Wadi Adventure Al Ain review

Nestled close to Green Mubazzarah, at the foot of Jebel Hafeet, Wadi Adventure is Al Ain’s most prominent attraction. This water-based adventure park offers world-class activities and watersports facilities for you to enjoy. Wadi Adventure Al Ain is the only adventure park in the UAE where you can go surfing, rafting, wakeboarding and kayaking in a safe and controlled environment. Wadi Adventure Ladies Nights have also become increasingly popular in the region. The place offers something for everyone, which makes it one of the most sought-after adventure destinations for people living in and travelling to Al Ain. Read our review of Wadi Adventure Al Ain and plan a trip to this fun-filled destination. 

Incidentally, Wadi Adventure Ladies Night is the biggest ladies and kids-oriented monthly event in Al Ain.

4 Best Activities at Wadi Adventure Al Ain

Surfing

With state-of-the-art wave pool technology, Wadi Adventure surfing is something you have to try. You can hire the entire pool to enjoy the waves alone or wait for your turn to ride the waves – it’s entirely up to you. It doesn’t matter even if you’re a beginner. All you need is a surfing lesson with in-house surf instructors to get in the mood. Wadi Adventure wave pool is the largest in the world, so it’s safe to say, you won’t be disappointed.

Kayaking

With the longest whitewater channel at your disposal, it’s a shame if you don’t try Wadi Adventure kayaking. The entire whitewater channel can keep your adrenaline pumping at all times. The kayaking levels vary according to your level of expertise with level 1 being the easiest. Since Wadi Adventure is also a training facility for athletes, it may not be available for kayaking at all times. It is always better to check for availability in advance.

Rafting

No review of Wadi Adventure Al Ain will be complete without a mention of the man-made white water rafting cascades. Rafting is a must-try activity at Wadi Adventure. The whitewater rafting course caters to all 3 levels of expertise. So, it doesn’t really matter if you’re a beginner or an expert. You will have a great time here. Go rafting on your own or take a group of friends along, the experience will be one of the best you’ve had in a long time. All Wadi Adventure rafting trips are conducted under professional supervision.

Wakeboarding

Wakeboarding is another exciting activity that people thoroughly enjoy in Wadi Adventure. This latest addition to water adventure activities offers you skiing, knee boarding, and wakeboarding in a controlled environment. Wadi Adventure’s cable wake park is over 600 metres and boasts a running cable more than 300 metres long. The activity is open for all ages and suffices for a fun experience for most. For people willing to learn how to ski, grind, flip and jump on wake cables, lessons and equipment are also provided at Wadi Adventure.

Things to Do for Kids in Wadi Adventure Al Ain

Kids Splash Area is a designated shallow pool for toddlers where they can splash around the water, play with other kids, and enjoy their time at Wadi Adventure. Older kids can access the Open Beach facility. In addition, families can swim and play in the family pool. In case you are looking for additional activities in Al Ain for your kids, don’t forget to visit Al Ain Zoo!

Other Attractions in Wadi Adventure

Swimming

Not into kayaking, rafting and surfing? The Wadi Adventure Open Beach is the perfect alternative for you. Splashing and swimming in the waves is both soothing and enjoyable – who thought someone would bring the “beach” to Al Ain! The Open Beach does not open until 03:00 pm and closes at 05:30 pm. This gives you barely 150 minutes to enjoy the facility, but it’s certainly well worth it. If you’re visiting Wadi Adventure Open Beach, plan your visit accordingly.

Climbing Wall

Standing 15m high and offering 6 different colour routes, the giant Wadi Adventure Climbing Wall is ideal for cragging. It can test even the best of climbers.

Aerial Activities

Offering an interesting range of aerial activities, Wadi Adventure brings you an exciting combination of 18 different elements divided between 2 levels. From a 200m long zip line to rope webs, spinning platforms and suspended balance beams, these aerial activities are perfect for an adventurous afternoon.

Zip Line

Among other activities in Wadi Adventure is the exciting zip line. It may not the world’s longest zip line, but the thrill it offers is worth experiencing. You can fly at the speed of 13m/sec across the man-made lakes and channels of this water themed park using this 200m long zip line that is 20m above ground level. The longest zip line in the world is incidentally fairly close by, in Ras Al Khaimah.

Giant Swing

Another exciting attraction is the Wadi Adventure Giant Swing. Get strapped in and prepare to accelerate at 50 km/h into the air. Interestingly, when this 14m-high swing releases from the starting point, your insides will rumble with excitement.

