The wildest dreams can even be turned into reality at the colossal theme parks in Dubai. Experience some of the heart-pounding rides at some of world's leading theme parks. The recreational and enthralling fun of Wild Wadi water park with rides themed around many Arabian folklore characters, it is hard to not plan a trip around Wild Wadi water park which has the world’s largest wave pool. Titled as “best waterpark in the Middle East 2015” by TripAdvisor, Aquaventure at Palm Islands in Atlantis is one of a kind in Dubai.

Take a 90-foot Leap of Faith at the Tower of Neptune and roll into a glass tunnel surrounded by shark lagoons and can spiral down more than a dozen high-octane rides and rafts. You can just swim or lay in the lazy river at Aquaventure. The most cherished themes are of Marvel comics and Cartoon Network which is only found in the magnanimous IMG worlds of adventure. Legoland is another fantasy land where Lego bricks come to life.

The unique concepts, the ultra-modern and high-end infrastructures and the crazy rides are going to take your breath away. Another wonder is ski Dubai where this theme park beats every other amusement land in the middle of a desert city and it beats the heat as well. Outside temperature can be anything but as you enter the park you have to add layers of woolens to survive -2 degree Celsius. Not only you enter in this snowy world with woolens but with ski kit and gears to enjoy falling, laughing and sliding on the snow. Bollywood biggest hits can be your selfie partners at Bollywood park. It is an amazing park to enjoy with friends and families. It will send you back to the era’s of 60, 70 and 80 as well as amuse you with rides themed around the recent hits like Ra.one.

If you like to move it, move it- head to motiongate King Julien and other Hollywood characters. This place is close to children as well as grown-ups because of their fascinating rides and adventure theatres designed around Hollywood. Iceland water park is home to penguins and is the coolest water park in the middle of a desert. Children also love Yass world and kidzania which are solely made for children. If you ate speed seeker and would love speed that blinds you and scares the soul out of you then Ferrari World is a must-go park. It is also famous for tasty Italian food menus. Your trip will be full of adventure if you plan to construct your itinerary around these theme parks in Dubai.

List of Best Theme Parks in Dubai

1. Aquaventure Waterpark

You are just a one-day ticket away from entering into the magical aquatic world which is ready to welcome you with an assortment of water games for making the most of your time in Dubai.

Housed by the famous Atlantis Palm Resort in Dubai, the Aquaventure Waterpark is one of the top-rated Dubai water parks and the best theme of the Middle East and Europe.

Sprawling over an area of 17 hectares, Aquaventure Waterpark boasts of its hair-springing water sports and adventure games like riding through shark tunnels, careering down the corkscrew chutes, Splasher’s Island safari, and chilling out at the riverside.

Timings: 10:00AM-6:00PM (Monday-Sunday)

Location: Crescent Road, Atlantis, The Palm, Dubai, United Arab Emirates

2. IMG Worlds of Adventure

IMG Worlds of Adventure takes you to Jurassic world which features more than 20 types of adrenaline-charged rides and adventure games based on famous cartoon and comic characters. The area of the indoor park surpasses the size of 28 football fields and remains open throughout the year in an air-conditioned environment.

Maintained by the Ilyas & Mustafa Galadari Group the IMG Worlds of Adventure is the first mega theme park in Dubai. The park features 4 adventure zones among which one is entirely themed upon spine-tingling dinosaurs and will take you back to the fantasy world of Jurassic Park.

Timings:

• 12:00 PM to 8:00 PM (Saturday to Wednesday)
• 12:00 PM to 9:00 PM (Thursday & Friday)

Location: Sheikh Muhammad Bin Zayed Road, City of Arabia, Dubai, United Arab Emirates

3. Motiongate Dubai

It is the best-in-branded Dubai theme park inspired by the Hollywood studios which display before you a fantasy world of storytelling and innovation. The park houses the 3 largest and most popular motion picture studios of Hollywood- DreamWorks Animation, Lionsgate, and Columbia Pictures where you can experience the world of action and thrill in an artificial surrounding.

Some of the must-watch shows are the battle of Ghostbusters, family rides in the Smurf Village, multimedia theatre shows, and exploring the world of Madagascar and Kung Fu Panda. You can also play the hero in the martial arts of Furious Five Show or take part in the interactive play zones that will really challenge your guts.

Timings:

• 2:00pm-11:00pm (Thurs-Fri)
• 2:00pm-10:00pm (Sat-Wed)

Location: Sheikh Zayed Road, opposite to Palm Jebel Ali, Dubai, United Arab Emirates

4. Legoland Water Park

This is the only water park in the region which caters to the need and entertainment of children and adults. Located at Dubai Parks and Resorts, the theme park in Dubai has everything to amuse their guests whose age ranges from (2-12) years.

There are over 15 water slides including a wave pool, tube slides, family raft, and others. It is the only park in the Emirates in which water games for toddlers are designed in a child-friendly way and by maintaining proper hygiene.

