This topic has been closed to new posts due to inactivity. Answer 1 of 9: I will be in Dubai for a couple days in late June with my 7 & 11yo daughters. Enjoy and have fun! If you are a group of people, a maximum of 8, you can book a private cabana, which is more expensive. We also chose to share a meal here and like Aquaventure we found the portions generous. Ticket cost: Check park website for ticket prices. Aquaventure entry for an adult will set you back 250AED and 205AED for a child. I hope you and your family will be able to visit us again in the near future. These are so much fun and I wenta few times. 13 min. What do I need to know before visiting Legoland in Germany? The Rapids is a 1.6km river ride with lots of white water sections, and The Torrent is another river ride that creates waves of up to one metre to push you along the river. Neither the entertainer nor Wild Wadi is making people pay more. There are two capsules for two riders available. 5% off your 1st booking with code BetterOnApp, Earn Klook credits to save on future bookings, Nearly half a million activities - just taps away. Whatever you want to know about Entertainer, ask or read here? It means little thrill seekers get their fare share of fun too. Aquaventure allowed me to take a GoPro on all the rides. Aquaventure Waterpark is home to the best waterslides in the world, from epic heights and turns to high-speed drops. An error has occurred. They both cover all the basic waterpark requirements: water tick, rides tick, towel & locker rental tick, sun loungers tick, food & beverage stalls tick. When you book the dolphin experience, you have free access to the waterpark as well. See who came out on top in a slippery battle which pitted Aquaventure against Wild Wadi. We also chose to share a meal here and like Aquaventure we found the portions generous. Atlantis is newer and slightly more expensive. Extensive shopping and dining options are available in each of the parks, offering everything from snacks, fast food to more exclusive and traditional menus. Discover all you can do at this iconic shark-filled lagoon, from high-thrill diving experiences to educational programmes. How can anybody have an opinion on which is better when they haven't been to either? Wild Wadi has 2 main restaurants and a number of kiosks spread around the park. Visit 4 of Dubais Best Theme Parks For Just USD140! Wild Wadi, which opened in 1999 as Dubais first water park, is spread over only 12 acres and it is much smaller than Aquaventure so at times it also feels much busier. Opened in 1999, the Wild Wadi is Dubais original mega water park. Although Wild Wadi isn't as costly and accessible, Aquaventure is a better place for kids to enjoy their pool time and a better place for adults A close and enjoyable contest between Wild Wadi and Aquaventure was worth the trip and both are still worth a day when your schedule allows you to go back. All three of the parks offer fantastic lazy rivers to lie back and relax as you float through the meandering waterways. My girls will probably enjoy time at a waterpark, though neither will do any crazy/fast rides. Rides such as Aquaconda, the worlds biggest water slide will propel you and your friends on a truly wild ride whilst the turbulent white water rapids guarantee thrills aplenty. Thank you very much for writing a review on our park. Super view of Burj from top of family raft. 4y. This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. As water parks both are very nice. You might have to addon a monorail fee to reach Atlantis The Palm. Learn more{{/message}}, {{#message}}{{{message}}}{{/message}}{{^message}}It appears your submission was successful. This is the version of our website addressed to speakers of English in the United States. Aquaventure at Atlantis The Palm (left), and Wild Wadi Water Park near Burj Al Arab (right). Please contact the developer of this form processor to improve this message. There are some morewater coaster slides, Aquaventure rivers, Splashers kids play areafor the little ones, Immortal falls, which is jumping from the cliff, and Surfs up is a surfing area. Wild Wadi has a great central location, easily accessible by busses or taxis in case you dont have a car. more, You seem to have JavaScript disabled. If youre looking for ideas on romantic date nights on your holiday to Dubai, weve got you covered. