Yas Waterworld Abu Dhabi Explained

Yas Waterworld
Location:Yas Island, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Theme:Emirati-themed waterpark
Owner:Miral Asset Management
Operator:Miral Asset Management
Area:More than 15 hectares of land

Yas Waterworld Abu Dhabi is an Emirati-themed waterpark located on Yas Island in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, that is home to 45 rides, slides, and attractions, and various seasonal events and shows.[1] The waterpark is just minutes away from Ferrari World Abu Dhabi, Warner Bros. World Abu Dhabi, and CLYMB Abu Dhabi.

Set across approximately 15 hectares of land, the waterpark was developed by Aldar Properties and supported by Blackburn Share Holdings.[2] Yas Waterworld is managed and operated by Abu Dhabi–based Miral Asset Management LLC.[3]

The waterpark has played host to the World Flowboarding Championships since 2013 and it offers special training sessions to learn to ride the waves on body boards called Yas Flow League.[4]

Theming and design

Yas Waterworld's theme is based on an original story developed for the waterpark: The Legend of The Lost Pearl. This tale is inspired by Emirati culture and history, and follows the adventures of Dana, a young Emirati girl in search of a legendary pearl that had once brought prosperity to her village. Seeing how hard life was in her village, Dana voyaged across the desert with bandits in hot pursuit, to find the mighty pearl and bring prosperity back to her village.[5]

Yas Waterworld reflects traditional Emirati architecture in the entirety of the waterpark's design. It includes a detailed references to historic Emirati heritage with an Arabian castle-like exterior design, and a village-like interior design.[2] The conception and engineering of the Emirati fantasy theme waterpark was built on the narrative of The Legend of the Lost Pearl, which is inspired by Emirati culture and history, and is seen in the waterpark's architecture. The eponymous pearl is seen from outside the waterpark, and all the characters, attractions, shops and restaurants are also based on the story.[2]

Rides and attractions

The waterpark's attractions are grouped into four categories: Adrenaline Rush (extreme thrill), Exciting Adventures (high thrill), Moving and Grooving, and Young Fun (low thrill). The highest rides are Jebel Drop and Hamlool's Humps, and the fastest is Liwa Loop. The waterpark includes six rides that can’t be found anywhere else in the world: Bandit Bomber, Bubble’s Barrel, Cinesplash, Dawwama, Falcon’s Falaj and Slithers Slides.[3]

Rides

Adrenaline Rush

Exciting Adventures

Moving and Grooving

Young Fun

Themed Experiences

Awards and nominations

Since the park's opening in 2013, it has won the following awards:

References

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: Cleland. Emily. Yas Waterworld Abu Dhabi to open in January. thenational.ae. January 15, 2014. December 17, 2012.
  2. Lucy barnard,Web site: Going with the flow: the designer's story behind Yas Waterworld. thenationalnews.com. September 1, 2021. January 17, 2013.
  3. Web site: You Cannot Miss These Offers At Yas Waterworld Abu Dhabi!. abudhabitalking.com. September 1, 2021.
  4. News: About Us - Yas Waterworld. Yas Waterworld. 2017-11-13. en-US.
  5. News: Rides - Yas Waterworld. Yas Waterworld. 2017-11-19. en-US.
  6. http://www.yaswaterworld.com/en/news/press-centre/yas-waterworld-abu-dhabi-takes-home-world-waterpark-associations-inaugural-leading-edge-award-1.html Abu Dhabi takes home World Waterpark Association’s inaugural Leading Edge Award
  7. http://www.latimes.com/travel/deals/themeparks/la-trb-top-20-water-parks-04201330-pg,0,3909060.photogallery?index=la-trb-top-20-water-parks-04201330-pg-002 Photos: 20 best water parks in the world
  8. http://www.worldtravelawards.com/award-middle-easts-leading-tourist-attraction-2013 Middle East's Leading Tourist Attraction 2013 — World Travel Awards
  9. http://www.wwashow.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/2014_WRawardwinnersLV.pdf 2014 winners
  10. http://whatson.ae/dubai/knowledge/19116/whats-on-awards-abu-dhabi-party-winners/ What's On Awards Abu Dhabi – party, winners – What's On
  11. Web site: World Waterpark Association’s Leading Edge Award. 2012. World Waterpark Association.
  12. Web site: Best Water Parks - the Middle East - TripAdvisor Travelers’ Choice Awards. www.tripadvisor.com. en. 2018-04-15.
  13. Web site: Yas Waterworld bags Theme & Water Park of the Year award Read. Online. www.readme.ae. en-US. 2018-04-15.
  14. Web site: Mother, Baby & Child Awards 2017. Mother, Baby & Child Awards 2017. en-US. 2018-04-15.
  15. News: What's On Abu Dhabi Awards 2018: Here are the winners.... 2018-10-24. What's On Abu Dhabi. 2018-10-29. en-US.
  16. Web site: Yas Island concludes 2020 with 35 industry accolades. tradearabia.com. en. 2021-09-01.
  17. Web site: Latest News. Menalac. en. 2018-10-29.
  18. Web site: Yas Waterworld Earns Guinness World Records Title for 'Most Nationalities in a Swimming Pool'. markets.businessinsider.com. en. 2021-09-01.

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