Ultimate guide to Dubai’s best roller coasters – hold on tight!
Do you have the courage to ride the loopiest, scariest and tallest roller coaster rides in Dubai? If your answer is a resounding yes, take a plunge with these insanely fun rides throughout Dubai.
TOP ROLLER COASTER RIDES IN DUBAI’S THEME PARKS
ROLLER COASTER RIDES IN IMG WORLDS OF ADVENTURE
Head to IMG Worlds of Adventure, an indoor amusement park in Dubai to enjoy these rides.
THE VELOCIRAPTOR
Calling all thrill-seekers! Climb aboard this beast of a ride to experience stomach-plummeting plunges, twists and turns. The ride begins from an indoor jungle-inspired area, where you are shown dinosaurs on the screen…and while you’re still absorbed in the scene, a door opens and the coaster is launched out into the outdoor space, turning and moving into a vertical loop.
- Minimum height: 130 cm
- Location: Lost Valley, IMG Worlds of Adventure theme park
PREDATOR
The Predator at Lost Valley is another fun roller coaster ride in Dubai. This is a Euro fighter-style, four-seater ride that excites passengers with thrilling loop-de-loops and mind-bending turns.
- Minimum Height: 125 cm
- Location: Lost Valley, IMG Worlds of Adventure
SPIDER MAN DOC OCK’S REVENGE
If you are a fan of Spider-Man then Spider-Man Doc Ock’s Revenge at IMG Worlds of Adventure is perfect for you. The roller coaster will take you on an exciting journey across New York to prevent Spidey’s long-term foe, Doctor Octopus from stealing the energy supply of the city.
You can expect plenty of thrills as the ride spins and turns over a 400 m-long track at the popular theme park in Dubai.
- Minimum height: 120 cm | 105 cm (If accompanied by an adult)
- Location: Marvel Zone, IMG Worlds of Adventure
ROLLER COASTER RIDES IN MOTIONGATE
Motiongate has several exciting roller coaster rides for both children and adults. Let’s take a look at some.
CAPITOL BULLET TRAIN
Enter the world of Panem from the uber-popular series, The Hunger Games, aboard the adrenaline-spiking Capitol Bullet Train. Operational since 2017, this semi-shuttle coaster comprises five cars that travel at a speed of 50 mph through District 12 to the intimidating Capitol.
- Minimum height: 130 cm
- Location: Lionsgate, Motiongate theme park
THE GREEN HORNET
Want to be a crime-fighting superhero like The Green Hornet? Careen through a junkyard to save your favourite characters: Green Hornet and Kato aboard this ride. The ride will take you 53 ft high in the air, at a speed of 31 mph so you have enough time to save your buddies!
- Minimum height: 105 cm
- Location: Columbia Pictures, Motiongate
SMURF VILLAGE EXPRESS
If you’re looking for a more family-friendly option, the Smurf Village Express is more suited towards children. It is a more mellow version of the scariest roller coasters in Dubai. The elevated coaster offers stunning views of the Smurf Town Square, farmyards and forests.
- Minimum height: 100 cm
- Location: Smurf’s Village, Motiongate
MADAGASCAR MAD PURSUIT
If you want to enjoy an action-packed ride, you should definitely give Madagascar Mad Pursuit a try. Based on the popular DreamWorks movie, “Madgascar”, this is one of the fastest roller coaster rides in Dubai.
Meet your favourite characters like Melman, the giraffe, Marty, the zebra and Alex the lion as you escape the clutches of ruthless animal catcher, Blaise DuBoir aboard the ride!
- Minimum height: 125 cm
- Location: DreamWorks, Motiongate
NOW YOU SEE ME: HIGH ROLLER
Themed around the “Now You See Me” movie franchise, this is one of the most exciting roller coaster rides in Dubai. The ride moves at a terrifying speed of 70km per hour over a 500-metre track, featuring unbelievable twists, half loops, outrageously scary turns and non-inverted loops.
- Minimum height: 120 cm
- Location: Lionsgate, Motiongate
SWAMP CELEBRATION
Love Shrek? Meet your favourite green monster and his family as you spin around the swamp aboard this roller-coaster to join them for a birthday party.
- Minimum height: 105 cm
- Location: DreamWorks, Motiongate
JOHN WICK: OPEN CONTRACT
As the name suggests, John Wick: Open Contract is a 4D roller coaster inspired by John Wick franchise. Opened in 2022, this is a 10-storey ride that spins around the 310 m track at an unbelievable speed of up to 2.8 Gs!
The roller coaster will move through a mocked-up version of the Continental hotel, offering you a glimpse into the paraphernalia of John Wick movies. This is also the “world’s fastest single-car spinning” roller coaster.
- Minimum height: 125 cm
- Location: Lionsgate, Motiongate
ROLLER COASTERS IN LEGOLAND
LEGO fans will love these fun roller coaster rides in Legoland Dubai.
THE DRAGON
Climb aboard this ride to feel like a fire-breathing dragon tasked to “defend the lego king’s castle” in Legoland Dubai. You’re in for non-stop thrills as the ride twists and turns, travelling through the depths of the castle at a gravity-defying speed.
- Minimum height: 120 cm
- Location: Kingdoms, Legoland
DRAGON’S APPRENTICE
Dragon’s Apprentice is another dragon-themed ride in Legoland Dubai. Ideal for first-timers, the ride launches its passengers to a high speed and then plunges in slow motion, spiralling towards the ground.
- Minimum height: 105 cm
- Location: Kingdoms, Legoland
OTHER ROLLER COASTER RIDES IN DUBAI
Apart from the aforementioned roller coasters, here are some other rides in Dubai.
THE STORM COASTER
Looking for the biggest roller coaster in Dubai – behold The Storm Coaster! Dubbed as “the world’s fastest vertical launch roller coaster”, The Storm Coaster is a relatively newer ride in Dubai. With special effects, twists, turns and a vertical nose dive, the coaster offers you two-and-a-half-minute thrills at Dubai Hills Mall.
- Minimum height: 130 cm
- Cost: From AED 65 per person
- Location: Dubai Hills Mall
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FAQs
WHICH IS THE SCARIEST ROLLER COASTER IN DUBAI?
Some of the scariest rides in Dubai include the Storm Chaser and the Capitol Bullet Train, that are popular among adrenaline junkies looking for a thrill.
ARE THERE ANY ROLLER COASTERS IN DUBAI MALLS?
Yes, you can find Storm Coaster in the Dubai Hills Mall.
WHAT IS THE ROLLER COASTER DUBAI PRICE?
The price for a roller coaster ride in Dubai is usually included in the cost of the theme park ticket. On the other hand, the ticket price for the Storm Coaster in Dubai Hills Mall is AED 65 per person.
WHAT IS THE TOP SPEED OF A ROLLER COASTER IN DUBAI?
Some of the fastest roller coasters in Dubai have an average speed of over 70 km/h.
WHICH IS THE FASTEST ROLLER COASTER IN THE UAE?
Moving at a speed of 240 km/h in 4.9 seconds, the Formula Rossa in Ferrari World Abu Dhabi is the fastest roller coaster ride in the UAE.
That brings an end to our list of Dubai’s best roller coaster rides. Most of these rides are located in the mega entertainment complex — Dubai Parks and Resorts, which means you can find most of the rides under one roof!
Those who want to experience more thrills can climb aboard these theme park rides in the UAE and see for themselves whether they are worth the hype!
Adrenaline junkies can also head to some of the popular indoor theme parks in the UAE with friends and family.