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); Copyright 1999-2023 Travelstart Online Travel Operations Pty LTD. Explore. At both parks we left our bags unattended for long periods of time next to our sun loungers with no issues. More body slides are Blackout, Vortex, Poseidons Revenge, and Slitherine, where you can race with your friend. Overview: Valid for VISA holders. Wild Wadi. Aquaventure water park belongs to Atlantis hotel and it is located on the man-made island of Palm Jumeirah. How does the Aquaventure at the Atlantis compare? Al Maha, a Luxury Collection Desert Resort & Spa, Dubai, Grosvenor House, A Luxury Collection Hotel, Dubai. Is it suitable for little kids? There is also Lazy river, Action river, Wipeout, and Riptide which is a surfing area, and Breakers Bay which is a wave pool. You have to look at other factors such location, restaurant choices close by, availability of transportation without long queues, been to none but i prefer wild wadi,why?because its in dubai entertainer;). Aquaventures most popular ride, Leap of Faith, involves a high and sharp drop through a transparent tube surrounded by sharks and stingrays, its a ride to really get your blood pumping! The well-known ride is Leap of Faith, which is an almost vertical slide that continues through the tank with sharks and rays. Review tags are currently only available for English language reviews. Aquaventure is undergoing. Full day access to all rides and attractions. 10am - 7pm Ride Highlights. At Aquaventure there are many restaurants and also kiosks with snacks and refreshments. Aquaventure is also in the (ta && ta.queueForLoad ? A near vertical slide drops you from a height of 9 stories through a clear Perspex tube surrounded by sharks and rays. In this case opinion is subjective in any event as all of us have different views. We loved the well-kept grounds and beach that Aquaventure offers, and found it a little more relaxing than Wild Wadi. Read: Want to make travelling long haul with young children in tow much easier? Each raft holds up to six riders. You could save yourself some money by taking your own towels, and we did not find a locker necessary at all. Read: Just before you head off to purchase your Aquaventure tickets, allow me to explain the benefits of Wild Wadi. How is Atlantis making anybody pay more, the Kids (ta && ta.queueForLoad ? What should and shouldnt I wear in Egypt? Visit the Wild Wadi websitefor further details, Address: Atlantis The Palm, Crescent Road, Dubai, Ticket cost: Check park website for ticket prices. But Aquadventure is free to hotel guest and so is the lost chambers which are amazing. To avoid waterpark FOMO lets start by taking a look at what they both have in common: Looking for some great places to visit with the little ones whilst in Dubai? Did they change the 7 Wonders Of The World? If you are a resident of another country or region, please select the appropriate version of Tripadvisor for your country or region in the drop-down menu. Unfortunately there isno directaccess to thebeach from the park, however the park has its own man-made beach and the views of the iconic Burj Al Arab are excellent! Experience the nail-biting wait before the floor suddenly disappears beneath your feet to send you free falling 120 meters at up to 50mph! Is Wild Wadi or Aquaventure better? If you are a resident of another country or region, please select the appropriate version of Tripadvisor for your country or region in the drop-down menu. Dubais Top Water Parks: Wild Wadi, Aquaventure, or Yas Waterworld? Wild Wadi adult entry is 255AED and 195AED for peopleunder 1.1 metres in height. Both Waterparks are very expensive compared to European Parks and are not as good. I found this ride to bemore of an adrenaline rush than The Leap of Faith at Aquaventure. Unfortunately there isno directaccess to thebeach from the park, however the park has its own man-made beach and the views of the iconic Burj Al Arab are excellent! In the Tower of Poseidon, Poseidons Revenge involves climbing into a capsule and once the floor gives way you hurtle at speeds of 60kms per hour to the finish. In our restaurants we aim to offer food of all varieties and prices to suit all tastes. Aquaventure cost: 6/10 Wild Wadi cost: 6/10 Overall Experience Being on the Palm and just getting to Aquaventure Waterpark is a unique experience. Who says theme parks have to cost a bomb! For tiny ones, both waterparks feature a pretty great water playground full of little slides, climbing frames, tunnels and water cannons these really are the ultimate in splash parks. Lockers and towels are for an extra fee. http://www.tripadvisor.co.uk/ShowTopic-g295424-i872-k3004502-Wild_Wadi_vs_Atlantis-Dubai_Emirate_of_Dubai.html. My kids loved it and cant wait to go again. Which shopping malls in Dubai you should visit? 