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WATER'S GREATEST PLAYGROUND
Outlook
|January 13, 2020
Feel the rush of a looping freefall waterslide, surf the waves of excitement, and hang on the Middle East’s longest suspended rollercoaster at Abu Dhabi’s Yas Waterworld, the iconic waterpark promising legendary adventure for all ages with over 40 rides, slides and attractions.
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Any mention of Abu Dhabi usually conjures up images of glitzy malls, fancy cars, and a whole lot of razzmatazz. But did you know, Abu Dhabi is now also home to the world’s largest waterpark? Located on Yas Island, the Yas Waterworld waterpark is spread over 15 hectares (think 15 football pitches), and is home to more than 40 rides, slides and attractions, including Bubble’s Barrel, Rush Rider, and Bandit Bomber which is Middle East’s longest suspended roller coaster, that is over 550 metres long.
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This story is from the January 13, 2020 edition of Outlook.
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