News DeskAbu Dhabi: Miral, the leading creator of immersive destinations and experiences in Abu Dhabi, has announced that construction of the 16,900 sqm expansion of Yas Waterworld Yas Island, Abu Dhabi is now over 55% complete, and is set for opening to the public in 2025.
The expansion of the region’s leading water park is projected to increase guest capacity by 20% with the introduction of 18 new thrilling rides and attractions and 3.3km of slide sections; taking the park’s total to more than 70 rides and experiences. Among the upcoming attractions will be the UAE’s highest slide and the first water-based amusement ride integrated into a waterslide complex, featuring a thrilling 15-meter drop designed to delight up to 20 guests and water park enthusiasts at a time.
Key construction milestones include over 67% of the concrete being poured, amounting to an impressive 10,662 cubic meters, and 25% of the steel columns installed, showcasing the notable scale of the expansion.
Jonathan Brown, Miral’s Chief Portfolio Officer, said: “This expansion, building on Yas Waterworld’s popularity with both local and international visitors over the past decade, reaffirms our commitment to constantly elevating Yas Island’s position as a top global destination for entertainment and leisure. We are thrilled to be providing our guests from around the world an enriched and exciting new experience.”
Since its opening in 2013, the park has offered guests an immersive experience within the ‘The Legend of the Lost Pearl’ story, which reflects the UAE’s rich pearl-diving heritage.
The expansion is set to unveil a new adventure called the ‘The Legend of the Lost Village’ where guests can embark on an exciting journey to discover hidden treasures and secret passages, intertwined with fun attractions. Mini thrill seekers will get an opportunity to enjoy the scaled-down versions of Yas Waterworld’s most iconic rides “Dawwama Junior” and “Sebag”. The expansion will also include remarkable slides and water rides, eight additional pools, and new food and beverage outlets, all designed towards enhancing the overall visitor experience.
Over the years, the waterpark has received over 65 industry awards and accolades, including the Guiness World Records™ title for “World’s Largest Swimming Lesson”. In 2023, the theme park was presented with the Gold Award for ‘Innovation in Entertainment Events’ from MENA Stevie Awards, the ‘Best of the Best Things to Do’ award from TripAdvisor and the ‘Middle East’s Leading Water Park’ award from World Travel Awards 2024.
Yas Waterworld is part of the wider offering of Yas Island that includes world-class attractions such as Ferrari World Yas Island, Abu Dhabi, Warner Bros. World™ Yas Island, Abu Dhabi, CLYMB™ Yas Island, Abu Dhabi, Yas Bay Waterfront, home to the UAE’s largest indoor multi-purpose venue Etihad Arena, the world’s first-ever Warner Bros. themed hotel, and the world’s largest indoor marine-life park, SeaWorld® Yas Island, Abu Dhabi.