Your little one will love to cool off splashing and diving in the carefully designed pool to combat the torrid heat of UAE. Don't forget to let your kid take on the Joker Soaker, go on a splash safari, create your own LEGO raft or do something crazier.

Timings:

• 11:00 AM - 6:00 PM (Sunday - Wednesday)
• 11:00 AM - 7:00 PM (Thursday & Saturday)
• 11:00 AM - 8:00 PM (Friday)

Location: Jebel Ali, Dubai, United Arab Emirates

5. Ski Dubai

As the name suggests, it is the world's largest indoor ski slope located in the world famous Dubai Mall of the Emirates. The park offers you a freestyle zone where you can try your guts for some real adrenalin-charged activities.

And if you want to meet the doting, timid friend from the far-off Arctic region and want to spend some playful moments with them, the Snow Penguin family is all there to welcome you in their circle.

You can also take a crash course of the basics of skiing or even learn the tricks to sharpen your skills of the sport by qualified instructors. Don't miss out on the show of March of the Penguins which is telecast free of cost.

Timings:

• 10:00am-12:00pm (Sun-Thurs)
• 09.00 am - 12.00 am (Fri- Sat)

Location: Sheikh Zayed Road, Interchange 4, Mall of the Emirates, Dubai, United Arab Emirates

6. Wild Wadi Waterpark

The Wild Wadi Waterpark is one of the most sought after theme parks in Dubai and the first water park of the Middle East to have won the accolade of Dubai Quality Award Gold in 2007. Located around the enthralling Jumeirah estate just adjacent to Burj Al Arab and themed around the Arabian folklore character, Juha the water park abounds a number of water slides for all age group visitors.

The Jumeirah Sceirah is the tallest and fastest plummeting water slide outside USA. The major attraction in Wild Wadi Waterpark is Breakers Bay, the largest wave pool of the Middle East.

Timings: 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM (Sunday - Thursday)

Location: Jumeirah Road, Um Suqiem 3, Dubai, UAE

7. Dubai Global Village

This is a perfect and integrated family destination in Dubai which offers you a wide range of entertainment, dining, shopping in Dubai, and cultural events in the desert land of Arab. Dubai Global Village is unique from the other theme parks of Dubai in the sense here you can witness different lively festivals and shows under the sky that showcase the cultural heritage of different places of the world.

Different pavilions are set up in the colossal ground of the Dubai theme park each representing the culture of a country. Also, you can enjoy live shows, entertaining games, exciting tours, handicrafts, and oversized models of global landmarks.

Timings:

• Saturday-Wednesday: 16:00 - 00:00
• Thursday-Friday: 16:00 - 01:00.

Location: Sheikh Muhammad Bin Zayed Road, Dubai, United Arab Emirates

8. Laguna Waterpark

The unique feature of this theme park in Dubai is its five distinct zones each of which offers you an array of fun and recreation in the most exclusive way. The waterpark has a comprehensive kid’s zone where your child can spend an engaging time in the Aqua Play Rain Fortress or the Splash Pad.

You can have a direct access to the La Mer beachfront and chill out at the restaurants and other places. Once you book a pass wristband, you are entitled to visit the park as many times as you wish in a day.

Timings: 10:00 am - 6:00 pm (Tuesday - Sunday)

Location: La Mer, Dubai, United Arab Emirates

9. Kidzania

Taking into consideration of educating and developing the fresh brains of the children this amusement park in Dubai focus on making the child feel independent by giving them roles to survive in the Kidzania city. This made up town makes the children gain a reality check on the adult life where they need to work, earn and learn to spend the KidZos just as real money.

The mini interactive city lets the parents acknowledge hoe their child makes the decision according to the situation. One of its own kinds is a place where the learning experience brings along fun and with the more practical approach, this is the best way to pitch reality for the budding minds.

Timing:

• Saturday to Wednesday: 10:00 AM - 10:00 PM
• Thursday & Friday: 10:00 AM to 12:00 AM

Location: The Dubai Mall

10. VR Park

Out of the other theme parks in Dubai, VR Park has raised the bar for all the theme parks all over the world with a larger than life adventure. Bringing virtual reality experiences with it, the park smells of the wild teen nirvana challenging the reality with more than 30 game changing-rides and experience for all age groups. Suit yourself with the individual fun or multiplayer activities and get acquainted with the immersive thrill sight of technological possibilities.

Get exposed to the 75,000 square feet, a two-storeyed building that caters the extra salt and pepper of the thrill activities to sprinkle in your life. Come and visit this spectacular virtual reality augmented theme park in Dubai with the torrents of action-packed activities.

Timings:

• 12:00 PM to 10:00 PM (Sunday to Thursday )
• 12:00 PM to 12:00 AM (Friday & Saturday)

Location: Dubai Mall, Financial Centre Road, Dubai