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The 15 Best Theme Parks & Water Parks in Dubai

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When the forecast reads 45 degrees these stop being a children’s option and become the plan. These 15 compare Aquaventure, Wild Wadi, the indoor parks and the dolphin experiences on price, age range and how full a day each one fills.

Aquaventure World Waterpark Ticket at Atlantis Dubai - The slides that make Aquaventure special
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Aquaventure World Waterpark Ticket at Atlantis Dubai

1.Aquaventure World Waterpark Ticket at Atlantis Dubai

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 11,895 reviews · from $90Our pick

Spend a full day at Atlantis Aquaventure World, riding more than 105 slides, floating along a lazy river, relaxing on Aquaventure Beach, and enjoying Splashers children’s zones. The park includes the Leap of Faith, Odyssey of Terror, Surf’s Up wave rider, and optional entry to the Lost Chambers Aquarium. Bring swimwear and plan for extra costs for food, lockers, towels, and fast passes.

“Amazing and the slides were just gorgeous. The place is very beautiful”

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Atlantis Aquaventure Ticket (with options for Aquarium), Dubai - Start early for the biggest rides
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Atlantis Aquaventure Ticket (with options for Aquarium), Dubai

2.Atlantis Aquaventure Ticket (with options for Aquarium), Dubai

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 4,679 reviews · from $89

Spend a full day at Atlantis Aquaventure on The Palm, racing through shark lagoons, relaxing on lazy rivers, and using the Surf’s Up wave machine. Choose the waterpark-only ticket or add The Lost Chambers Aquarium, home to 65,000 marine animals in 21 exhibits. Bring swimwear, arrive early, and plan for extra costs such as food, lockers, towels, and fast passes.

“Great day at the water park. Loved the atmosphere at the wave house after a busy day. All enjoyed so much.”

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The Green Planet - Dubai's Unique Indoor Rainforest - Sloths, monkeys, birds, and reptiles at close range
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The Green Planet – Dubai’s Unique Indoor Rainforest

3.The Green Planet – Dubai’s Unique Indoor Rainforest

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 3,684 reviews · 1 day · from $42

At The Green Planet in City Walk, you’ll walk through a four-level tropical bio-dome with more than 3,000 plants and animals. See sloths, squirrel monkeys, birds, reptiles, insects, and flying foxes at close range, then watch an indoor thunderstorm. Allow one to three hours. Extra-cost animal encounters are available at set times.

“The place was absolutely breathtaking, every little detail was incredible, clean, worth every penny”

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Dubai: Dolphin Encounter & Aquaventure Waterpark Ticket - A 30-minute dolphin encounter in shallow water
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Dubai: Dolphin Encounter & Aquaventure Waterpark Ticket

4.Dolphin Encounter & Aquaventure Waterpark Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 1,269 reviews · from $197

At Atlantis the Palm, a marine mammal specialist gives you a 15-minute briefing before a 30-minute shallow-water dolphin encounter. Trainers such as Julia, Warwick, Ryan, and Alexandro may introduce you to dolphins including Tina, Kai, or Maui. Your ticket also covers same-day Aquaventure access, with rides, pools, lagoons, and Kids Splashers Zones.

“Incredible Experience. We took our 8 & 6 Daughters who absolutely loved the experience. We met Amira and Kai the Dolphins and Julia the Dolphin Trainer, who was very knowledgeable and friendly. Would definitely recommend the experience! We also added on the Sea Lion Encounter on the day which was amazing! The only downside is that the photo prices are quite expensive!”

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Dubai: Swim with Dolphins at Atlantis Waterpark - What the 30-minute water session feels like
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Dubai: Swim with Dolphins at Atlantis Waterpark

5.Swim with Dolphins at Atlantis Waterpark

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,184 reviews · from $225

Meet your marine mammal specialist at Atlas Village, change into a wetsuit, and spend about 30 minutes with a trained dolphin in 3-meter-deep water. You’ll snorkel, receive a hug, and watch dolphin behaviors in a small group of up to eight per animal. Your ticket also covers Aquaventure Waterpark that day.

