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Checked 7 November 2026

How to get to Yas Waterworld

Yas Waterworld is on Yas Island in Abu Dhabi, about 50 minutes from Dubai and 15 minutes from Abu Dhabi International Airport by car. Free Yas Express buses run from Dubai. Parking is free.

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Aerial view of Yas Waterworld on Yas Island, with colourful slide towers, pools, shade sails and the giant pearl in the middle of the park.
YAS WATERWORLDYAS ISLAND, ABU DHABI
by car from Dubai
50 min
from Abu Dhabi International Airport
15 min
parking and Yas Express buses
Free
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By car and parking

Parking is free. Guest parking has moved to a temporary car park. Follow the signs when you arrive. At busy times, buggies run between the car park and the main entrance about every 3–5 minutes.

Valet parking is also available.

Free bus from Dubai and the northern emirates

Yas Express runs free buses to Yas Island from Dubai, Sharjah, Ajman and Ras Al Khaimah. Show your valid e-ticket to board, and be at the stop 5 minutes before the bus. Times are approximate because of traffic.

Check the latest timetable on the Yas Island website before you travel.

From Abu Dhabi city, hotels and Etihad Rail

  • Abu Dhabi city: a free shuttle (Route D) stops at Warner Bros. World and Yas Waterworld.
  • Yas Island hotels: the free Yas Express shuttle links hotels and the main attractions.
  • Etihad Rail: a free Yas Express shuttle runs from Abu Dhabi – Mohamed Bin Zayed City Station to Yas Island.
  • Taxi: taxis stop near the park. Follow the signs to the pick-up point.

Common questions

How do I get to Yas Waterworld from Dubai?

Drive for about 50 minutes, or take the free Yas Express bus from Dubai. Show your e-ticket to board. Check the timetable first.

Is parking free at Yas Waterworld?

Yes. Parking is free. It has moved to a temporary car park, with signs and buggies to the entrance at busy times.

Official park sources

Checked on 7 November 2026. Park hours, rides and rules can change. Check the official Yas Waterworld Abu Dhabi website before you travel.

This guide is written by BeTheGuests (BETHEGUESTS LIMITED), an independent ticket reseller. It is not the official Yas Waterworld Abu Dhabi website.

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