Aquaventure Atlantis The Palm

Highlights: Explore a world of breathtaking water thrills at Aquaventure (Aqua Adventure). Slide down the immense Ziggurat and through a shark-infested lagoon For a gentler experience, younger visitors can plunge into Splashers, a water playground for kids. It all adds up to a unique water adventure.

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Aquaventure guests will have access to 700 metres of private beach featuring 2500 chaise lounges and a wide range of water sports including windsurfing, sea kayaking, small sailing vessels, floating climbing walls and other air-blown floating devices

The Rapids will circumnavigate and lead into the Ziggurat, the epicentre of all the action, reaching 30m into the sky. The Ziggurat will feature seven heart pumping water slides, two of which catapult riders through a transparent tunnel into the shark lagoon

A cashless payment system will be offered to guests throughout Aquaventure. Guests simply load funds on to their wristbands, via cash or credit, which is then accepted at all outlets throughout the park. 150 trained lifeguards will be positioned throughout Aquaventure at any given time.

Rides - The Leap of Faith body slide will offer the daring and adventurous a 27.5m (90ft) almost sheer vertical drop from the top of the Ziggurat, propelling the body surfing riders at a rapid speed through a clear acrylic tunnel submerged in the shark-filled lagoon. The slide will be over 61m long.

Shark Attack, 13m up the Ziggurat, will spin riders into the tower’s mysterious dark core before emerging through the shark-filled lagoon at a leisurely ‘shark-viewing’ pace Stinger, The Falls and Shamal are all inner tube slides using ‘master-blaster’ technology, which effectively creates a water roller coaster, propelling riders on jets of water, up and downhill throughout Aquaventure.

The Surge will descend from the top tier of the Ziggurat and wind down through a camel back drop into a cavern with a flash flood. Further slides, for our younger or more anxious riders, offers a more placid journey into pools connected by various other water adventures, where guests can glide through the lush landscape or ride the Rapids tidal river.

Dolphin Bay - Education centre and interaction habitat, Home to a family of dolphins living in a 44,515sqm coastal habitat, The marine habitat includes 3 interactive lagoons for shallow water and deep water interactions,To continue Kerzner's strong commitment to dolphin and marine life conservation, Dolphin Bay will become Dubai’s first and only marine animal rescue and rehabilitation facility. The centre will provide a broad range of educational opportunities including graduate and undergraduate programming, currently being developed in conjunction with universities and local educational institutions.

Dolphin interactions are an intimate, educational and fun experience designed to facilitate a closer connection and appreciation for one of the world’s most charismatic creatures. Dolphin Bay Interaction Experiences, Shallow water interaction.

During the 90 minute experience, guests will have adequate time to check-in, change into their Atlantis wet suits and enjoy a complimentary soft drink. Prior to their experience, guests are guided to the orientation room where our marine mammal specialists will provide an informative presentation and discussion covering dolphin behaviour, physiology, the importance of marine conservation and safety necessities.

The experience with one of our dolphins will take place in one of the three lagoons. Two marine mammal specialists will escort a group of 10 guests for their encounter. Following the interaction, guests have the opportunity to shower and change in the locker room area.

Aquaventure - The Gift Shop allows guests to view and purchase their personal dolphin interaction photos, as well as other  merchandise.

Dolphin Bay Education Centre - The Education Centre features a video presentation wall, and audio corner to hear real dolphin and whale sounds. An educational corner with a marine mammal education specialist on hand to answer questions. Seven interactive kiosks where guests can learn more about dolphins and marine life conservation, play games and send e-postcards to family and friends. The Education Centre is open to all guests and visitors to Atlantis. Part of the proceeds from the dolphin interactions and gift shop purchases will benefit the Kerzner Marine Foundation — a private, non-profit foundation fostering the preservation and enhancement of global marine ecosystems through scientific research, education and community outreach.