The United Arab Emirates’ sparkling jewels are Dubai and Abu Dhabi. Two of the seven Emirates of this country in the Middle East are the most well-known. The twin cities are great examples of modernity and progress. They have achieved heights of innovation in all spheres. The state-of-the-art infrastructure of the emirates makes them sought-after destinations among travellers from all countries.

Dubai in particular is well-known for record-breaking skyscrapers that adorn its skyline. It is a popular shopping hub with some of the biggest shopping arcades flashing world-renowned brands and products. Visiting Dubai you will surely be awestruck by the numerous places to visit and activities to engage in.

Read up further to know some of the exciting theme parks in Dubai that must get the right ticks on your checklist of places.

Meet Your Favourite Superheroes At Close Range

Your doorway to fun and thrill opens up at the IMG Worlds of Adventure. It is the world’s largest indoor theme park in Dubai. When you are in Dubai, IMG Worlds of Adventure has to be on the top of your checklist. At the indoor park, there are 5 Epic zones. They are the IMG Boulevard, Cartoon Network, Marvel, Novo Cinemas and the Lost Valley. There is a wide variety of rides and roller coasters here based on these themes at each zone.

This is one of the theme parks in Dubai where the kids get particularly excited. Kids meet their favourite superheroes from the Marvel comics and Cartoon network right here. Experience the adrenalin rush in the winding and stomach-curling roller coasters on themes of Spider-Man, Power Puff girls, Thor Thunder Spin and several more.

Participate in full throttle with Avengers heroes as they fight great battles with the 3-D cinema experience. The spine-chilling Haunted Hotel guests and the ancient giants in the Lost Valley meet you up here.

The entire day at action-packed. There is more at the IMG Worlds of Adventure. Shop at the theme-based retail stores and enjoy lip-smacking food at several themed outlets.

The Beauty Of Illuminations

Befitting the name, the Glow Garden Dubai is one of the unique theme parks in Dubai. Feel the joy when you visit it. You will see the dazzle of lights illuminate in all hues after sunset when the park opens. The glow highlights the exhibits in four themed zones namely, Ice Park, Magic Park, Art Park and Dinosaur park.

There are innovative creations out here in the artwork.  Numerous handmade environment-friendly lights up all the displays. They all become life-like. There are 3D replicas of Dubai’s ultimate landmarks, animatronics dinosaurs, giant artworks and more at this glow-by-night theme park.

Splash Around At The Water Parks

Among the several theme parks in Dubai, you will surely love the water parks. There is so much fun at the Wild Wadi and Aquaventure theme parks just to enjoy the feel of splashing around all day. At the Wild Wadi, you can ride some 30 rides as per the theme. Relax at the Lazy river ride. Experience the excitement of surfing at the Wipeout and Riptide Flow Riders. Pass through back-to-back tornadoes and ride over them only at the Wild Wadi Water park.

The Aquaventure in the Atlantis is another among the many worth-visiting theme parks in Dubai. It has 105 rides that are nothing short of an adventure. Get into the rapids with their ups and downs. Take in the fun cum thrill 27-meter vertical plunge here or simply relax at the 1 km stretch beach area only at the Aquaventure.

Check Your Skiing Skills Right Here

A unique concept among the theme parks in Dubai. Ski Dubai is within the Mall of the Emirates. At the sprawling indoor facility of 22,500 square meters, you will forget that you are in the middle of a desert. The place has a sub-zero temperature and brings excitement with several activities.

You can ski around on vast snow cover, zipline long distances, roll down the snow, zoom past on the Twin Track bobsled and watch the cute penguin show. Your tickets here include all the winter clothing to sustain within the indoor park.

Become An Expert At Building

Legoland in Dubai is a builder’s paradise. One-of-a-kind theme parks in Dubai is a complete family entertainers. Kids up to 12 years have a lot to explore. Take the roller coaster Lego Technic Twister or become a builder and create cars with the legos. Explore robotics in the Mindstorms. Feel like a giant amidst the tiny blocks in the Miniland and learn a bit about making legos. Legoland has lots in store to excite you.

Explore the Fun in the Capital Region- Abu Dhabi

An hour’s drive from Dubai you will reach the capital city of Abu Dhabi in the UAE. It is an exciting place with many fun things to do for tourists. When you look for some respite from the heat and sun of the day plunge yourself into the Abu Dhabi Water Park.

This water world has about 40 exciting theme rides for all grades. There is Extreme (Adrenalin rush), high (Exciting Adventure), Medium (Moving & Grooving) and low (Young Fun) thrill rides. A unique feature of the Abu Dhabi Water Park is the Falcon’s Falaj. This is the longest water coaster in the entire Middle East. Marah Fortress, Water Wars and Canon Points are some of the other exhilarating rides in this Adu Dhabi Water Park. Chill with the entire family at this Abu Dhabi Water Park and indulge in rides with several food joints to choose from.

Abu Dhabi and Dubai have their share of thrill in many more theme-based activities. Take your time to enjoy the cities the way you like. But one thing is surely guaranteed. The thrill, adventure and excitement are your constant companions in all varieties of theme parks in Dubai and equal measure in Abu Dhabi. So get set to take back a bagful of exhilarating memories with you.