Aquaventure After Dark returns to Dubai with late-night slides, music and live entertainment
Guests can ride more than 105 attractions after sunset during the special event
DUBAI – The slides are staying on after sunset as Aquaventure World prepares to transform into a late-night entertainment destination in Dubai.
Aquaventure After Dark returns on October 9, 2026, bringing after-hours rides, live performances and immersive entertainment to Atlantis, The Palm. The one-night event will run from 8pm until midnight, giving guests four hours to explore the waterpark after dark.
Guests aged 13 and above will be able to access the event, with more than 105 slides, rides and attractions across Aquaventure World forming the backdrop for the evening. Alongside the waterpark attractions, the event will feature three entertainment zones, food stations and a large-scale production involving lasers, flame effects and giant LED screens.
Three zones
The main stage will be located at Torrent Beach, with the headline performance taking place against the backdrop of Neptune Tower. The area will feature a full production of lights, lasers, flame effects and giant LED screens as live entertainment takes over the waterpark.
A separate competition zone will offer interactive group challenges, with prizes available for participants. Trident Tower will host another entertainment area focused on emerging sounds, social activities and guest activations, giving visitors different options throughout the night.
The after-dark experience will also keep some of Aquaventure World’s biggest attractions running after sunset. Among the rides highlighted for the event are Odyssey of Terror, described as the world’s tallest waterslide of its kind, and Blackout, the tallest vertical-drop body slide in the Middle East.
Immortal Falls, the region’s first cliff-jumping experience, will also be among the featured attractions, adding another high-adrenaline option for visitors during the late-night event.
Food will be available across the park throughout the evening, with several stations serving a range of dishes. Poseidon’s Village will offer loaded hot dogs, burgers, oven-baked pizza, Asian dishes and vegan options, alongside its signature Atlantis strawberries with chocolate drizzle.
Snappers will cater to visitors looking for diner-style food, including loaded fries, buffalo popcorn chicken, flaming shrimp waffle cones and vegan burgers.
Day to night
Visitors can also turn the event into a full-day experience by adding Aquaventure After Dark to their Day Pass. Once the daytime activities finish, eligible add-on ticket holders can move to a dedicated area on Aquaventure Beach, where music and food will continue before the evening event begins.
Early Bird tickets start from Dh169 until September 20, subject to availability. Tickets are priced at Dh310 at the gate, while Annual and Season Pass holders can purchase tickets for Dh149 at the gate.
Aquaventure After Dark will take place at Aquaventure World, Atlantis, The Palm, Dubai, from 8pm to midnight on October 9, 2026. Entry is limited to guests aged 13 and above.