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Gulf News
28-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Gulf News
New attractions at Yas Waterworld Abu Dhabi: Rides, slides and family fun this summer
Dubai: The Miral Group has announced that the Yas Waterworld Yas Island, Abu Dhabi expansion will open to the public this summer. The new phase will significantly enhance the park's offerings, introducing a host of new attractions and dining experiences. Announced at the Arabian Travel Market in Dubai, the expansion will feature 12 additional rides and slides designed for guests of all ages. Highlights include Al Sahel Junior, the region's first mini zero-gravity boomerango; Dawwama Junior, a scaled-down version of the park's iconic tornado slide; and Rimal Racer, offering a side-by-side racing adventure for young thrill-seekers. Key highlights of Yas Waterworld Abu Dhabi expansion Major expansion: New phase significantly enhances Yas Waterworld's offerings with new attractions and dining experiences. 12 new rides and slides: Designed for guests of all ages, announced at the Arabian Travel Market (ATM) in Dubai. Exciting new rides: Al Sahel Junior: Region's first mini zero-gravity boomerango. Dawwama Junior: Scaled-down version of the iconic tornado slide. Rimal Racer: Side-by-side racing adventure for young thrill-seekers. Family adventures: Mataha Madness: Maze of twists and turns. Sadaf Swirl: Swirling water adventure. Bahamut's Rage: High-thrill log flume ride. Bandit's Playground: Dynamic splash zone for kids. Expanded offerings: Total attractions at Yas Waterworld will now exceed 57 rides, slides, and experiences. New theme – "Lost City": Continues the park's original "Legend of the Lost Pearl" storyline, featuring hidden treasures and secret passages. Family adventures and splash zones Families can look forward to exciting new experiences such as Mataha Madness, a maze of twists and turns; Sadaf Swirl, a swirling water adventure; Bahamut's Rage, a high-thrill log flume ride; and Bandit's Playground, a dynamic splash zone for kids. With the new additions, Yas Waterworld's total attractions will now exceed 57 rides, slides, and experiences. Mohamed Abdalla Al Zaabi, Group CEO of Miral, said: 'This expansion reflects our commitment to positioning Yas Island as a leading global entertainment destination. The 12 new rides will offer unforgettable aquatic adventures, enriching Abu Dhabi's tourism landscape and supporting broader economic goals.' "Lost City" theme The expansion will also introduce a new "Lost City" theme, continuing the park's original "Legend of the Lost Pearl" storyline. Guests will be invited to discover hidden treasures and secret passages woven into the new attractions.
FACT
28-04-2025
- Entertainment
- FACT
Yas Waterworld's epic expansion promises 12 new rides this summer
Yas Waterworld will soon be home to the UAE's highest slide. Big news for thrill-seekers: Yas Waterworld is about to get even bigger, better, and wetter. The iconic Yas Island waterpark is expanding, promising more slides, more splashes, and a whole new level of excitement this summer. Miral, the powerhouse developer behind Yas Island's immersive attractions, has revealed that the much-loved waterpark is about to level up, adding 12 new rides and slides, plus new dining options to its already impressive lineup. Designed for guests of all ages, the expansion promises new adventures at every turn. Young thrill-seekers will love Al Sahel Junior, the region's first mini zero-gravity boomerango, featuring dramatic drops, twisting slides, and vertical zooms. Other highlights include Dawwama Junior, a pint-sized version of the park's iconic tornado ride, and Rimal Racer, where little ones can race side-by-side for maximum splash factor. Families can also dive into Mataha Madness, a twisting maze of watery fun, the swirling excitement of Sadaf Swirl, and the adrenaline-pumping drops of Bahamut's Rage, a high-thrill log flume ride. Over at Bandit's Village, kids can explore Bandit's Playground, an interactive splash zone packed with surprises. Dr. Mohamed Abdalla Al Zaabi, Group CEO, Miral: 'We are incredibly excited about Yas Waterworld Abu Dhabi's expansion, which underscores our commitment to further position Yas Island as a top global entertainment and leisure destination. These 12 new rides and slides will offer our guests unparalleled aquatic adventures, creating joyful and lasting memories for families and thrill-seekers alike. This milestone further enriches our portfolio of world-class attractions and plays a key role in supporting Abu Dhabi's tourism vision and broader economic diversification efforts.' This next chapter in Yas Waterworld's story introduces a new theme: The Lost City, building on the park's original Legend of the Lost Pearl narrative. Guests will uncover hidden treasures, secret passages, and even more immersive adventures, all woven into the new attractions. Once the Yas Waterworld expansion is complete, the park will boast over 60 rides and attractions. Among the headline-grabbers are the UAE's highest waterslide and the GCC's first amusement ride integrated within a waterpark — featuring a 15-metre plunge shared with 19 fellow adrenaline junkies. Consider us intrigued (and slightly terrified). So mark your calendars and start practising your cannonballs – Yas Waterworld's expansion is about to make a splash. GO: Visit for more information.