“Wow the most incredible experience loved every minute worth paying the extra £20 to swim with the dolphins, we were lucky enough to be the only 2 booked at the time slot so received the VIP experience…. Totally recommend”

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Dubai: Wild Wadi Waterpark Entrance Ticket - Juha’s Journey and the gentler side of Wild Wadi
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Dubai: Wild Wadi Waterpark Entrance Ticket

6.Wild Wadi Waterpark Entrance Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 1,038 reviews · 1 day · from $54

Spend a full day at Wild Wadi Waterpark beside the Burj Al Arab. Your ticket covers more than 30 rides, including Juha’s Journey, Tantrum Alley, Burj Surj, Jumeirah Sceirah, Flood River, and the Wipeout Flowrider. Food, lockers, towels, and fast access cost extra.

“it would have been normal for lockers to be included in the price”

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Dubai: Dubai Dolphinarium Dolphin, Seal & Bird Show Tickets - The dolphin and seal show
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Dubai: Dubai Dolphinarium Dolphin, Seal & Bird Show Tickets

7.Dubai Dolphinarium Dolphin, Seal & Bird Show Tickets

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,020 reviews · from $25Best value

At Dubai Dolphinarium in Creek Park, you’ll watch trained bottlenose dolphins and sea lions perform stunts, then see parrots, falcons, toucans, and other birds show their skills. Choose standard or VIP seating, and allow AED 5 extra for Creek Park entry. The show is family-friendly and lasts a useful couple of hours.

“We had a fantastic time at the Dubai Dolphinarium watching the dolphin, seal, and bird show. The dolphins were incredible — so clever and full of personality — and the seals were adorable and entertaining. The bird show was colourful and interactive, with some amazing tricks. Everything was well organised, family-friendly, and kept both adults and kids engaged from start to finish. Definitely worth a visit when in Dubai!”

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Dubai: MOTIONGATE ™ Theme Park Entry Ticket - Start With the Four Main Themed Areas
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Dubai: MOTIONGATE ™ Theme Park Entry Ticket

8.MOTIONGATE ™ Theme Park Entry Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 981 reviews · 1 day · from $80

Spend one full day at Motiongate Dubai, a Hollywood-themed park built around Columbia Pictures, DreamWorks Animation, and Lionsgate. Ride roller coasters, watch live entertainment, meet characters, and explore indoor attractions. The $80 ticket includes unlimited rides and free parking, but food, transfers, and souvenir photos cost extra.

“Really Great for all the family, it was an amazing experience”

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Dubai: Global Village Entry Ticket with Hotel Transfers - Getting there from a Dubai hotel
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Dubai: Global Village Entry Ticket with Hotel Transfers

9.Global Village Entry Ticket with Hotel Transfers

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 948 reviews · 4 - 8 hours · from $40

Explore Dubai’s Global Village at your own pace, with pavilions from more than 90 countries, 200 food outlets, rides, shows, and seasonal fireworks. Choose a self-arranged visit or hotel transport in a private or shared vehicle. Drivers such as Ali, Majid, and Manjinder may also share useful UAE tips on the road.

“Our time at the Global village dubai was amazing, so many different cultures in one place. The food was great, our pick up from hotel by our guide Ali and driver was excellent. Ali was very educated with the history of the UAE. I highly recommend this tour and our guide Ali, he has a great sense of humour. 10/10 we will be back soon in the near future.”

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Dubai: Dubai Parks and Resorts™ Multi Parks Pass - MOTIONGATE Dubai for films and bigger thrills
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Dubai: Dubai Parks and Resorts™ Multi Parks Pass

10.Dubai Parks and Resorts™ Multi Parks Pass

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 885 reviews · 1 day · from $96

Spend one day visiting two Dubai Parks and Resorts attractions: MOTIONGATE Dubai, LEGOLAND Dubai, LEGOLAND Water Park, or Real Madrid World. Enjoy unlimited rides and daytime entertainment, with the parks linked by a 5 to 10 minute walk through Riverland Dubai. Transport, food, and drinks cost extra.

