Wild Wadi is one of the best-known water parks in the UAE. It stands on the Persian Gulf shore in Jumeirah, with the Burj Al Arab on one side and a public beach on the other.
"Wild Wadi" roughly means "wild stream", which fits the slides well. But there is something for everyone, from a lazy river and wave pools to free-fall slides.
Tickets and prices
What to see inside
Slides and pools. More than 30 slides for adults and children and more than 20 pools, including wave pools.
A 360-metre lazy river to float along on a ring, and an 18-metre waterfall.
Facilities. Sun terraces, cafés and restaurants, showers, toilets, lockers and left luggage.
How to get there
The park is on Jumeirah Street in Umm Suqeim, next to the Jumeirah Beach Hotel and the Burj Al Arab. A taxi is the easiest option; the nearest metro is Mall of the Emirates, a few minutes away by taxi.
Tips before you go
The pools are heated and stay at about 28 °C all year, so people come both in summer, when the beaches are too hot, and in winter, when the sea is cool.
Book online in advance: there can be queues at the ticket desks. UAE residents can buy a separate day pass with their Emirates ID on the official website.
Burj Al Arab guests get free access to the water park.
Jumeirah St, Umm Suqeim 3, Dubai · 25.139615, 55.189123
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