One of the world's best waterparks loved by Brits to get 20 new attractions – and will be ‘as exciting as a theme park'
Officially opening on July 1, the
tornado
water coaster.
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Yas Waterworld is expanding with 20 new water coasters and rides
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The waterpark is the only one on the island
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The family-friendly attraction was crowned 'Best Water
The new area in the park is based on a 'Lost City' theme with more than 20 new exhilarating rides, slides and experiences across 13,445 square metres of new space.
New additions include the junior version of the Dawwama ride - which is the world's biggest six-person tornado
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Another is called Al Mafras, which is described as a "twisting, desert water slide for kids" with "smooth turns, exciting slopes, and a fun-filled splash landing."
Red Dunes is a new closed aqua tube slide with sudden drops that's designed giving the thrill-seekers "maximum excitement
".
Al Falaj
Race
is the region's first side-by-side duelling tube raft race where you can compete with your mates.
The ride also has high-speed drops and sharp twists.
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Other new additions include the world's first duelling slingshot ride, the region's first
mini
zero-gravity boomerango and multiple raft rides.
The Jiwan
Oasis
is exclusive, with a private
pool
and comfortable cabanas.
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There will be a junior version of the Dawwama ride
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Other additions include a new closed aqua tube slide
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Another addition to the park is the only indoor dining area called Dockside Dining.
Visitors can dig in to Italian favourites like handcrafted pizzas and pasta in air-conditioned comfort.
The new restaurant also has an open rooftop terrace with views over the park.
A single pass for adults into the park cost AED 295.00 (£58) if you buy online or AED 325 (£65).
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Junior price starts from AED 250 (£50). Children below three years old can enter for free.
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There are now 60 attractions at the waterpark
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Peter Andre and his family
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Peter told Sun Travel: "Yas Island is the most child-friendly place I've ever been to - it's a kids' paradise.
"They cater for children first which is something I've never seen anywhere else. And then they've made it exciting for the adults - normally it's the other way around."
And there will soon be even more choice for places to go on Yas Island with Disney announcing the
Information about the park still remain mostly under wraps, but it will have rides, themed accommodation as well as dining and retail experiences.
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Another revealed detail was that the
One Sun Travel writer took their kids to the winter sun city with the world's largest waterpark – and
Plus, inside Real Madrid World – the
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Yas Island has expanded its waterpark with 20 new rides, slides and attractions
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