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Extreme temperatures are becoming a reality all across the world. In desert countries like the UAE, the heat sizzles close to 50°C during summer, and this is typical. So, if you live in Abu Dhabi, how do you schedule a family day out when the punch of extreme heat will be more than just bothersome?
“Intense heatwave” are two words you never want to hear when you’re planning some family activities. If you’re going on a family day out that’s filled with adventure, you should also ensure it’s comfortable and safe. Fortunately, there are fun things to do in Abu Dhabi that don’t have to be done outdoors.
Some of the Best Indoor Theme Parks
Abu Dhabi has some of the world’s best indoor theme parks. Each catering to a specific audience, from absolute thrill-seekers to massive cartoon and comic book fans.
With indoor theme parks, you never have to worry about heat exhaustion since these massive structures of fun are air-conditioned. Theme parks like Warner Bros. World™ Yas Island, Abu Dhabi and Ferrari World™ Yas Island, Abu Dhabi are self-contained so you don’t have to head elsewhere for lunch or dinner. And you’ll need an entire day to explore much of what they have to offer, too.
8 Things To Do in the Best Indoor Theme Parks
Planning your family’s activities will be easy. Yes, you will go on park rides and enjoy a few shows. But this is Abu Dhabi, where park rides break world records and the list of options can be overwhelming.
The key is to plan your day with a mix of activities that work for everyone in the family. And leave enough breathing room between enthralling rides and more relaxed activities to maintain your energy throughout the day.
Meet your superheroes
When you want a leisurely start with your family day out, check out Meet Your Favorite Warner Bros. Characters at Warner Bros. World™ Yas Island, Abu Dhabi. The indoor theme park features five different “lands”: Bedrock, Cartoon Junction, Dynamite Gulch, Metropolis, and Gotham City where you can meet your favorite super heroes and cartoon characters.
You can also meet the super villains, Joker, Scarecrow, and The Penguin.
Conquer the tallest indoor climbing wall
How about a little sporting activity? The best part about choosing indoor theme parks is that you can do your favorite thing even when there’s a heatwave or a sudden downpour. One of those activities could be indoor wall climbing.
At CLYMB™ Yas Island, Abu Dhabi, you and the family can scale new heights, and conquer the region’s tallest indoor climbing wall – The Summyt. If you’re not ready for the tallest wall, try any of the five walls designed for every level of climber.
CLYMB™ Yas Island offers a unique way to host special events, from birthdays to ladies-only days, meetings and corporate team building in Abu Dhabi.
Take a tour of mini Italy
Explore Maranello, Italy without leaving Abu Dhabi. Head to Ferrari World™ Yas Island, Abu Dhabi and take a walk through the theme park’s Italian Zone. Ride Bell’ Italia and take a tour of the Amalfi Coast and Portofino in a small-scale Ferrari 250 California 1958. In the same vintage ride, go sightseeing and marvel at Colosseum di Roma, Venezia, and Ferrari’s hometown, Maranello.
When in Italy, of course, you need to grab a bite to eat. Take the family to Mamma Rosella for delicious pastas and pizzas.
Go on a Seaventure
Take the kids (must be 10 years old and up) to the world’s largest indoor marine life theme park — Seaworld® Yas Island, Abu Dhabi. Seaventure is where you can walk underwater and marvel at the sight of sharks, sting rays, and schools of fish.
The experience will be educational and certainly memorable.
Get fast and furry-ous
If you’ve always wondered what the Wile E. Coyote and Road Runner experience feels like, go on the Fast and Furry-ous ride at Warner Bros. World™.
This roller coaster ride will take you through the Southwest American desert landscape as you blast up and down hills, careen through banked turns and shoot up sandy dunes. All this, while familiar sound effects from the beloved cartoon play in the background.
Defy gravity
The kids might enjoy a bit of flying. After scaling the heights, why not try indoor skydiving at CLYMB™. The indoor adventure hub also has the world’s biggest indoor skydiving flight chamber with a record-breaking height of 104 feet.
Your kids will experience flight with experienced instructors while you enjoy the thrill of defying gravity.
Drive a Ferrari
Get behind the wheel of a Ferrari in this one-of-a-kind experience at Ferrari World™. You’ll have a Ferrari-trained instructor guiding you through this adrenaline-fueled adventure.
Go sledding
What makes more sense in the blazing heat than to get on a snowy adventure? At Snow Abu Dhabi, you can experience what it’s like to frolic in the snow indoors. Careen down the broadest and straightest hill in a sled, and tick off this activity from your bucket list.
When you have plans for a theme park day, don’t worry about the heat. Get comfortable and enjoy a family day out in Abu Dhabi’s world-class indoor theme parks.