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Yas Island theme parks compared: which one fits your group?

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Yas Island in Abu Dhabi has four big theme parks: Ferrari World, Warner Bros. World, SeaWorld and Yas Waterworld. Ferrari World, Warner Bros. World and SeaWorld are fully indoors; Yas Waterworld is the water park. The parks say each one takes 6 to 7 hours to see properly, so plan on one park a day. This guide sets out who each park suits, the rules that catch families out, and the official prices next to ours.

The quick pick

If you areGo to
With children under 1.1 mWarner Bros. WorldIts cartoon lands bring Bugs Bunny, Tom and Jerry and Scooby-Doo up close, and the whole park is indoors at 24 °C.
Thrill-seekersFerrari WorldIts rides list includes Flying Aces, Mission Ferrari and Speed of Magic, each with its own height limit. Formula Rossa was tagged closed for maintenance when we read that list on 4 November 2026.
Sea-life fans, or a group of mixed agesSeaWorld Yas Island8 realms, more than 150 species and over 100 animal experiences and presentations, plus 15+ rides.
Using a wheelchairSeaWorld Yas IslandIt is fully wheelchair accessible and lends wheelchairs free, first come, first served.
Here for the water slidesYas Waterworld70+ rides, slides and experiences since its 2026 expansion, including Matamir's Drop, which the park calls the UAE's tallest waterslide.
Women on a FridayYas Waterworld's Ladies DayEvery Friday until 6 November 2026, 11:00–22:00, with female staff and its own event ticket.
Visiting in the summer heatFerrari World, Warner Bros. World or SeaWorldAll three are fully indoor parks.

The four parks side by side

Ferrari World Abu Dhabi

The park
Ferrari-themed rides, linked to Yas Mall
Indoors
Fully indoor and air-conditioned, open every day
Rides
Flying Aces, Mission Ferrari and Speed of Magic among them; Formula Rossa: 240 km/h, riders 1.40–1.95 m, up to 100 kg
Ride closures
The park's rides list tagged Formula Rossa closed for maintenance when we read it on 4 November 2026, with no reopening date; the ride's own page showed no notice
Children
Under 3 free. The junior height differs by page: the booking step's tooltip and the FAQ say under 1.1 m, the selection summary once a junior is added says under 1.3 m. Junior AED 295 online
Good to know
No re-entry. The park recommends covered shoulders and shorts below the knee.
Official online price
From AED 345
With Holidayys
From AED 523Free cancellation up to 1 day before

Warner Bros. World Abu Dhabi

The park
6 lands: Warner Bros. Plaza, Metropolis, Gotham City, Cartoon Junction, Bedrock and Dynamite Gulch
Indoors
Entirely indoors at 24 °C, open every day
Best for
Superhero fans and young cartoon fans alike
Children
Under 3 free; junior ticket below 1.1 m
Good to know
No re-entry. Guests aged 60+ get 10% off a day ticket at the ticket counters.
Official online price
From AED 345
With Holidayys
From AED 489Free cancellation up to 1 day before

SeaWorld Yas Island, Abu Dhabi

The park
Marine life in 8 realms: 150+ species, 100+ animal experiences and presentations
Indoors
Fully indoors on 5 levels; bring a layer for the cold polar realms
Rides
15+ rides and interactive experiences
Children
2 and under free; ages 3 to 11 need an adult with a ticket
Access
Fully wheelchair accessible; free wheelchairs, first come, first served
Official online price
From AED 375
With Holidayys
From AED 355Free cancellation up to 1 day before

Yas Waterworld Abu Dhabi

The park
70+ rides, slides and experiences since the 2026 expansion
Biggest drop
Matamir's Drop, which the park calls the UAE's tallest waterslide
Children
3 and under free; junior ticket below 1.1 m
Fridays
Ladies Day until 6 November 2026: women only, with its own event ticket
Good to know
No re-entry. Proper swimwear and swim nappies only; life jackets are free.
Official online price
From AED 295
With Holidayys
From AED 225Free cancellation up to 1 day before

One park a day, or a multi-park pass?

