Yas Waterworld Launches UAE’s First Underwater VR Experience

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Published September 28th, 2020 - 06:24 GMT

Yas Waterworld Launches UAE’s First Underwater VR Experience

One more reason to visit the Water’s Greatest Playground this summer

Highlights

It’s time for an all-new adventure at Yas Waterworld! Introducing the Underwater VR Experience, guests can now delve into a world of unlimited aquatic fun for the first time in the UAE.

It’s time for an all-new adventure at Yas Waterworld! Introducing the Underwater VR Experience, guests can now delve into a world of unlimited aquatic fun for the first time in the UAE. Those looking for a first-of-a-kind experience can head to the park’s popular Amwaj Wave Pool and choose their pick from four exhilarating underwater adventures as they travel to a different world of water experiences for five minutes at the Water’s Greatest Playground!

Commenting on the new Underwater VR experience, Leander de Wit, General Manager at Yas Waterworld said: “At Yas Waterworld there are always new experiences to discover, and exciting adventures to be lived. We are excited to introduce this first-of-its-kind adventure in the UAE that is guaranteed to deliver unforgettable guest experiences. We strive to cater each experience to fit our guests’ interests and look forward to welcoming waterpark fans to try out the all-new Underwater VR Experience!”

Park-goers can come along for a drift dive through the most mesmerizing parts of the ocean, visiting underwater wrecks, caves, and submarines. That’s not all, guests can glide weightlessly down the slope of an astonishing mountain soaring over waterfalls and flying into glorious canyons. Those up for an adventure can float high above the earth and explore the abandoned space station. Don’t miss out as you join a friendly seal that will guide you to the Lost City to explore mysterious sea creatures!

The Underwater VR Experience is available to guests at just AED 75 per person or AED 225 for groups of four and is operational all week long.

Yas Waterworld offers the ultimate water adventure where guests can enjoy more than 40 rides, slithering slides, and unmatched experiences at different thrill levels catering for the whole family. For more information and to book your experience, visit www.yaswaterworld.com.

Background Information

Yas Waterworld

Located in Abu Dhabi, Yas Waterworld is a one-of-a-kind waterpark that draws inspiration from the UAE’s pearl diving heritage offering families fun-packed adventures, the warmest welcome, and the most engaging themed experience.

Home to more than 40 exhilarating rides, slides and attractions, and a diversity of seasonal events and shows, guests of Yas Waterworld can enjoy the chance to create new memories with every visit.

Yas Waterworld took home the World’s Leading Waterpark award for the second year running by the prestigious World Travel Awards™ and was recognized as the Middle East’s Leading Waterpark in 2019 by the World Travel Awards as well. Additionally, Yas Waterworld was also recognized as Best Water Park by the MENALAC awards 2019 and recently took home a Guinness World Record for The Most Nationalities in a Swimming Pool in April 2019. Garnering two awards by the World Waterpark Association, the waterpark won the Leading Social Media Campaign/Activation for the Neon Nights Closing Party Campaign and the Leading Promotional Campaign for ‘’Water You Waiting For’’ Annual Pass Campaign. That’s not all, Yas Waterworld won Favorite Attraction at the What’s On Awards and was named the World’s Leading Waterpark in 2019 by the World Travel Awards.

Considered the pearl of Yas Island, the UAE’s premium leisure and entertainment destination, Yas Waterworld combines fun aquatic adventures with local personality to provide guests with an experience unlike anything else.