Dubai theme parks: the full guide
The theme parks, water parks and indoor attractions of Dubai and Abu Dhabi. What to choose for age and weather, what needs a full day, and how to save on tickets.
How to plan
A park is almost always a full day, so on a short trip pick one, at most two for the whole visit. Buy tickets online in advance, it is often cheaper and skips the box-office queue, and there are combo passes for several parks.
The big theme parks are concentrated in Dubai and on Yas Island in Abu Dhabi. In summer the indoor and water parks make more sense, in winter everything is comfortable. Each entry below is a click through to a detail page with price and details.
Theme parks
A full day of rides. The biggest are on Yas Island in Abu Dhabi and in Dubai.
- 01Ferrari World Abu Dhabi
Formula Rossa, the world's fastest roller coaster, Abu Dhabi, Yas Island.
- 02Warner Bros World Abu Dhabi
A huge indoor park across the Warner Bros universes, comfortable in any heat.
- 03IMG Worlds of Adventure
One of the world's largest indoor parks, Marvel and Cartoon Network.
- 04Motiongate Dubai
A Hollywood park based on DreamWorks, Sony and more.
- 05Legoland Dubai
A park for families with younger kids, with a Legoland water park next door.
Water parks
A rescue in the heat and pure fun. From family-friendly to extreme slides.
- 01Atlantis Aquaventure
The region's largest water park on the Palm, slides, reefs and rays.
- 02Yas Waterworld
Emirati theming and record-breaking rides, Abu Dhabi.
- 03Wild Wadi — waterpark across from Burj Al Arab
A water park by Burj Al Arab with a view of the sail-shaped hotel.
- 04Dreamland Aqua Park
A large water park in Umm Al Quwain, calmer and cheaper.
Indoor and all-weather
For a hot day or a break from the sun, open in any weather.
- 01Ski Dubai — indoor ski resort at Mall of the Emirates
A ski slope and snow inside a mall, sub-zero year-round.
- 02The Green Planet — indoor tropical biome
An indoor tropical biodome with animals and birds.
- 03Museum of Illusions Dubai
Optical illusions and photo rooms, an hour or two indoors.
Tickets and tips
Tickets are cheaper bought online in advance, the gate price is higher. For several parks look at combo and multi-day passes, they save noticeably. Check height limits for the slides, some rides are not for toddlers.
The best time for outdoor parks is October to April, in summer shift the focus to water and indoor parks. Bring water, a cap and a change of clothes for water parks. Send your group and dates and we will match parks to your children's ages and book skip-the-queue tickets.