The parks say each one needs 6 to 7 hours to cover its rides and experiences, and Ferrari World, Warner Bros. World and Yas Waterworld do not allow re-entry once you leave. Two parks in one day means rushing both.

For two parks or more, look at the official multi-park tickets: AED 475 for two parks, AED 575 for three and AED 675 for all four, each with 6 days from your first visit to use the rest, or to go back to the same park. A one-day ticket for any two parks costs AED 435, which the park labels a limited-time offer and whose terms say the offer is valid until 30 November 2026. Entry is by FacePass or fingerprint; if you opt out, everyone needs official photo ID on every visit.

The sums at the official online prices: three single-day tickets cost AED 985 to 1,065, depending on which three parks you pick, against AED 575 for the three-park ticket, and all four cost AED 1,360 against AED 675. Two parks cost AED 640 to 720 on single tickets, against AED 475.

We sell single-park tickets for all four parks. For one park, compare the two prices on each card above; for two or more, set the official pass against the total of our single tickets before you buy.

Children, heights and free entry

Warner Bros. World and Yas Waterworld price tickets by height, not age: one price from 1.1 m and a junior price below it, because a few rides are closed to guests under 1.1 m. Ferrari World prices by height too, but its own pages do not agree where the line falls: the booking step's tooltip and the FAQ say under 1.1 m, while the selection summary once a junior is added reads under 1.3 m. We promise neither, so if your child's height is between the two, ask the park before you buy.

Children under 3 go free at all four parks, and Yas Waterworld lets 3-year-olds in free as well. The parks may ask for ID to prove a small child's age, so bring it.

At SeaWorld, children aged 3 to 11 must be with an adult who holds a ticket. Formula Rossa at Ferrari World takes riders from 1.40 m to 1.95 m tall and up to 100 kg.

Yas Island's water park: Yas Waterworld

Of the four parks, Yas Waterworld is the water park; SeaWorld is an indoor marine-life park, not a water park. Since its 2026 expansion Yas Waterworld has more than 70 rides, slides and experiences, among them Matamir's Drop, which the park calls the tallest water slide in the UAE.

A single-day ticket is AED 295 online, with a junior price under 1.1 m, and children aged 3 and under go free. Only proper swimwear and swim nappies are allowed, life jackets are free, and there is no re-entry once you leave. On Fridays until 6 November 2026 it holds Ladies Day, which needs its own event ticket, so pick another day unless that is your plan.

Yas Waterworld on Fridays: Ladies Day

Until 6 November 2026, Yas Waterworld holds Ladies Day every Friday from 11:00 to 22:00. Only women may enter, with boys aged 8 and under if they carry government ID; girls aged 11 and under need an adult with a ticket. All the staff are women, and phones and cameras are not allowed.

Ladies Day has its own event ticket, and a regular park ticket is not valid on those Fridays. Unless you are going for Ladies Day itself, pick another day of the week.

Getting there from Dubai

Yas Island puts the drive at about 75 minutes from Dubai airport. Parking at the parks is free.

The parks say return buses run daily from Dubai for ticket holders to Ferrari World, Warner Bros. World and Yas Waterworld; check the timetable on the park's website first. If you stay on Yas Island, the free Yas Express shuttle links the hotels and the parks.

A private transfer from Dubai is the door-to-door option; ours is below.

Official prices and ours

Online, the parks charge AED 345 at Ferrari World and Warner Bros. World, AED 295 at Yas Waterworld and AED 375 at SeaWorld. At the gate, Ferrari World and Warner Bros. World cost AED 360 to 380, and Yas Waterworld AED 305 to 325, depending on the season.

Ferrari World's own pages publish three different answers on refunds, and we promise none of them. Its FAQ says that once you buy a ticket you cannot cancel it and that all tickets are non-refundable and non-exchangeable, and that the date can be changed for AED 50 per person if you ask before 19:00 the day before. A separate refund block in the same FAQ says an expired ticket can be refunded if you ask within a month of expiry, and that the date-change fee is waived until 30 April 2026 — a date that has already passed, still printed on the page.