“For those of us that are young at heart, or like to be a big kid LEGO Land and MotionGate are brilliant! Although LEGO Land is beginning to look a little tired.”

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Dubai: Aquaventure World AquaXpress Fast-Pass Only - Starting at the three slide towers
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Dubai: Aquaventure World AquaXpress Fast-Pass Only

11.Aquaventure World AquaXpress Fast-Pass Only

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 863 reviews · 1 day · from $66

AquaXpress is a one-day queue-skipping upgrade for Aquaventure Waterpark at Atlantis The Palm. It gives priority access to the tower slides once you are inside, but it does not include park entry. Buy the Day Pass separately, then use the AquaXpress entrance to spend less time waiting and more time riding.

“Amazing day out with my teenage children we paid for fast track and got on everything.”

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Dubai: Miracle Garden Entry Ticket with Hotel Transfer - The hotel pickup and drive to Miracle Garden
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Dubai: Miracle Garden Entry Ticket with Hotel Transfer

12.Miracle Garden Entry Ticket with Hotel Transfer

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 833 reviews · 2 - 8 hours · from $57

Ride from your Dubai hotel with a shared or private transfer, then explore Miracle Garden at your own pace. See the floral Airbus A380, Floating Lady, Smurfs Village, umbrella tunnel, butterfly garden, and Lake Park. Drivers such as Fazal, Shiraz, and Manjinder often add useful Dubai history along the way.

“The driver picked me up and safely drove me and a group of other people to and from the Miracle Garden. The Garden was stunning. I enjoyed the creativity of how the flowers were presented.”

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Dubai: LEGOLAND® Theme Park Entry Ticket - Start at The LEGO Factory
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Dubai: LEGOLAND® Theme Park Entry Ticket

13.LEGOLAND® Theme Park Entry Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 783 reviews · 1 day · from $80

Spend one day at LEGOLAND Dubai with admission to more than 40 LEGO-themed rides, shows, and building activities. See the LEGO Factory, collect a brick souvenir, explore six themed lands, visit the large LEGO shop, and try attractions such as the submarine ride, Driving School, and Dragon roller coaster. Food, drinks, and the separate water park cost extra.

“Everything was perfect,staff helpful,great interaction with kids☺️”

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Abu Dhabi City Tour Including Ferrari World Tickets from Dubai - One hour inside Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque
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Abu Dhabi City Tour Including Ferrari World Tickets from Dubai

14.Abu Dhabi City Tour Including Ferrari World Tickets from Dubai

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 670 reviews · from $179Top rated

Travel from Dubai to Abu Dhabi in a small group of no more than nine, with hotel pickup, a professional guide, mosque entry, photo stops, and four hours at Ferrari World. Guides such as Hafiz and Syed Ali are praised for helpful commentary and photos. Formula Rossa and most rides are included, but lunch and some simulators cost extra.

“This is a great day. Syed Ali was our host for the day and kept us well informed as we passed every site enroute to Abu Dhabi. The Mosque is just something you have to see, if they are not a usual part of your own Country. There were 5 of us on the trip so it was a very intimate and personal trip without having to with for lots of others to return to a bus! Ferrari World is a lot of fun. Unfortunately the "Formula Rosa" ride was not running (Under maintenance) but there are still plenty of rides to get the adrenalin going!!! Here's a tip. The…”

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Dubai: Skip-The-Line Ticket to Dubai Miracle Garden - Entering the garden with a mobile ticket
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Dubai: Skip-The-Line Ticket to Dubai Miracle Garden

15.Skip-The-Line Ticket to Dubai Miracle Garden

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 452 reviews · from $27

Spend about six hours exploring Dubai Miracle Garden in Arjan, a seasonal flower park filled with 150 million blooms, floral villas, Lake Park, Smurf displays, and the famous Emirates A380 sculpture. Your mobile ticket covers admission, but bring water, plan around the heat, and check the weather because the ticket is normally non-refundable.

“Took a Dubai Taxi right to the front gate. It was very nice BUT very Hot! I found some shady places to sit and still enjoy all the flowers.”

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