Airpark

Suspended on ropes high in the air this adventure challenge is a must-try for adrenaline junkies! The adventure course is a great way to keep you busy while you wait your turn at the Wadi Adventure wave pool and whitewater channels.

Wadi Adventure Tickets

Wadi Adventure tickets vary in price and access. The adventure park offers general admission tickets that grant you access to the open beach, lounge area, family pool, Kids Splash Area and food and beverage outlets in this amusement park in Al Ain. All activities not covered in the admission ticket price have to be paid for separately. Here is the list of Wadi Adventure admission tickets and activities’ prices.

Admission Tickets

• All-day access pass for a general adult (above 1.2 metres) costs AED 65.
• All-day access pass for a general child (below 1.2 metres) costs AED 45.
• Guardian Pass for people aged over 65, grants all-day access for AED 45.
• Family Pass valid for 2 adults and 2 children, grants all-day access for AED 200.
• Infants below the age of 2 can gain all-day access to Wadi Adventure for free.  

Prices for activities in Wadi Adventure Al Ain

Sky High Package

Buy Sky High Package for AED 99 per person and get full-day access to the Air Park, the Climbing Wall, the splash area for kids and the family pool. This adult only package includes admission fee.

Surfing

• 1 hour of standard surfing session costs AED 200 per person. The waves for this session are set at level 6 with a 2.5m height.
• The standard free surf sessions will have 30 minutes of left waves, and 30 minutes of right waves both on level 6. There will be one surfer per wave with no exceptions, rotating with a priority-based system for the entire duration.
• 1 hour of intermediate surfing costs AED 175 per person. The wave level for these sessions is set at 3 and wave height goes up to 1.5m.
• 1-hour group lessons are available for beginner, intermediate and advanced surfing levels for AED 150 per person. Each group session involves surfing with an instructor for up to 4 people.
• A 1-hour semi-private surfing session costs AED 800. You can bring up to 6 people with you for the session.
• 1-hour private session costs AED 1500 and you can bring up to 10 people with you.
• 1-hour private session outside operational hours costs AED 2000.

* With the semi-private and private sessions, you are free to choose the waves you wish to serve. You can also request an instructor to accompany you during these sessions.

Kayaking

• 1 hour of flat water kayaking costs AED 75 per person. This still-water activity is great for beginners who wish to learn paddle-kayak balance before paddling into moving waters.
• You can get a full-day Kayaking pass for AED 175 per person. However, only experienced kayakers can get this pass after a 20-minute assessment training. Also, this pass is not easily available. If you are going to Wadi Adventure for a full-day kayaking adventure, make sure you call ahead and confirm availability.

Wakeboarding

Twenty minutes of wakeboarding at Wadi Adventure Al Ain costs AED 55. The price also includes a complete wakeboarding kit with two to three wakeboarding obstacles.

Opening Hours

Wadi Adventure Al Ain is open Sunday to Saturday from 11:00 am to 06:00 pm, but it is advisable to go early to get your hands on preferred tickets. The place regularly hosts corporate events and school trips which makes a lot of activities inaccessible. So, make sure you confirm availability well in advance.

How to Get to Wadi Adventure

The best way to reach Wadi Adventure Al Ain is to commute by a car. If you don’t own a car, you could either take a taxi or summon a ride-hailing service that operates in the region. For greater convenience and if your budget allows, you can even rent a car for the whole day. If you are driving from Dubai, the journey could take you around 90 minutes via Dubai – Al Ain Rd/E66. Wadi Adventure is 72 minutes from New Wathba South, Abu Dhabi.

Our Verdict on Wadi Adventure Al Ain 

Wadi Adventure is no ordinary water adventure park. Besides extreme sport and adrenaline-pumping activities, the place trains young Olympic aspirants. Wadi Adventure is a high activity zone that proves to be an absolute haven for adventure junkies. The surfing, rafting, and kayaking activities are electrifying enough to tickle your fun side and bring out the daredevil in you. If you will visit the Wadi Adventure soon, make sure you try rafting. This white water adventure is perhaps the closest experience to actual rafting you can have in the UAE. And if you’re an athlete, polish your surfing, rafting, and kayaking skills at Wadi Adventure.

In case you’re a tourist in Al Ain, look into the numerous Wadi Adventure deals and packages offered by local travel groups and hotels. This will save you the hassle of buying tickets or confirming the availability of activities.