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New waterslides and towers at Atlantis Aquaventure in Dubai

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Home to the world’s tallest waterslide and the longest family water coaster, Atlantis Aquaventure in Dubai has recently launched two brand-new towers and brand new waterslides.  At 48-meters tall, Trident Tower – the biggest in Aquaventure – boasts 12 record-breaking waterslides and attractions. Splashers Lagoon and Splashers Cove, meanwhile, feature 16 sensational waterslides and attractions.

Atlantis Aquaventure Trident Tower
Atlantis Aquaventure Trident Tower (Photo: Atlantis Palm)

THE NEW HERO SLIDES

Trident Tower

Odyssey of Terror

Riders accelerate and gain speed and momentum as they sweep up and across the apex of the wave where they momentarily experience near weightlessness before freefalling down the other side of the curved wall.

  • Thrill Level: HIGH THRILL
  • Family rafting ride
  • First slide in the region with a Double TornadoWAVE®
  • World’s tallest waterslide with a Double TornadoWAVE®

Shockwave

This unique water ride is a combination of speed, power, and rafting adventure all in one. Families of up to six blast forward 449 metres for over one-minute through a series of tunnels, at the speed of a giant slalom ski course. Riders drop and dive as they race along the outer wall of the curve anticipating the next change in direction as they look down the fall-line.

  • Thrill Level: MODERATE THRILL
  • Family rafting water coaster
  • The world’s first MammothBLAST™ family rafting water coaster
  • The longest family rafting water coaster in the world
Atlantis Aquaventure Trident Tower Medusa's Lair
Atlantis Aquaventure Trident Tower Medusa’s Lair

Medusa’s Lair

An intricate web of twists and turns, just like Medusas’ snaky hair. Riders are blasted through a series of dark caves, steep slopes and drops as they race one another to the end.

  • Thrill Level: HIGH THRILL
  • Tube ride
  • First dueling PIPElineBLAST® Water Coaster slide in the region 
  • Longest dueling PIPElineBLAST® Water Coaster in the world

Blackout

Billed as the scarier sister to Leap of Faith, daring riders plummet down an almost-vertical drop that delivers extreme thrills and high velocities from beginning to end.

  • Thrill Level: HIGH THRILL
  • Tallest vertical drop body slide in the Middle East

Hydra Racers

Four racers at a time can challenge one another to be the first to the bottom to win the “trident”

  • Thrill Level: MODERATE THRILL
  • Mat Racer 
  • World’s first RallyRACER® with crossover RallyPOINT™ design

Vortex

This twister accelerates riders in tubes through open flumes into back-to-back turns, curves, drops, 360 and high-banking loops, for a fun and thrilling ride. Riders experience accelerating vertical curves as well as tight, compound curves which creates a very dynamic ride from top to bottom.

  • Thrill Level: MODERATE THRILL
  • Drop slide 

Immortal Falls

Experience Dubai’s first thrill-seeking, gravity-defying cliff jumps – leaping down the Immortal Falls for those that dare to dive.

  • Thrill Level: MODERATE THRILL
  • Cliff Jumping
  • First Cliff jumping in the region

Raging Rapids

Guests can experience what it feels like to be raging through a number of roaring water elements, from powerful waves, high-pressure bubbles and currents to tempt the most daring youngsters and adults alike.

  • Thrill Level: LOW THRILL
  • Body rapids

Splashers Lagoon & Splashers Cove

Record-breaking slides include

  • Riptide: The Middle East’s first six-lane KIDZ ProRACER®
  • Comet Racers: The world’s first KIDZ RallyRACER® 
  • Swirl: The first KIDZ TORNADO 24® slide in the Middle East (twice the size of Aquaventure’s existing KIDZ TORNADO® 12 at Splashers Island)

Opened in September 2008, the unique ocean-themed resort features a variety of marine and entertainment attractions, as well as over 22 hectares of waterpark amusement at Atlantis Aquaventure, all within a 46-hectare site. It is home to one of the largest open-air marine habitats in the world, with over 65,000 marine animals in lagoons and displays including The Lost Chambers Aquarium, a maze of underwater corridors and passageways providing a journey through ancient Atlantis. Atlantis Aquaventure waterpark features 23.5 million liters of fresh water used to power 79 thrilling waterslides and attractions, a 2.3-kilometer river ride with tidal waves and pools, water rapids and white-water chargers. Dolphin Bay, the unparalleled dolphin conservation and education habitat, and Sea Lion Point were created to provide guests a once in a lifetime opportunity to learn more about one of nature’s most friendly mammals. Atlantis, The Palm is also known as the culinary destination in the region where guests can take their pick from a collection of 31 world-renowned restaurants including Bread Street Kitchen & Bar, Hakkasan, Nobu, Ronda Locatelli, Seafire Steakhouse & Bar, and award-winning underwater restaurant, Ossiano. The nightlife scene at Atlantis is lively, too, with the fun-filled Wavehouse offering something for everyone, and WHITE Beach & Restaurant the perfect place to unwind with a drink as the sun slips into the Arabian Sea.

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