UAE 50 – 50 Experiences to try at Yas Theme Parks and CLYMB

50 experiences to enjoy at Yas Theme Parks and CLYMB™ Abu Dhabi on the UAE’s 50th anniversary.

With summer in full swing, there is no shortage of experiences to enjoy at Yas Theme Parks and CLYMB™ Abu Dhabi this season! Home to state-of-the-art attractions, immersive family-friendly rides, restaurants for every taste and must-visit shops, guests can look forward to making memories that will last a lifetime with their loved ones. In celebration of the UAE’s 50th anniversary, here’s a list of the top 50 experiences guests can enjoy at the award-winning attractions including Ferrari World Abu Dhabi, Yas Waterworld, Warner Bros. World™ Abu Dhabi and CLYMB Abu Dhabi!

Ferrari World Abu Dhabi

  1. Experience the world’s first ever Ferrari-inspired theme park
  2. Enjoy over 43 rides and attractions with your family and friends
  3. Learn about the rich history and legacy of brand Ferrari and founder Enzo Ferrari
  4. Experience Formula Rossa, the World’s Fastest Roller Coaster, with a top speed of 240 km/hr
  5. Take a seat as Ferrari’s Test Driver as you and your loved ones experience a vertical climb up to Yas Island’s highest point and an epic zero gravity fall at Turbo Track
  6. Go on the Flying Aces, the first bi-plane themed rollercoaster, to break three world records: world’s steepest, world’s fastest inclined cable lift and world’s tallest inverted loop at 52m
  7. Hyper Cars Exhibition: See a range of limited series Ferrari cars at the exclusive ‘Hypercars – Evolution of Uniqueness’ exhibition which mirrors and exhibit at The Maranello Museum in Italy
  8. Roof Walk Experience: Explore Ferrari World Abu Dhabi’s signature red roof whilst taking in spectacular vista views of Yas Island at the Roof Walk experience
  9. Zip Line experience: For an adrenaline pumping journey from the heart of the park and through the Flying Aces rollercoaster, go on Yas Island’s first-ever Zip Line experience
  10. Family Zone: Experience the new Formula Rossa Junior, Flying Wings, Turbo Tower and Speedway Race and share that Ferrari feeling with your little ones at Ferrari World Abu Dhabi’s Family Zone
  11. Experience a variety of F1-inspired attractions/experiences for all ages that stimulate the Ferrari-racing experience:
  12. Ferrari driving experience, Scuderia Challenge, Tyre Change, Junior GT, Junior GP
  13. Karting Academy challenges aspiring drivers to test their skills
  14. Formula Rossa simulates the experience of driving an F1 racer car
  15. Tackle different challenges at Ferrari Speed with the Junior Training Camp experience while little ones play in the soft adventure play area at Nello’s Adventureland.
  16. Visit the world’s largest Ferrari store for unique shopping experiences featuring the latest Ferrari-branded fashion and memorabilia, including a retail line designed for kids
  17. Have your little ones cruise around the park in style with Ferrari-inspired retail and push cars designed specifically with younger guests in mind
  18. Spoil yourself with dining options from quick pit stops to dining experiences with restaurants offering both international cuisines and authentic Italian dining experiences including Mamma Rossella, the theme park’s signature Italian eatery and the first restaurant in the MENA region to offer genuine Neapolitan pizza, accredited by the True Neapolitan Pizza Association
  19. Meet Ferrari World Abu Dhabi’s famous characters:
  20. Berto the Mechanic
  21. Benno the Mouse and Friends

To find out more about Ferrari World Abu Dhabi, please visit: www.ferrariworldabudhabi.com

