Calling all adventure junkies! Looking for the coolest ways to beat the heat this summer? We got you covered! From insane rides to the craziest water slides in the country, here are 7 thrilling water adventures that you need to tick off your Dubai bucket list this summer…
1. Hamlools Humps
Yas Waterworld has some of the best water slides in the country, and Hamlool Humps is hand-down one of the craziest ones we’ve ever tried! This thrill ride mimics the shape of a camel’s humps, so you can imagine how scary it is when you’re flying mid-air! Yep, this one if definitely on the top of our list! While you’re there, don’t leave without riding on Sebag, Slithers Slides, Jebel Drop and of course, the Liwa Loop!
Where: Yas Waterworld, Abu Dhabi
2. Jet Surfing
No waves? No problem! Surfing in Dubai isn’t very popular, since we hardly have waves. But have you ever tried jet surfing? This awesome water sport looks like surfing, but it uses a motor strapped to the board. In short, it’s the perfect way to ‘surf’ in Dubai’s calm waters – and can reach speeds of 57km/h!
Where: JetSurf UAE
3. Leap of Faith
Ahhhhh! Would you slide down an almost-vertical open-air water slide, through an aquarium filled with sharks?! Yep, the Leap of Faith at Aquaventure is probably one of the scariest water slides ever, but one that you definitely need to try at least once! Ready? We dare you to try it!
Where: Aquaventure Water Park, Dubai
4. Fly Fish
If you’ve never experienced the Fly Fish water ride yet, you are missing out! This water adventure is not only insanely fun, but it’ll have you screaming from start to finish. Hanging on tight to a big float with your friends, the speed boat take you on a super fast adrenaline-fuelled ride as you fly up into the air (and maybe into the water).
Where: Arabia Horizons
5. Jumeirah Sceirah
The Jumeirah Sceirah is one of Dubai’s oldest and wildest water slides! The ride begins with you getting in to a capsule, and after a 3-second countdown (which is even scarier than the slide itself), the ground slides open from underneath you and you free fall down the almost-vertical slide!
Where: Wild Wadi Water Park, Dubai
6. White Water Rafting
Did you know you could go white water rafting, right here in the UAE? Head to Wadi Adventure with your mates to try it out! This is one of the coolest water parks in the UAE – and it’s only a short road trip from Dubai. Besides white water rafting, they’ve also got surfing, wakeboarding and kayaking!
Where: Wadi Adventure, Al Ain
7. Fly Boarding
Always dreamed of learning how to fly? You totally can! All you need to do is sign up for a Fly Boarding session. Projected in to the sky using water jets, you’ll be flying high in no time – using your feet to control your movement and direction. Whether or not you’re a natural, it’s definitely a fun water adventure to tick off your bucket list!
Where: Flyboards UAE
Read more: If you’re looking for more fun adrenaline-fuelled activities to tick off your Dubai bucket list, check out our Adventure category…