Try these adrenaline-pumping theme park rides in the UAE!
Do you crave adrenaline-packed thrills? The UAE has some fantastic theme parks brimming with world-class rides for guests. Want to know which should be on your ”must-experience” list? Our guide to the top theme park rides in the UAE has you covered.
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LIST OF THE BEST THEME PARK RIDES IN THE UAE
From extreme water slides to insanely fast rollercoasters, the UAE has them all. Here’s our list of the most popular UAE theme park rides. We dare you to try them all!
FORMULA ROSSA
Ferrari World in Abu Dhabi offers an unmissable experience for thrill-seekers — with various adventurous rides and gravity-defying attractions. A major highlight of the Ferrari-branded theme park is the world’s fastest rollercoaster ride, Formula Rossa! It accelerates in 4.9 seconds to cover 52 metres and has a top speed of 240 km/h. The spine-chilling ride continues on a 2.2 km track, adding more to your thrill!
- Height Restrictions: 140 cm to 195 cm
- Location: Ferrari World, Abu Dhabi
THE STORM COASTER
Brace yourself for the ultimate adrenaline rush with Storm Coaster at Play DXB in Dubai Hills Mall. The Guinness World record-breaking exhilarating ride uses state-of-the-art technology that blasts the coaster 50 metres up within the building. The ticket price for the Storm Coaster starts from AED 65 per ride.
- Height Restrictions: 130 cm
- Location: DXB Play Ground Floor, Dubai Hills Mall
LEAP OF FAITH
Aquaventure Waterpark is located at Atlantis, The Palm and is one of the most popular theme parks in the UAE. This waterpark has 105 slides and attractions, with Leap of Faith undoubtedly among the best.
The 98-metre-long slide is about the size of a nine-storey building and moves at a staggering speed of 60 km/h. The ride’s passage through a shark-filled area adds to the excitement, making it one of the UAE’s top Dubai theme park rides!
- Location: Atlantis Aquaventure Waterpark, Dubai
BLACKOUT
Dubbed the “scarier sister” to Leap of Faith, this high-thrill ride is perfect for adrenaline junkies. This body slide is one of the best theme park rides in the UAE. Its near-vertical drop plummets you straight down with high velocity.
- Location: Atlantis Aquaventure Waterpark, Dubai
AQUACONDA
Aquaconda is a gigantic tube waterslide, the largest in the world, that catapults riders through a dark, twisting tunnel at 35 kilometres per hour. This slide is 25 metres tall and 9.2 metres wide.
- Location: Atlantis Aquaventure Waterpark, Dubai
JEBEL DROP
If you visit Yas Waterworld in Abu Dhabi, don’t skip the Jebel Drop waterslide adventure. A treat for adrenaline junkies, the slide is the steepest in the entire Yas Waterworld Park — making it all the more fun. Take in the view as you get ready to experience the electrifying drop from above!
- Height Restrictions: 120 cm (Minimum)
- Location: Yas Waterworld, Abu Dhabi
NOW YOU SEE ME: HIGH ROLLER
Named after the popular Hollywood movie franchise, Now You See Me is one of the fastest roller coasters in the UAE. It hits up to 70 km/h speeds, with non-inverted loops, mind-bending twists and outrageously tight turns. You’ll also experience stomach-plummeting drops as the ride takes you on a wild ride on its 500-metre track at Motiongate Dubai.
- Height Restrictions: 125 cm to 195 cm
- Location: Lionsgate Zone, Motiongate, Dubai
DEEP DIVE DUBAI
Deep Dive Dubai is a record-breaking attraction that you can’t miss! This magnificent indoor pool is filled with 14 million litres of fresh water – the same as six Olympic-sized swimming pools. The water is kept at a moderate 30 degrees, eliminating the need to wear bulky suits.
Guided by expert divers, this is truly a unique experience. While you take a dip and explore the sunken city, the rest of the gang can watch the action from massive large windows or on the screens spread across the facility. Prices for a premium guided scuba dive start from AED 2,400, while guided freediving starts from AED 900.
- Location: Nad Al Sheba 1
THE VELOCIRAPTOR
The Velociraptor at Dubai’s IMG Worlds of Adventure is another top-ranked attraction on our list. The ride begins with a prehistoric jungle in a Lost Valley, and as it moves forward, riders experience a unique adventure with dinosaurs and the Dubai desert in view. The ride moves up to 100 km/h, offering epic twists and turns at every second. This one is not for the faint-hearted!
- Height Restrictions: 130 cm (Minimum)
- Location: The Lost Valley, IMG Worlds of Adventure, Dubai
MADAGASCAR MAD PURSUIT
If you are looking for another action-packed ride in Dubai, Madagascar Mad Pursuit is one of your best options. It is one of the fastest roller coasters in Dubai and can reach speeds of over 80 km/h. Madagascar Mad Pursuit is located inside DreamWorks Zone at MotionGate Park, Dubai.
- Height Restriction: 125 cm to 195 cm
- Location: DreamWorks, Motiongate, Dubai
THE DRAGON
Get ready to defend the king’s castle aboard a roaring dragon! This medieval roller coaster is fun for little adventurers and parents alike. As you climb aboard the ride, you see hundreds of LEGO-themed models in the enchanted king’s castle, but as it begins to twist and turn, that’s where the hair-raising thrill lies! The minimum age to ride The Dragon roller coaster in Legoland Dubai is six years old.
