Finding ideas for an all-girls day out with your besties can be tricky, especially when you’re all juggling busy schedules and can’t seem to find an activity that’ll make everyone happy.
But what if there’s a destination that offers a ladies’ day in Abu Dhabi, with exhilarating rides for the adventurous, relaxing cabanas for the sun-chasers, tasty treats and drinks for the foodies, and retail therapy for the shopaholics? Better yet, it takes place in a world-class waterpark that caters exclusively to women and girls (and boys aged eight and below, accompanied by a female guardian, of course) every Friday.
Yes, ladies, this perfect place exists. It’s called Yas Waterworld™ Yas Island, Abu Dhabi.
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Yas Waterworld Ladies’ Only Special
Grab your friends, put on your best swimsuits and for the ultimate ladies’ day out. The park has taken every measure to ensure this special day is a safe and comfortable space for all its women guests, with:
- All-female staff: From the lifeguards and food servers to CCTV monitor and security personnel, all the staff working on ladies’ day are women.
- No cameras allowed: Cameras and smartphones are not permitted to guarantee the privacy of all guests.
4 Ladies’ Day Activities To Enjoy
For an unforgettable day out with your girlfriends, make sure not to miss out on the following experiences:
1. Live DJ and Entertainment
From noon to night, the ladies’ day ambiance is set to party mode, with live female DJs playing the latest hits and keeping everyone’s spirits high. There are also live music performances and entertaining shows going on throughout the day, so wherever you are in the park, you’ll be sure to catch a fun act or two.
2. Thrilling Rides
With 40 rides, slides and attractions, it has something for the daredevils, the lazy loungers, the new adventure seekers and everyone in between. Some of the park’s most popular attractions include:
The Underwater VR Experience
Dive into a whole new underwater world in a full-body virtual reality experience, with four different settings to choose from:
- Ocean: A drift dive through submarines, wrecks, caves, coral reefs and other facets of the ocean.
- Space: An intergalactic adventure where you’ll float high above the Earth’s surface and scout out an abandoned space station.
- Sky: A weightless flight through the sky, soaring past clouds, mountains, canyons and waterfalls.
- Journey to Lost City. Travel alongside a friendly seal and discover a forgotten underwater world.
Dawwama
Gather the gang for a ride on the surreal vortex that is Dawwama, a six-person raft slide that starts at a mountain peak height and spirals down a 20-meter tornado funnel before a big splashy finish.
Liwa Loop
For a high-intensity, freefalling ride unlike any other, take on Liwa Loop. Step into a launch capsule, cross those arms and legs tight, listen for the three-second countdown and blast off down a chute of loops, twists and turns that’ll have you screaming in delight (and maybe a smidge of fear) all the way down.
Al Raha River
Take a beat from all the heart-racing action and hop on a tube for a slow, relaxing float through all 300 meters of the Al Raha River. Leave your worries behind and let the gentle current carry you past rain showers, waterfalls and lost caves.
Cinesplash
This 5D cinematic experience features Dana and her sidekicks on a mission to uncover the Legend of the Lost Pearl’s mysteries. Cinesplash will have you on the edge of your seat right from the get-go, and not only for the plot.
To truly immerse you in the story, Cinesplash incorporates a slew of powerful sensory effects, such as water floods, explosive jets, seat vibrations and more.
3. Delicious Eats
Enjoy a scrumptious bevy of dishes and drinks at one of the many dining outlets spread across including:
Salma’s Snack Shack
Salads, sandwiches, pasta or a grab-n-go bowl of fresh fruits? Whatever you’re in the mood for, here’s where to find it. You can also savor refreshing juices and smoothies and even whip up your own slushy at the “Slush It Up” station.
Dana’s Diner
Hearty meals at Dana’s Diner are the perfect way to recharge between rides. The menu features burgers, pizza, BBQ chicken wings, salads and more, all with a front-row seat to Bubbles Barrel’s surfing sheet wave and its daring riders.
4. A Qaryat Al Jewana Souk Shopping Session
Apart from being the right place for lockers, towels, changing facilities and prayer rooms, Qaryat Al Jewana Souk is also a first-rate shopping destination. Here, you’ll come across all sorts of unique trinkets, souvenirs, apparel and accessories, not to mention restaurants and cafes serving up flavorful snacks and beverages if you need a little pick-me-up.
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Just don’t forget to stop at the Jewana Photo Store on your way out to commemorate your outing with a snap or 10 of you and your pals.
Booking Your Ladies’ Day at Yas Waterworld
Before heading out to it, remember to reserve your tickets online rather than at the gate to skirt the long lines and save money on your entrance fee (10% discount, ladies!). Be sure to also look out for the other multiple theme park offers launches throughout the year. These offers help you enjoy access to the three other Yas Island exciting theme parks at special rates.