2,776 helpful votes. Which one is the Best Waterpark in DUBAI Wild Wadi of Jumeira | Aquaventure of Atlantis .more .more Wild Wadi Waterpark Dubai & swimming & breakfast & shopping Zubair Riaz. At full price, tickets occupy asimilar price range with Yas Waterworld being just lightly cheaper than the other two. My 2 kids loved the childrens slide water park which was shaded, has loads of slides, lots of supervision and lots of things for them to play on and with. In Wild Wadi you can get burgers or pizzas, they also have stands with popcorn, fruits, and ice cream. The path to Self-Acceptance: how to start accepting yourself more. Rides at Wild Wadi have a height limit of 1.1m while Aquaventure and Yas Waterworld are capped with a minimum height limit of 1.2m. Each raft holds up to six riders. new Date().getTime(),event:'gtm.js'});var f=d.getElementsByTagName(s)[0], Either way, 100% fun is guaranteed at each of these venues! I've been to to both and like them both equally. For littlekids, Aquaventure has the Splashers Play Area which is filled with mini slides, climbing frames and various water games to keep theyoungones entertained for hours. Aquaventure rides: 8/10 Wild Wadi rides: 9/10 Cost A day out at either of these Dubai water parks is no cheap affair. Jumeirah Sceirah Climb up 32 metres and ride the slide at 80km/h - the world's fastest rollercoaster speed. From Mall of Emirates to Garden Glow, here are Klook's top picks for Instagrammable attractions in the Middle East, Everything You Need To Know About Travelling To Dubai As Told By The Locals. I will be happy to hear it. Factor in travel costs, as well as locker and towel rental and food and you are spending a lot of South African Rand (at current exchange rates you can multiply by a little over 3 to get the ZAR equivalent). From JBR or Marina, it is about 10 minutes by taxi and about 25 minutes by bus. There are 2 ways to get from Wild Wadi Water Park to Atlantis Aquaventure by taxi or car. Level up your visits to Dubai or Abu Dhabi with these Instagram-perfect destinations! Beaches are beautiful, but maybe you get bored of a beach and would like to swap it for a fun and little bit more adrenalin for a day. more. At both parks we left our bags unattended for long periods of time next to our sun loungers with no issues. What are the experience presents ideas for Christmas. Palm Jumeirah attraction notches up 1m visitors to beat rival Wild Wadi in rankings Dubai's Aquaventure named top 10 global waterpark Travel & Hospitality. I've been to both and I would say Wild Wadi is the best. Both parks will provide a good half day of fun. Also, lockers and towels are for an extra charge. Atlantis is quite expensive when you are there, and it does not help with the dirham falling. That sort of advice has been given on here ad nauseam for at least 14 years to my knowledge. Also, please check their website in case of a change. A near vertical slide drops you from a height of 9 stories through a clear Perspex tube surrounded by sharks and rays. ","keywords":"dxb, ","datePublished":"2015-03-03T09:23:57+02:00","dateModified":"2015-10-29T10:40:02+02:00","author":{"@type":"Person","name":"Travelstarter","description":"Posts by the Travelstart Blogmaster come from a variety of contributors to this blog. Most of the rides at Aquaventure Waterpark take place from The Tower of Neptune and The Tower of Poseidon with various river rides in between. Rides Slide rides start from one of two towers; the Tower of Neptune and the Tower of Poseidon. The best and most adrenalin slide is Jumeirah Sceirah. Prices of Aquaventure are a little bit higher. If so not great advice. We had a lovely running away of the summer heat,but we really expected to find a bigger place with more games and atraction,the long waiting for some games extend for more than 45 min for 30 sec slide!! With walking paths that are cooled by chilled water and ample shade, Wild Wadi should definitely be your pick if you're travelling with children. How to bag a free upgrade with Emirates?!? Starting at AED 229. You choose to deem that 'not great advice' and that is your prerogative - those that ask the question and get the answers may disagree. The Tower of Neptune holds the fabled The Leap of Faith ride. Find out the indoor fun you can still have without breaking a sweat! The Tower of Neptune holds the fabled The Leap of Faith ride. If its pure adrenaline you are after I think Wild Wadi just nudges ahead here with their rides. This price includes the entrance fee and the use of all rides. Many of the river rides at Aquaventure are also suitable for them. Re: Wild Wadi vs Atlantis 13 years ago Save Supernaan Aquaventure has a big scary slide Ziggurat that shoots people through a perspex tunnel from which you can view the sharks referred to above. Portions