The rides of your life: Dubai’s most thrilling theme parks

By Dubai Tourism - September 2020

With endless sunshine, incredible service and a safe, friendly atmosphere, Dubai has always delivered incredible experiences for families. Now boasting a spectacular range of theme parks, the city packs in an astonishing roster of fun-filled activities for all ages.

Blockbuster action at MOTIONGATE Dubai

A blockbuster in its own right, this Hollywood-inspired adventure land features 27 rides inspired by 13 memorable action and animation films, including Ghostbusters, Shrek and The Hunger Games. There are three zones dedicated to Hollywood's most legendary film studios including Dreamworks, Lionsgate and Columbia Pictures.

Signature ride: Madagascar Mad Pursuit, the fastest rollercoaster in the park, propels you on a wild chase.

Build new memories at LEGOLAND Dubai

Explore a world where the LEGO brick comes to life at Legoland Dubai. Ideal for families with children aged two to 12, there are more than 40 rides and 15,000 Lego models, with many attractions requiring kids to use teamwork and apply their skills to steer a boat or drive a car. A mere 60 million bricks were used to build this family theme park, which is made up of six lands – both indoor and outdoor.

Signature ride: Climb aboard the medieval Dragon Coaster and encounter exciting twists and turns.

Experience a new reality at VR Park

Located in The Dubai Mall, VR Park is the largest indoor virtual reality park in the world. Here you'll find more than 30 exhilarating rides to explore over two floors, with all ages catered for. Immerse yourself in the solo and multi-player experiences at this unique theme park. Whether you're a fan of horror, sports, adventure or just a plain old adrenaline junkie, you're sure to find an incredible experience.

Signature ride: Test your nerves with a ride on Burj Drop; a seriously nail-biting VR experience that sees you hanging onto the Burj Khalifa by a thread.

Indoor thrills at IMG Worlds of Adventure

Dinosaurs meet The Avengers at IMG Worlds of Adventure, an indoor theme park the size of 28 football fields. Featuring four zones including one dedicated entirely to the Jurassic era, the temperature-controlled theme park has more than 20 rides and attractions. Mingle with your Marvel comics superheroes, including Captain America, Iron Man, The Hulk and Thor.

Signature ride: The Velociprator is the tallest and fastest rollercoaster in Dubai, propelling guests to 100km in 2.5 seconds from prehistoric jungle into the desert.