Yas Waterworld

  1. Experience the first and only Emirati-themed waterpark
  2. Enjoy over 45 rides, slides and attractions
  3. Ride six one-of-a-kind rides that have never been seen before in a waterpark:
    1. Start your Yas Waterworld adventure with the world’s largest six-person tornado water coaster: Dawwama
    1. Hop on to Falcon’s Falaj, the world’s longest mammoth six-seater water coaster
    1. As the world’s largest sheet wave, Bubble’s Barrel’s double hump speed slide with high waves and surf the world’s largest sheet wave, Bubble’s Barrel’s double rip curl wave machine with epic force, or watch professional athletes defy gravity and logic with their entertaining antics
    1. Ride the Bandit Bomber – the world’s only suspended waterpark rollercoaster – at high speed and experience a series of tummy-turning drops over splash zones
    1. Try Slither’s Slides’ maze of slides and tunnels with plenty of twists and turns amidst spectacular special effects!
    1. Awaken all your sense in this water-based theater experience and go on a simulated journey as you try Cinesplash – the first of its kind attraction in the region
  4. Immerse yourself in the waterpark’s unique story: The Legend of the Lost Pearl
  5. Meet the Characters of the Legend of the Lost Pearl Dana, Nasser, Salma, Hamlool, including the bandits Chubby and Skinny and more
  6. Try the iconic PearlMasters attraction and go on quests in search of lost treasures. The PearlMasters attraction is the very first treasure-hunt style interactive adventure game to make an appearance in a waterpark.
  7. Try the UAE’s first-ever Underwater VR experience and jump into the fantastical world of virtual reality while submerged in the water for an unprecedented immersive sensory experience.
  8. Try the one-of-a-kind Pearl Diving Experience at Yas Waterworld and plunge to the depths of an underwater tank in a quest to collect oysters that contain precious pearls.
  9. Satisfy your cravings with dishes from around the world at Yas Waterworld – offering everything from quick snacks, to sit down meals as well as refreshing beverages and frozen desserts.
  10. Shop for real oysters and customize your own pearl jewelry! Retrieve oysters like fabled pearl divers and then have the pearls fashioned into custom jewelry.
  11. Purchase memorable photo souvenirs at Jewana Photos to ensure you have a lasting memento of your Yas Waterworld experience.
  12. Ladies, experience Yas Waterworld’s fan-favorite Ladies Day and embark on exciting water adventures as you enjoy full-access to the waterpark in complete 100% privacy with a strict no-mobile phones allowed. 
  13. Participate in Abu Dhabi’s favorite Neon Nights where the waterpark transforms into a brightly glowing, electrified neon water wonderland with live entertainment, music, games and more.
  14. For a dose of beach fun and Filipino-themed event, join the Kabayan Nights and enjoy live bands, exciting entertainment, and after-dark access to all of Yas Waterworld’s rides slides and attractions.

To find out more about Yas Waterworld Abu Dhabi, please visit: www.yaswaterworld.com 

Warner Bros. World™ Abu Dhabi

  • Experience 29 state-of-the-art exhilarating rides and attractions, including The Riddler Revolution, Green Lantern: Galactic Odyssey, Tom and Jerry Swiss Cheese Spin, Fast & Furry-ous and The Flintstones Bedrock River Adventure and more!
  • Step into six immersive lands including Warner Bros. Plaza, DC Entertainment’s Metropolis and Gotham City, as well as Warner Bros. Animation’s Cartoon Junction, Bedrock, and Dynamite Gulch.
  • Sit back, relax and enjoy unique live entertainment featuring the Park’s iconic characters.
  • Catch childhood favorite and iconic Super Heroes and greet 35 DC and Animation live characters including Batman, Superman and Wonder Woman, alongside beloved Looney Tunes and Hanna-Barbera characters like Tom and Jerry, Bugs Bunny, Scooby-Doo and The Flintstones, all under one roof for the first time in the region.
  • Indulge in over 20 distinctive dining experiences and devour mouthwatering dishes from around the world, including Asian, Middle Eastern and Italian cuisines. 
  • Pick up a souvenir, gift or memento and choose from 22 shopping experiences featuring Daffy, Taz, Batman, Catwoman and many more!
  • Go on a spree at Warner Bros. World’s shopping outlets where 65% of the merchandise is exclusive to the park and can’t be found anywhere else.
  • Stay safe and healthy in style and take home your own reusable Warner Bros. World™ Abu Dhabi branded face mask.
  • Join the Tune Squad for the Space Jam: A New Legacy live show, coming all the way from the big screen, as they prepare to battle the Goons Squad in an epic basketball live show face-off this July.
  • Celebrate some of your favorite character anniversaries including Batman, Bugs Bunny, Wonder Woman, Scooby-Doo, and Tom and Jerry.
  • Mine for your very own gemstones sourced from 14 different countries across 6 continents at Warner Bros. World Abu Dhabi’s Dynamite Gulch Mining Co. and receive an educational gemstone ID postcard to take back home.
  • Celebrate your favorite seasonal events such as Women of Warner, the park’s ladies only nights.
  • Help the Caped Crusader and stop the bad guys in the legendary urban landscape that is Gotham City.
  • Thrill seekers can conquer their fears and experience the newly relaunched Scarecrow Scare Raid in the heart of Gotham City.
  • Avail the Park’s Kids Go Free offer this summer and experience state-of-the-art exhilarating rides, interactive family-friendly attractions, and unique live entertainment.

To find out more about Warner Bros. World Abu Dhabi, please visit: https://www.wbworldabudhabi.com/en/

CLYMB™ Abu Dhabi

  • Experience the World’s Largest Indoor Skydiving Flight Chamber at 32ft in width and 104ft in height.
  • Challenge yourself by climbing the Region’s Tallest Climbing Wall at 138ft.
  • Tackle the challenges of 5 climbing walls varying in levels of difficulty:
    • The Boulder
    • The Warm-up Wall
    • The Intermediate
    • The Advanced
    • The SUMMYT™
  • Learn new flying skills with one-on-one coaching from certified instructors by joining the Junior Flying Club for kids up to 14 years old.
  • Put a different spin on girls’ night out by visiting CLYMB Abu Dhabi for Ladies night to enjoy the award-winning indoor skydiving and climbing experiences with complete privacy and an all-female staff.

To find out more about CLYMB Abu Dhabi, please visit: www.clymbabudhabi.com

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