Beginners Guide to Yas Waterworld

There are 6 slides ending up in a pool which end with people zooming out of an open snake's mouth statue. Everyone is sat in either a single or a double rubber ring.

Here is what you can look forward to on a trip to Yas Waterworld Yas Island, Abu Dhabi!

With four incredible parks for you to experience, you’ll need to know the best way to navigate your way around each park. This is why we have created beginners guides for each park.

If you haven’t yet visited Abu Dhabi, we highly recommend adding it to the top of your bucket list! Yas Island, located just 20 minutes from Zayed International Airport, is a man-made island filled with endless entertainment options. With so much to explore, you’re guaranteed an unforgettable time on Yas Island.

Yas Waterworld is the only waterpark on Yas Island, featuring over 40 thrilling rides, slides, and water attractions. It’s the perfect spot to cool off from the Arabian heat and enjoy some water-filled excitement at Yas Waterworld Abu Dhabi.

Rides and Attractions at Yas Waterworld

Yas Waterworld in Abu Dhabi offers a variety of unique and thrilling attractions, including a water coaster that lets you soar above the massive pools below! We’ve put together a list of our ride recommendations for you to experience.

For Thrill Enthusiasts:

A child and her dad sat on a hanging coaster in their swimwear smiling and laughing as they glide above the large swimming pool. Below there are people lounging on rubber rings in the lazy river.

There are so many thrilling slides and experiences for you to enjoy. Bandit Bomber offers an exhilarating adventure, taking you on a high-speed glide over stunning themed caves and water cannons. For an even more intense thrill, head to Jebel Drop at the mountain’s peak and plunge down the tallest speed slide at Yas Waterworld! Check out our top thrill ride recommendations!

Don’t miss:

Hamlool’s Humps
Liwa Loop
Jebel Drop
Dawwama
Slither’s Slides
Falcons Falaj
Bandit Bomber

For Small Kids:

There are many little kids running away from play area large bucket pouring huge wave of water down onto them. They are all holding water guns and laughing pointing them at one another. The play area has a large climbing frame in a shallow pool.

Tot’s Playground is the perfect mini play area for your little ones! Let them cool off in the shallow pool and enjoy the excitement of the smaller slides. They can also join in the water cannon battles at Cannon Point or take a family adventure on Yadi Yas, a river ride down a rushing river in inflatable tubes! There is so much to offer.

Don’t miss:

Cinesplash
Yehal
Cannon Point
Sebag Yas Waterworld
Yadi Yas
Marah Fortress

Restaurants at Yas Waterworld

Recharge your energy throughout the day with Yas Waterworld’s delicious food options! Whether you’re after a quick snack or a sit-down meal, Yas Island has plenty of choices to satisfy your cravings!

Chubby's Kitchen

Chubby’s Kitchen serves up all the classic favourites you love, from crispy fried chicken and pizza to flavourful noodles and daal!

Gahwat Nasser

Take a break and recharge from all of the action with traditional Arabic coffee, try camel-milk chocolates, or share a delightful heritage box with family and friends.

Salma's Snack Shack

For a lighter option, visit Salma’s Snack Shack and choose from a tasty selection of pastas, sandwiches and salads. You can also quench your thirst with fresh juices and smoothies, or create your own slush flavour at the ‘Slush It Up’ station.

Dana's Diner

This dining option also offers the ever popular dishes including pizzas, burgers, BBQ wings, sandwiches, and salads! Whilst you dine, watch on as surfers challenge the Bubbles Barrel experience.

In the background there are many large waterslides wrapping around one another in different colours. There is a small lazy river flowing with a waterfall pouring into it off of rocks. There is a mother holding her little girl who is sat on a yellow rubber ring. There are fountains also splashing them.

Exciting Extras

Hairat Yas Pearl Diving

Reserve a unique experience at Yas Waterworld that allows you to try traditional pearl diving. Dive into an underwater tank to collect oysters filled with precious pearls! You also have the option to have your pearl set into jewellery as a special souvenir of your time at Yas Island. Book this experience at any Guest Services counter in the park. Guests must be 8 years old or over to partake in this experience.

Bubbles Barrel

Become a surfing pro on Bubbles Barrel, a thrilling ride where you can experience the world’s largest sheet wave. Get ready to grab your surfboard and ride the exhilarating rush of the waves!

There is a young woman diving down into a deep pool reaching out to a large white pearl sat at the bottom of the pool. There is also an anchor sat at the bottom of the pool and bubbles surrounding the woman.

When to Visit Yas Island

The best time of the year to visit Yas Waterworld is during the cooler months, November to April, with temperatures ranging from a maximum of 30°C to a minimum of 15°C. In contrast, the hotter months can see extreme temperatures reaching up to 42°C, making the cooler months a more pleasant choice for a visit.

Please note that Yas Waterworld is hosting Yas Ladies, an exclusive ladies event, every Friday until November 1st, 2024. Enjoy your favourite water adventures in complete privacy, with an all-female staff ensuring comfort. Plus, don’t miss the action-packed lineup of live music and DJs to keep the excitement going!

Explore all Yas Island Theme Parks

Yas Island is home to three other remarkable theme parks: Ferrari World Yas Island, Warner Bros. World™ Yas Island and Seaworld Yas Island, all offering unique, world-class attractions and shows for you to enjoy. You can easily spend several days exploring the wide range of fun activities the island has to offer. In addition to the theme parks there are plenty of leisure options, including Yas Bay, Yas Marina, Yas Mall, The Fountains, and Yas Beach.

Ticket Options for Yas Waterworld

You can choose to purchase a single-day admission ticket to Yas Waterworld, or get more value for your money by opting for a multi-park ticket. These tickets grant you access to any of the other three Yas Island parks, including Ferrari World Yas Island, Warner Bros. World™ Yas Island and Seaworld Yas Island.