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 waterpark will welcome visitors to have a go on the ride and slides - including a junior version of their huge tornado water coaster.
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Yas Waterworld is the only waterpark on the island - it opened 10 years ago and has expanded hugely from 45 to 60 rides.
The family-friendly attraction was crowned 'Best Water Theme Park ' at the International Travel Awards last year.
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 water coaster.
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.
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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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).
Junior price starts from AED 250 (£50). Children below three years old can enter for free.
Yas Island is a popular holiday spot with Brits thanks to its white sandy beaches and plethora of attractions.
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Peter Andre and his family recently went to Yas Island for a holiday where they explored Ferrari World and Aquaventure World.
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 plans for its seventh park.
Information about the park still remain mostly under wraps, but it will have rides, themed accommodation as well as dining and retail experiences.
Another revealed detail was that the theme park will be indoors because of the temperature on Yas Island reaching highs of 48C in summer.
One Sun Travel writer took their kids to the winter sun city with the world's largest waterpark – and here's how he visited for free.
Plus, inside Real Madrid World – the 'world's first' football club theme park in Dubai.
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