Take the plunge with Dubai’s wet (and sometimes wild) water experiences

It might be known for its desert, but Dubai is the ultimate holiday for those who love the water. From adrenaline-powered flyboarding to deep sea diving expeditions to a leisurely sail through the Arabian Gulf, there will be a memorable water experience or two for couples who like to share aquatic adventure.

Aquaventure

The world’s largest man-made island is also home to Atlantis The Palm’s waterpark, Aquaventure. While the high-speed water slides and wave pool keep kids-at-heart happy, it’s the immersive underwater experiences that set this waterpark apart from the rest. Don a bubble helmet, and sink to the bottom of Aquaventure’s Shark Lagoon tank for a stroll amongst tropical fish, manta rays and, yes, sharks.

Rather keep your head above water? Try your hand at feeding the park’s school of friendly cownose rays. The petting pool lets you feed the curious rays by hand while standing thigh-deep in the salt water pool.