Wild Wadi: Why it isn't just for kids
Aquatic thrills for the entire family
Aquatic thrills for the entire family
Aquatic thrills for the entire family
For those adventurous adults, there are more elating thrills than the wave pool. Wipeout and Riptide are Wild Wadi’s FlowRiders, dynamic surf machines that allow guests to recreate the thrills of body and knee-boarding. The machines shoot out over seven tonnes of water a second across a slanted foam slope to create the illusion of riding a never-ending surf. For private parties, surfing can also be arranged on Wipeout and Riptide.
Alongside, Wild Wadi Waterpark is home to some of the most daunting slides in the Middle East. Most thrilling is perhaps Jumeirah Sceirah. The ride encompasses twin slides, each of which begins 32 metres above the ground and sends guests shooting down dives, bends, twists, and more. Guests begin the ride in a capsule, waiting until the floor gives way and the plummet commences. Each slide is 120 metres long and can hurl guests at speeds of 80km/h.
Or there’s Tantrum Alley, Burj Surj’s more daunting cousin. Guests embark on a rubber ring (four persons max) down two waterslides and three tornadoes—giant basins around which rubber rings spiral before finally falling through into dramatic plunge pools below.
If you wish to relax after a thrilling day or recoup after an adrenaline-racing ride, Juha’s Journey is the ultimate lazy river. The ride spans 360 metres, sending guests on a safari-like journey through the many attractions of the water park. The gentle current, alongside the swaying palms and blue skies above is an unbeatably tranquil combination.