AquaFun hailed Water Park of the Year – United Arab Emirates at TDM Travel Trade Excellence Awards 2024 – Middle East

AquaFun, the Guinness World Record holder of the largest inflatable water park in the world, bagged the Water Park of the Year – United Arab Emirates award at the TDM Travel Trade Excellence Awards 2024 – Middle East for being an exemplary tourist attraction with its guest and environment-friendly services.

The water park boasts a 42,000 sqm-wide area housing over 300 obstacles in open waters. It is also the only outdoor water park that is in a natural environment as it uses no chlorine or harmful chemicals, and ensures that guests are never at risk of catching transmittable bacteria or diseases. This has made it a suitable place for adventure for guests six years old and older. 

Renewed experience every visit

AquaFun, a Dubai Tourism partner, welcomes over 100,000 visitors annually who are introduced to a completely redesigned obstacle course every time. The guests are treated to an exhilarating adventure in the Gulf waters, which offers a fresh and exciting experience for thrill-seekers. Setting itself apart from others, the water park’s obstacle course features flexibility that makes it capable of being redesigned in just 48 hours. 

AquaFun crafts innovative courses that test fitness, agility and endurance, ensuring that guests are constantly engaged. This dynamic approach ensures enjoyment that includes playful slips and tumbles into the water and encourages guests to push themselves to their limits. 

Additionally, AquaFun has been a must-visit tourist attraction listed on Dubai Tourism’s site. Its unique content and marketing campaigns have also positively contributed to the UAE tourism sector, earning recognition as a Dubai brand promoter. 

Over the years, the water park’s social media following has organically grown to 1.2 million followers with its contents that are created and filmed by the founder and their team. This dedication reflects on the high levels of customer satisfaction, with thousands of guests giving them top ratings on TripAdvisor as well as a 4.9 rating on Google Reviews. 

Fun with guaranteed safety, avenue for promotions

AquaFun is committed to being an environment-friendly park, undergoing annual audits by third-party inspectors to evaluate its ecological impact. Health and safety are its top priorities. It boasts 32 employees — 25 of whom are certified lifeguards with licences for open sea diving and were trained in rescue and first aid. This leaves the park with the highest number of lifeguards in the country. AquaFun’s safety record reflects its dedication, with no serious accidents, injuries or drownings reported.

Furthermore, being the largest floating billboard, the park uses its inflatables to promote messages, campaigns, brands and community initiatives. It rearranges the park to display various words, providing unparalleled aerial visibility. 

Aside from birthdays and team-building events, AquaFun, as an active community member, also hosts the Dubai Sports Council Aquathon as well as several other sports challenges to encourage health and fitness. The park supports charitable initiatives as well, partnering with the UAE Red Crescent to provide free access to the park for orphans through the UAE Ministry of Minors Affairs.

Aside from its win at the TDM Travel Trade Excellence Awards 2024 – Middle East, the water park is also a Dubai SME member, a member of the International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions (IAAPA), and CE-certified. 

TDM Travel Trade Excellence Awards – Middle East is a prestigious awards programme that recognises key players that redefine industry standards and elevate customer experiences in the travel industry.