Experience a full day of high-speed slides and family pools at Yas Waterworld on Yas Island. This guide covers the park’s signature rides, practical planning tips, and transfer options to help you make the most of your day.
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Walk through the gates and heat hits you like a living thing—the water ahead cools, the slides curve like contraptions daring you to test them. Yas Waterworld occupies a designed landscape of plunging chutes, winding rivers and splash arenas on Yas Island, where families and adrenaline-seekers trade the Abu Dhabi sun for controlled chaos.
Difficulty
easy
Duration
8–9 hours (full-day)
Fitness Level
Suitable for all fitness levels; expect walking between attractions and occasional stairs for slide queues
Wildlife
History
Yas Waterworld opened in 2013 as part of Yas Island’s transformation into a leisure hub; its design incorporates Emirati pearl-diving motifs and local storytelling.
Conservation
Water parks are water- and energy-intensive; many operators emphasize efficient filtration, recycling where possible, and single-use plastic reduction—visitors should reuse towels and dispose of waste responsibly.
Reserve your spot on the Yas Water World Tickets With optional Pickup and Drop off today and enjoy a trusted, highly rated experience designed to help you make the most of your adventure.
Arrive before opening
Beat the heat and long queues—early arrival gets you first runs on flagship slides like Dawwama and Liwa Loop.
Use lockers and bring a waterproof pouch
Lockers protect valuables; a waterproof pouch keeps your phone and cash usable on the move.
Hydrate and reapply sunscreen
Bring or buy electrolyte drinks and apply broad-spectrum, water-resistant sunscreen every two hours.
Rotate thrills with rest
Alternate intense slides with shaded pools or the lazy river to avoid overheating and fatigue.
Swimsuit
Core item for access to pools and slides.
Water shoes
Good grip in wet areas and comfort for walking between attractions.
Water-resistant sunscreen (SPF 30+)
Protects skin during prolonged sun exposure; reapply after water exposure.
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Waterproof phone pouch
Keeps your phone dry while allowing pictures and contactless payments.