Wild Wadi Waterpark

Flanking the foot of the Burj Al Arab sits Wild Wadi Waterpark, a collection of water-themed rides and play areas. The entire park is modeled after the legend of Juha, who used to sail with the notorious Sinbad. Legend has it that Juha's dhow, a traditional sailboat, capsized during a severe storm, leaving him and his children stranded on a mysterious island. Upon discovering fresh streams and waterfalls, Juha and his family lived out their days in a leisurely manner. You and your kids can spend your Dubai getaway Juha-style, flying down waterslides and coasting along lazy rivers.

Recent visitors rave about Wild Wadi, dubbing it a must-do while in Dubai. One TripAdvisor user writes, "We had an amazing time. […] We intended to go for an hour or so and spent the whole day there."

Wild Wadi Water Park opens every day at 10 a.m. and closes between 6 and 8 p.m., depending on the month. General admission is 215 AED (just under $60 USD) for adults and 175 AED (roughly $48 USD) for children. To save some dough, consider waiting until two hours before the park closes to purchase your tickets in order to receive the "sundowner" discount. To learn more, check out the Wild Wadi Waterpark website.