Warner Bros. World, SeaWorld and Yas Waterworld state the same non-refundable rule, with the AED 50 date change, on their own pages. But Ferrari World's single-day ticket terms say something else again: you may change the date, or cancel the ticket and ask for a refund, provided you tell the park on or before the date of your visit, and the latest you can tell them is 19:00 on the visit date — while the same terms also call the ticket non-exchangeable and non-refundable. Our price for each park, and whether our ticket can be cancelled, is on its card above.

Tickets for the four parks

Abu Dhabi · 4h 30m

Ferrari World Ticket

A day at Ferrari World Abu Dhabi, the Ferrari-branded theme park on Yas Island, recognisable long before you arrive by the vast red space-frame roof that covers almost all of it. Ferrari World has more than 40 rides and attractions: the Flying Aces coaster with one of the steepest lifts anywhere, Turbo Track, driving experiences, and a dark ride that takes you through a recreation of the Maranello factory. Individual rides close for maintenance from time to time, so check the park's current ride status before you go. For families there is a substantial junior area with scaled-down cars and a driving school, so younger children have a full day of their own. Galleries of historic Ferraris, several restaurants and the world's largest Ferrari store complete the site. Most of the park is indoors and air-conditioned; allow at least three hours, and check posted height limits for the main coasters.

From

AED 523

per person

Abu Dhabi · 2h

Warner Bros World Abu Dhabi Ticket

Step inside Warner Bros. World Abu Dhabi on Yas Island, one of the largest indoor theme parks in the world. Six themed lands bring the characters you grew up with to life: patrol the streets of Gotham City with the Dark Knight, soar over Metropolis with the Man of Steel, then cross into the cartoon worlds of Bedrock, Cartoon Junction and Dynamite Gulch. Alongside the DC Super Heroes you will meet Bugs Bunny, Tom and Jerry, Scooby-Doo and the rest of the Looney Tunes and Hanna-Barbera casts across rides, live shows and interactive attractions built for every age. The entire park sits indoors and fully air-conditioned, which makes it a comfortable day out in any season and a genuine advantage during the Abu Dhabi summer.

From

AED 489

per person

Abu Dhabi · 4h

Sea World Theme Park Ticket

SeaWorld Abu Dhabi offers a unique blend of thrills and marine wonder. What sets it apart is the fusion of adrenaline-pumping rides with immersive aquatic themes. The Manta Coaster glides like a manta ray, while the Hyperspace Rescue simulates a rescue mission at sea. The park’s thrilling experiences are paired with stunning marine environments, including underwater tunnels and interactive exhibits, creating a one-of-a-kind adventure that combines excitement with the beauty of the ocean.

From

AED 355

per person

Abu Dhabi · 4h

Yas Water World Abu Dhabi Ticket

Yas Waterworld on Yas Island is themed on the UAE's pearl-diving past, and the story runs through the whole park rather than sitting on a sign at the gate. There are more than 70 rides, slides and experiences, including Dawwama, a hydro-magnetic tornado waterslide, and one of the largest sheet waves in the world for flowriding. The range is deliberate: serious drop slides and raft rides at one end, a wave pool, a lazy river and extensive shallow play areas for small children at the other, so mixed-age groups are not stuck. There is also a pearl-diving experience, water-cinema screenings and seasonal events through the year. Allow at least four hours; a full day is easy. Bring swimwear, a towel and strong sunscreen - lockers and changing facilities are on site, and food outlets are spread across the park. During the park's Ladies Day season, Fridays (11:00-22:00) are for women only, so check the date before booking.