- Height Restrictions: 120 cm (Minimum)
- Location: Legoland Dubai
JOHN WICK: OPEN CONTRACT
Located in Motiongate Park, John Wick: Open Contract is inspired by the breathless Hollywood action franchise. It is a 10-storey spin rollercoaster that hurtles around a 310-metre track at forces of up to 2.8 Gs. Not for the faint of heart, definitely. You board the ride through the Continental Hotel, a famous location from the movies.
- Height Restrictions: 125 cm to 195 cm
- Location: Lionsgate Zone, Motiongate, Dubai
NOW YOU SEE ME
Another exciting ride you must try at Motiongate is the Now You See Me: Higher Roller. Help Horsemen in one of their most daring heists by rolling to win on this thrilling spin coaster. The key to unlocking some of the biggest secrets around you is misdirection. Keep in mind that you see less the closer you look.
- Height Restrictions:120 cm (Minimum)
- Location: Lionsgate Zone, Motiongate, Dubai
BURJ DROP
Many adventure junkies would rate Burj Drop as the wildest among all the rides they have experienced at Dubai VR Park. Fitted with VR equipment, this ride makes you feel like falling from the iconic Burj Khalifa. It lasts two minutes but is worth a try!
If Burj Drop sounds interesting, you can also explore the best places offering a VR experience in Dubai for other thrills and spills. Prices start from AED 35 per person.
- Height Restrictions: 110 cm (Minimum with a guardian) | 120 cm (alone)
- Location: VR Park, Dubai
JUMEIRAH SCEIRAH
This exciting water-based ride starts as you climb up a 32-metre tower to reach the Jumeirah Sceirah at Wild Wadi Park, Dubai. The views of the Jumeirah coastline and Burj Khalifa are amazing. As soon as the Jumeirah Sceirah ride begins, riders feel like flying through the air. The experience ends with a fun splash in the pool!
- Height Restrictions: 110 cm (Minimum)
- Location: Wild Wadi Waterpark, Dubai
FAST AND FURRY-OUS
For a truly thrilling experience, ride on the Fast and Furry-ous attraction at Dynamite Gulch in Warner Bros World, Abu Dhabi. Featuring a Southwest American desert landscape, this exciting ride has all the action from the popular cartoon duo from Looney Tunes — Road Runner and Coyote — with the former trailing the latter across canyons and deserts. The theme is further enhanced by visual elements from the show.
- Height Restrictions: 110 cm (Minimum)
- Location: Warner Bros World, Abu Dhabi
LOCH NESS SPIN BOAT
Are you ready to meet the world’s most popular sea creature? Well, hold onto your seat for this one because Loch Ness Spin Boat is a thrilling spin boat ride unlike any other! Ride through the serene stream while searching for the hiding, elusive Loch Ness Monster in the iconic theme park Islands of Legend.
Created in 1969, Al Montazah Parks is one of the most popular adventure parks in the United Arab Emirates. The park, previously known as Al Jazeera Park, is home to two thrilling parks: Kingdom of the Island of Legends and Pearls Kingdom. The Island of Legend is the place to experience the magic and mysteries of the 18th century through a time-travel journey displayed through fairy tales.
- Height Restrictions: 105 cm (Minimum)
- Location: Islands of Legend, Sharjah
FAQS ABOUT THEME PARK RIDES IN DUBAI
WHAT IS THE BEST THEME PARK IN THE UAE?
It depends on personal preference, to be honest. Some people love a waterpark, whilst others crave a rollercoaster fix. Some folks are looking for family-friendly rides, while thrill-chasers want to know where the adrenalin is. Our guide to the top theme parks in the UAE will help you find the right fun hub.
WHAT IS THE HIGHEST DROP TOWER IN THE UAE?
The Global Burj is the highest drop tower in the UAE. It’s approximately 85 metres tall with a stomach-hopping drop. Located in Global Village, it is one of the UAE’s top options for theme park rides.
Ticket prices start from AED 15 and AED 25 per ride with a special camera. Please note that the ride is part of Global Village and remains open only during the season.
WHAT KIND OF THEME PARK RIDES DOES THE UAE HAS TO OFFER?
There are several options for the types of theme park rides in the UAE. There are many thrilling rides, from scuba diving indoors in a massive pool at Deep Dive Dubai to the gravity-defying roller coasters, waterslides and drop towers in Dubai and Abu Dhabi.
WHEN WILL THE REAL MADRID THEME PARK OPEN IN DUBAI?
The highly-anticipated theme park will be open soon. Although, the exact opening dates have not been announced yet.
WHAT ARE THE BEST ROLLERCOASTERS IN DUBAI?
Tough to name the outright best because there are so many outstanding rollercoaster rides in Dubai.
WHAT ARE THE BEST WATERPARKS IN THE UAE?
If there’s one thing the country is not short of, it’s fantastic waterparks. Here’s our guide to the top waterparks in the UAE.
This ends our list of the top ten theme park rides in the UAE. Get out there and have fun! Have we missed your favourite ride? Let us know in the comments section below.