are generous so we shared a meal and it was more than enough. What to do in Dubai is on everybody's lips: Burj Khalifa, nightlife, tours, skydiving, desert safaris. American influence very apparent with such as wavepool. Both parks do not allow you to bring in food from outside, however, on both visits we packed some fruit and a bottle of water each and we had no issues. See who came out on top in a slippery battle which pitted Aquaventure against Wild Wadi. Plus overall Wild Wadi is smaller, meaning less walking around in the blistering heat and maximised play time! We would definitely come back to spend a day here. I hear Aquaventure is every bit as nice as Wild Wadi plus it has the attraction of live animals too. I would do Wild Wadi it's cost effective and closer to your hotel. Another attractionunique to Wild Wadi Water Parkis the Wipeout Flowrider (just like the one at Durban's Wavehouse). Most people seem to talk about Wild Wadi but on Tripadvisor Aquaventure Waterpark seems to have a better rating. Aquaventure And wild wadi both are really good water parks,, different experience To me both are must try water parks,, however if I'll have to pick just 1 as a favorite hmmmm I'll pick wild wadi, Thank you very much for writing a review on our park. I go to the Wild Wadi more as I tend to get some kind of deal easier for that park. more. Being quite a bit smaller though meant you felt the crowds more here as you're packed into queues for rides. He knows which is going to be better for him based on his circumstances and his opinion having done some research - this is a site for opinions and he has shared his. Wild Wadi has a better location, no need to travel so much, it is more suitable for smaller children and it is cheaper. The vouchers for Aquaventure are available in the kids book only, unlike Wild Wadi, which is available in the main book. As if that wasn't enough, children under three years get to enter for free. Additionally we recommend to come in early as soon as the park opens at 10am to enjoy the park and rides while it is not too busy. Yas Waterworld and winner of TripAdvisors 2015 Travelers Choice Award has split its rides into four zones according to their intensity so there really is something for everyone. Save. Therefore, while you are in Wild Wadi, you have a perfect view of the Burj Al Arab. '&l='+l:'';j.async=true;j.src= Alex Grace and Living.Pretty.Happy.Com 2021 Just be confident in the knowledge that whichever park you choose, youre in for a good day out! As Aquaventure is the largest water park in the world, there are 105 different slides for adults and children. Wild Wadi opened in 1999 and it was the first water park opened in Dubai. Plus it's in the Entertainer! An error occurred while loading more items. Both are huge terraced structures. In both water parks, you dont need to carry money or a card, but you can top up a certain amount of money on the wrist band which you then use to pay for your food. Kind regards, Chris Perry General Manager. So therefore his opinion is not valid. There is even a beach area where you can go and relax. I would pay Atlantis a vist if I was you! Additionally (and for anyone new to a waterpark) they both offer cashless payment wristbands, allowing you to go wallet free by pre-loading money onto your band for use at the various retail outlets throughout the parks. Throw thelazy river and a gentle wave pool into the mix and Wild Wadi manages to pack plentyof fun and excitement into their 12 acres. Aquaventure is undergoing maintenance and will have some rides closed. My personal Water Park preference would be Aquaventurer,as I prefer the non-inflatable rides. You didnt come to eat at water parks, however, spending the whole day there you need to eat and drink something. If you want to take a break from the water rides, Aquaventure has a beach, whilst at Wild Wadi you have access to a beach, but its not on site. The rides are just more fun. Despite the chaos that everyone is writing about at the Atlantis Hotel, the waterpark seems to be getting pretty good reviews. I am now undecided whether to go there or to Aquaventure. '//www.googletagmanager.com/gtm. The daily pass for adults is 299 AED and for children 249 AED. Is it time to book one of those Dubai flights? Whatever you want to know about Entertainer, ask or read here? Both seem so attractive and with only a few hundred metres between them which is best? background: #ffffff; As you stated the Aquaventure vouchers are still in the Entertainer kids book so therefore are still available. Where else to go then? How long should I stay in Victoria Falls? 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