From

AED 225

per person

Getting there from Dubai

Dubai · 2h

Private Intercity Transfer from Dubai to Any UAE Emirate

A private one-way transfer from wherever you are staying in Dubai to any of the other Emirates. You choose the date and the pick-up address, and a licensed driver meets you there in an air-conditioned vehicle: no shared stops, no waiting on other passengers, no meter running. Four destinations are covered. Sharjah is a short hop of well under an hour; Ras Al Khaimah is around ninety minutes; Abu Dhabi and Fujairah are roughly two hours each. Journey times depend on traffic and on where in the destination emirate you are headed. Two vehicle sizes run on every route. The seven-seater suits couples, families and small groups with normal luggage; the twelve-seater is for larger parties or anyone travelling with a lot of bags. Each vehicle is priced as a unit, so the whole group travels for one fare.

From

AED 349

per person

Yas Island parks: your questions

Which Yas Island park is best for young children?

Warner Bros. World: its cartoon lands bring Bugs Bunny, Tom and Jerry and Scooby-Doo up close, and it is indoors at 24 °C. SeaWorld suits all ages too. Children under 3 go free at both.

Can you visit two Yas Island parks in one day?

You can, but the parks say each needs 6 to 7 hours, and Ferrari World, Warner Bros. World and Yas Waterworld do not allow re-entry. The official Multi-Park Experience gives you 6 days after your first visit to use the other parks.

Is the Yas Island multi-park ticket worth it?

At the official online prices, yes for two parks or more: three single-day tickets cost AED 985 to 1,065 against AED 575 for the three-park ticket, and all four cost AED 1,360 against AED 675. For one park, compare our price with the official online price on the cards above.

How much is the Yas Island 3-park ticket?

AED 575 on the parks' own websites, for any three of the four parks, or the same park up to three times, within 6 days of your first visit. The two-park ticket is AED 475, a one-day ticket for any two parks is AED 435 — a limited-time offer its terms say is valid until 30 November 2026 — and all four parks cost AED 675.

Which Yas Island parks are indoors?

Ferrari World, Warner Bros. World and SeaWorld are fully indoor parks. SeaWorld's polar realms are cold, so bring a layer. Yas Waterworld is the water park.

Which of the Yas Island parks is a water park?

Of the four, Yas Waterworld. Since its 2026 expansion it has more than 70 rides, slides and experiences, including Matamir's Drop, which the park calls the tallest water slide in the UAE. SeaWorld Yas Island is an indoor marine-life park, not a water park.

How tall do you need to be to ride Formula Rossa?

Between 1.40 m and 1.95 m, and no more than 100 kg, according to Ferrari World. When we read the park's rides list on 4 November 2026 it tagged Formula Rossa closed for maintenance, with no reopening date, while the ride's own page showed no notice — so ask the park before you build a day around it.

Is Yas Waterworld ladies-only on Fridays?

Until 6 November 2026, yes: Ladies Day runs every Friday from 11:00 to 22:00 and needs its own event ticket. Boys aged 8 and under may come in with ID.

How do you get to Yas Island from Dubai?

By road, Yas Island puts it at about 75 minutes from Dubai airport, and parking at the parks is free. The parks say return buses run daily from Dubai for ticket holders; check the timetable first. We also sell a private transfer from Dubai.

Are children under 3 free at the Yas Island parks?

Yes, at all four, and Yas Waterworld also lets 3-year-olds in free. Bring ID, because the parks may ask for proof of age.

Park facts and official prices checked on the parks' own websites on 23 September 2026, the multi-park ticket prices on 7 October 2026, and Ferrari World's rides list, booking step, FAQ and ticket terms on 4 November 2026. Rules and prices change, so check the park's site before you go. Sources: Ferrari World tickets · Ferrari World FAQ · Formula Rossa · Ferrari World: rides · Ferrari World: booking step · Ferrari World: single-day ticket terms · Ferrari World: 1 day, any 2 parks · Warner Bros. World FAQ · Warner Bros. World lands · SeaWorld single-day ticket · SeaWorld FAQ · Yas Waterworld FAQ · Yas Waterworld new rides · Yas Waterworld Ladies Day · Yas Island Multi-Park Experience · Yas Island directions

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