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Completely rebuilt in 2018 to be even longer and more thrilling, Wild Wadi Waterpark’s Sceirah – pronounced “scarer” – is the original water-based thrill-ride in Dubai. After a nervous 32m-high climb, the Sceirah plunges two riders through trapdoors into two separate tubes for a full 120m, at speeds of up to 80km/h. It’s terrifying, exhilarating and a must-try for serious waterpark fans.
Closely behind the Sceirah in speed and length is Poseidon’s Revenge at Aquaventure Waterpark in Palm Jumeirah. Standing on a transparent trapdoor, the adrenaline builds to a nervous crescendo as you await the sudden plunge down 116m of twisting, spiralling tubes, which includes a complete 360-degree loop. It’s one for the bravehearts.
The Legoland Water Park at Dubai Parks and Resorts is specifically designed for children between the ages of two and 12 years old, and Wave Rider is a great way for young thrill-seekers to get a taste of a high-speed waterslide. Enjoy a 240-foot slide down into the water, all in view of your family and friends – and come back up for more. There are plenty of other fun options around as well.
Commanding pride of place on the Aquaventure skyline, the 48m high Trident Tower brought 12 new record-breaking rides to the park in 2021. Highlights include the world’s longest family coaster Shockwave and the world’s tallest coaster Odyssey of Terror – which lets you experience near weightlessness before freefalling down a curved wall. Medusa’s Lair and vertical drop Blackout, dubbed the ‘scarier sister of Leap of Faith’, enhance the line-up too.
It’s a bit different from the other rides on this list, but we feel the whole of AquaFun definitely qualifies. The largest floating waterpark in the region, just off the coast of The Beach opposite JBR, AquaFun is a huge obstacle course made up of inflatable slides, bridges, steps and slides. Falls and spills into the water are pretty much guaranteed. Race your friends but be ready for laughs and red faces as you all slide into the sea.