Arabian Business
28-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Arabian Business
Yas Waterworld, Abu Dhabi expansion: 12 new rides and slides opening this summer
Miral has announced the expansion of Yas Waterworld Yas Island, Abu Dhabi is set to open to the public this summer. The waterpark's expansion will significantly enhance Yas Waterworld's offerings, introducing 12 new rides and slides, in addition to new dining offering. New attractions include the introduction of Al Sahel Junior, the region's first mini zero-gravity boomerango; Dawwama Junior, a scaled-down version of the park's iconic tornado slide; and side-by-side racing attraction Rimal Racer. Yas Waterworld, Abu Dhabi Dr. Mohamed Abdalla Al Zaabi, Group CEO, Miral, said: 'We are incredibly excited about Yas Waterworld Abu Dhabi's expansion, which underscores our commitment to further position Yas Island as a top global entertainment and leisure destination. 'These 12 new rides and slides will offer our guests unparalleled aquatic adventures, creating joyful and lasting memories for families and thrill-seekers alike. 'This milestone further enriches our portfolio of world-class attractions and plays a key role in supporting Abu Dhabi's tourism vision and broader economic diversification efforts.' Other new adventures include: Mataha Madness Sadaf Swirl Bahamut's Rage Bandit's Playground Bandit's Village
Khaleej Times
28-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Khaleej Times
UAE: Yas Waterworld Abu Dhabi expansion opens this summer; here are the new attractions
The expansion of Yas Waterworld, Abu Dhabi is set to open to the public this summer, announced Developer Miral today at the Arabian Travel Market in Dubai. Gearing up for a summer like never before, this phase of the waterpark's expansion will significantly enhance Yas Waterworld Abu Dhabi's offerings, introducing 12 new rides and slides, in addition to new dining offering, promising unforgettable aquatic thrills for guests of all ages. Young thrill-seekers will be delighted by the introduction of Al Sahel Junior, the region's first mini zero-gravity boomerango, featuring exciting drops, winding slides, and vertical zooms for a splash-filled adventure; Dawwama Junior, a scaled-down version of the park's iconic tornado slide; and Rimal Racer, where little ones can experience the joy of racing side-by-side. Dr. Mohamed Abdalla Al Zaabi, Group CEO, Miral, 'We are incredibly excited about Yas Waterworld Abu Dhabi's expansion, which underscores our commitment to further position Yas Island as a top global entertainment and leisure destination. These 12 new rides and slides will offer our guests unparalleled aquatic adventures, creating joyful and lasting memories for families and thrill-seekers alike. This milestone further enriches our portfolio of world-class attractions and plays a key role in supporting Abu Dhabi's tourism vision and broader economic diversification efforts.' Families can also embark on thrilling new adventures together, including Mataha Madness, a maze of twists and turns; the swirling excitement of Sadaf Swirl; the exhilarating drops of Bahamut's Rage, a high-thrill log flume water ride; and the interactive fun of Bandit's Playground, a dynamic splash zone filled with a myriad of rides and surprises within Bandit's Village. These are just a few of the many new experiences awaiting guests, bringing the waterpark's impressive collection to over 57 rides, slides, and attractions.
The National
28-04-2025
- Entertainment
- The National
Yas Waterworld expansion to open this summer with 12 new rides and slides
The Yas Waterworld expansion will be open to the public this summer, its operator has announced. Miral Destinations has revealed that the water park on Yas Island will have 12 new rides and slides, along with a new dining concept. The new additions will bring the waterpark's collection of attractions to more than 57, making Yas Waterworld one of the leading parks of its kind in the region. Among the new attractions is Al Sahel Junior, the region's first mini zero-gravity boomerangs, featuring drops, winding slides and vertical zooms. Dawwama Junior, a scaled-down version of the park's tornado slide will also be introduced, as well as Rimal Racer, where the attraction's young visitors can race side-by-side. There's also the Mataha Madness maze, the Sadaf Swirl, the Bahamut's Rage water ride and the interactive Bandit's Playground splash zone. An additional Lost City theme will also be introduced, which continues the waterpark's original story, The Legend of the Lost Pearl. It follows Dana, a young Emirati girl, who voyages across the desert to bring back a legendary pearl that can grant prosperity to her village. Inspired by Emirati culture, the theme pays tribute to the UAE's pearl-diving history, where guests set off on a journey to discover hidden treasures and secret passages woven within the attractions. Yas Waterworld, which opened in 2013, was in the news in March when a large fire broke out at an under-construction area, but the emergency services responded quickly and the park reopened the following day. Miral first unveiled plans for a 16,900-square-metre expansion to Yas Waterworld in October.
