Ferraribranded theme park, featuring the fastest roller coaster, Formula Rossa. It offers a variety of attractions themed around the Ferrari brand, including simulators and family friendly rides.
2. IMG Worlds of Adventure
- Location: Dubai
- Size: Approximately 1.5 million square feet (139,000 square meters)
- Description: The largest indoor theme park in the world, divided into four zones: Marvel, Cartoon Network, Lost Valley – Dinosaur Adventure, and IMG Boulevard. It features numerous rides and attractions for all ages.
3. Warner Bros. World Abu Dhabi
- Location: Yas Island, Abu Dhabi
- Size: Approximately 1.65 million square feet (153,000 square meters)
- Description: An indoor theme park featuring characters from Warner Bros. franchises such as DC Comics and Looney Tunes. It includes 29 rides and attractions in six immersive lands.
4. Motiongate Dubai
- Location: Dubai Parks and Resorts, Dubai
- Size: Approximately 1.9 million square feet (176,000 square meters)
- Description: A Hollywood Inspired theme park with attractions based on popular films from studios like Sony Pictures and DreamWorks Animation. It features 27 rides across four themed zones.
5. Yas Waterworld Abu Dhabi
- Location: Yas Island, Abu Dhabi
- Size: Approximately 15 hectares (37 acres)
- Description: A large water park with over 40 rides and attractions, including the world’s first hydromagnetic tornado waterslide. It offers a mix of thrilling slides and family friendly areas.
6. Aquaventure Waterpark
- Location: Atlantis The Palm, Dubai
- Size: Approximately 42 acres
- Description: One of the largest water parks in the Middle East, featuring record breaking slides like the Leap of Faith and the Tower of Poseidon. It also includes a private beach and marine animal encounters.
7. Wild Wadi Waterpark
- Location: Dubai
- Size: Approximately 12 acres
- Description: Located near the Burj Al Arab, this water park features over 30 rides and attractions inspired by Arabian folklore, including the Jumeirah Sceirah slide.
8. Global Village
- Location: Dubai
- Size: Approximately 1.6 million square meters (395 acres)
- Description: A seasonal cultural and entertainment destination that combines shopping, dining, and entertainment from around the world with various rides and attractions.
9. Al Montazah Parks
- Location: Sharjah
- Size: Approximately 126,000 square meters (31 acres)
- Description: Comprising two parks—Island of Legends (theme park) and Pearls Kingdom (water park)—it offers a variety of rides and attractions for families.
10. Dreamland Aqua Park
- Location: Umm Al Quwain
- Size: Approximately 250 acres
- Description: A large water park featuring a variety of slides, pools, and children’s play areas set in lush gardens.
These parks offer a range of experiences for visitors of all ages, making them popular destinations for both locals and tourists in the UAE.