Yas Waterworld Abu Dhabi
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Atkins' innovative design on Yas Waterworld in Abu Dhabi has won a Leading Edge award at the recent World Waterpark Association (WWA) symposium. The inaugural Leading Edge award recognises those who have brought a project to fruition and demonstrated industry leadership and innovation. Yas Waterworld is the first water park of its kind, evolving from a purely water based park to an adventure attraction complete with rollercoasters.

Judges highlighted Atkins for its design work and were impressed with Atkins' architectural ingenuity, theming and original storyline.

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The photos were taken on the 10th of October

In his citation on the criteria leading to Yas Waterworld Abu Dhabi's nomination and win, WWA Board of Director's Vice Chair, Jim Basala, Deep River Waterpark, said, "Each year the World Waterpark Association polls its membership in search of projects that stand at the forefront of the water attractions industry. This year, the inaugural WWA's Leading Edge Award was created to acknowledge collaborative projects that demonstrate industry leadership and innovation. Yas Waterworld Abu Dhabi has been recognized for demonstrating this leadership and innovation through its storyline, park and ride design, theming and attention to every detail."

He added, "The commitment to developing a sustainable operation was further appreciated by the WWA Nominating Committee. In short, Yas Waterworld is an incredible waterpark that will inspire everyone in the industry."

Commenting on the win, Mike Oswald, said, "We have tried to do something really different and special at Yas Waterworld Abu Dhabi and it a huge honour to have those efforts recognized by our peers from the international water attractions' industry. To win this award even before we officially open our doors is just one more reason for visitors and the industry at large to look forward to what we have in store."

Built on 15 hectares of land in the heart of the UAE's premier leisure destination Yas Island, Yas Waterworld Abu Dhabi has been developed by ALDAR Properties PJSC and is operated by Farah Leisure Parks Management L.L.C.

The water park's unique theme centers around 'The Legend of the Lost Pearl' - an original story about 'Dana', a young Emirati girl, on a quest for the legendary pearl that had once brought prosperity to her village. Visitors can look forward to more than 43 exciting rides, slides and attractions - including four one-of-a-kind rides that have never been seen before at any other park in the globe.

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Opening already end of November?

“When you look at the way the park is laid out, everything connects,” says Mike Oswald, manager of Yas Waterworld. “The most prominent feature is the Lost Pearl itself, which stands on the top of a pearl crag, Jebel Dhana, which is roughly 43 meters high. The pearl itself is eight metres in diametre,” he added.

At the moment, Jebel Dhana is covered in scaffolding, as the park’s construction is approaching completion. The team hopes to open it by end November or early December.

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Finally, water in Waterworld!

From Yas Waterworld's official Facebook page:
http://www.facebook.com/yaswaterworld

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The landmark pearl has been installed.
Source: http://www.thenational.ae/news/uae-news/abu-dhabis-yas-waterworld-scheduled-to-open-by-december

Abu Dhabi: Yas Waterworld, a new water theme park on Yas Island is getting ready for its official opening later this year. Construction work on the project that will offer 43 water rides is 91 per cent complete.

“Yas Waterworld Abu Dhabi will be home to 43 rides, slides, and attractions, including four one-of-a-kind rides that have never been seen in any other waterpark in the world,” Mike Oswald, park manager of Yas Waterworld, told Gulf News.
Oswald said some 1.2 million kilograms of steel had gone into building the distinctive pearl crag at the development. The theme park will see a water turnover rate of 5.6 million litres per hour once it opens. Contractors have carried out 50,000 square metres of rockwork across the park.

“Emirati culture plays an important part in Yas Waterworld’s design. The park’s theme is centred around pearl diving, a tradition deeply rooted in the local culture and history,” he said. “Built on 15 hectares [0.15 square kilometres] space, Yas Waterworld is likely to rival the best water parks in the world.”

“We have installed the first interactive suspended roller coaster in a waterpark utilising water effects as well as special effects triggered by on-board laser guns, we have the world’s first 6-person hydromagnetic tornado and mammoth watercoaster, the first AquaLoop in the region, an incredible maze of 6 slides which contain light, sound, and video effects and much, much more,” Oswald says.

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http://gulfnews.com/business/construction/yas-waterworld-in-final-stage-of-development-1.1068656

Opening date 1st week of December!
http://www.thenational.ae/news/uae-news/abu-dhabis-yas-waterworld-scheduled-to-open-by-december

The Yas Island 43-ride water park is more than 90 per cent finished, and is expected to be open to the public by the first week of December.

An official opening date for Yas Waterworld will be announced within the next few weeks. Most of the main features of the large rides have been installed, and the bulk of the remaining work is details.